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Latest Arrests Across the USA – 02/18/2026 Key Cases and Summaries

"Breaking News on Recent Arrests: Summaries and Links to High-Profile Cases Across the United States"

by Sophia Bennett

Ion Cojocaru Linked to $34K Camaro Scam

Police in Lower Southampton Township say an alleged international car sale scam has cost a local resident $34,000 — and investigators believe additional victims may be involved.

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Olivia Clendenin Convicted in NYE Shooting

A woman has been convicted of attempted murder after opening fire at a New Year’s Eve party, leaving an innocent man critically injured.

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Dominique Servant Charged in Son’s Death

An Illinois mother and her boyfriend are facing first-degree murder charges following the death of her 8-year-old son in Round Lake Beach.

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Nachiket Banwari Gets 30 Years in Tech Scam

A Charlotte man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in a multi-million-dollar international tech support scam that targeted thousands of victims.

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Chester Polk Among 3 Arrested in Drug Bust

Three people were arrested following a months-long narcotics investigation in Salisbury, authorities said.

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Kevin Wade Farnquist Gets 15-Year Max

A man convicted of impersonating a police officer to scam a senior citizen has been sentenced to prison in Chippewa County.

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Aliba Lamas Alvarez Arrested in Insurance Scam

State investigators have arrested two men accused of selling fraudulent commercial insurance policies to tow-truck operators in Miami-Dade County, according to the Florida Department of Financial Services.

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Amber Back Arrested in OxyContin Lego Smuggling

A Kentucky woman was arrested after federal agents intercepted a package from Poland containing OxyContin pills concealed inside Lego pieces, authorities said.

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Talia Nelson Sentenced for Son’s Death

A Daytona Beach mother was sentenced to 32 years in prison for the death of her 14-year-old son, who weighed only 33 pounds at the time of his death.

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James Pearce Jr. Arrested After Miami Crash

Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. was arrested near Miami after fleeing police and crashing his car following an alleged domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson, authorities said.

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Sarah Graham Arrested for Stealing AT&T Wire

A Missouri woman was arrested after allegedly stealing AT&T wire and possessing methamphetamine in Barnhart, according to court documents.

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Kelvin Waymon Arrested for Drug Possession

Kelvin Waymon, 68, of Aliquippa, was arrested by Pennsylvania State Police on Jan. 2, 2026, for drug possession.

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Bobbie Fisher Arrested for Meth Trafficking

A woman from Caulfield, Missouri, was charged with first-degree drug trafficking after being arrested by Howell County Sheriff’s Office.

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Amy Tillotson Arrested for Drug Charges, Child Endangerment

Amy Lauren Tillotson was arrested Feb. 12 during a safety checkpoint on Country Club Road in Fulton and charged with multiple felony drug offenses and child endangerment.

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Casey Moore Charged with Child Sexual Battery

Casey Drake Moore, 25, of Nettleton, was arrested Feb. 13 and charged with two counts of sexual battery of a child under 14 following an investigation in Lee County.

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Octavious Coleman Arrested for Drug Trafficking

Octavious Nathaniel Coleman, 38, of Saltillo, was arrested Feb. 10 after a traffic stop in Tupelo and charged with felony marijuana trafficking and felony possession of hydrocodone, authorities said.

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Mohammed Mohammed Arrested in $217K Kenya Gold Scam

Mohammed Noor Muhyadhin Mohammed, a Nairobi-based entrepreneur and sole proprietor of Mohazcom Trading, was arrested by detectives from the Operation Support Unit in connection with a high-stakes gold scam that defrauded an American investor of USD 217,900 (approx. Sh28 million).

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Nima Dolma Lama Arrested for Foreign Job Scam

Nima Dolma Lama, 35, of Tarkeswar Municipality, was arrested by a police team from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office for allegedly swindling people with false promises of foreign employment.

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Natasja Slabbert Arrested for R10.5M Payroll Fraud

Natasja Slabbert, 42, a payroll administrator at Isuzu Motors South Africa, was arrested in connection with an alleged R10.5 million payroll fraud in Struandale, Gqeberha.

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Nomakhosazana Macingwane Arrested in Johannesburg Property Scam

Nomakhosazana Petunia Macingwane, 55, CEO and director of Petu Estate, was arrested in Johannesburg for allegedly defrauding individuals who believed they were purchasing legitimate properties.

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Pastor Kudakwashe Singizi Arrested in $7,200 Vehicle Scam

Kudakwashe Singizi, 42, affiliated with Christ Embassy, was arrested in Harare after allegedly defrauding his workmate, Mukanhairi Ropafadzo, of US$7,200 in a failed vehicle import transaction.

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Edwin Gonzalez Arrested for Theft, Heroin Possession in Houston

HOUSTON — Edwin Gonzalez, 44, was arrested February 16, 2026, for theft, evading arrest, and possession of a controlled substance following an incident at Academy Sports + Outdoors, according to Harris County Precinct 2 deputies.

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Kassandra Cisneros Arrested on Multiple Felony Warrants

LAREDO — Kassandra Cisneros, 31, was arrested by Laredo police on February 10 after officers discovered she had multiple active felony warrants while responding to a reported theft, authorities said.

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Melissa Jeanine Gardner Charged in Marie Walls Theft

MATHEWS COUNTY, Va. — Melissa Jeanine Gardner, 41, has been charged with theft from the home of the late Commonwealth’s Attorney Marie Walls, according to the Mathews County Sheriff’s Office.

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Amanda Breland Arrested in Natchez ATV Theft Case

NATCHEZ — Amanda Breland, 40, of Natchez, has been arrested in connection with the theft and recovery of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) from property on Scheffel Road, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.

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Rebekah Everhart Arrested After Stolen Jeep Stop

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Rebekah Everhart, 44, and Michael Kennedy, 45, were arrested after police used a grappler device to stop a stolen Jeep Wrangler that had been reported missing from Jacksonville.

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Abraham Fitzwilson Arrested in MIA Drug Bust

MIAMI — Abraham Fitzwilson, 26, of San Diego, and Raees Durham, 28, of Los Angeles, were arrested on separate cannabis trafficking charges at Miami International Airport after authorities discovered large quantities of marijuana and hashish in their luggage.

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Orlando Chappell Sentenced in Court Theft Case

EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio — Orlando Chappell, 61, has been sentenced to five years of probation and ordered to pay $37,931.47 in restitution after pleading guilty to federal program theft, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

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Edward Chao Arrested in Santa Clara Mail Burglaries

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Edward Chao, 31, has been arrested in connection with a series of mailroom burglaries across Santa Clara, according to the Santa Clara Police Department.

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Shalyn Perry Arrested for Theft at Wyoming Downs

A 35-year-old woman, Shalyn Perry, was arrested Friday after allegedly transferring money from a stolen cellphone into her own account, according to police.

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Fernando Guzman Arrested on Theft Warrant

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. — Fernando Guzman, 40, was arrested Monday afternoon on two outstanding warrants, according to the Hopkinsville Police Department.

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Zebroan Artis Arrested in Kinston Stolen Car Case

KINSTON, N.C. — Zebroan Artis, 41, was arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation, according to the Kinston Police Department.

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Demetrius Powell Arrested in Victorville Armed Robbery

VICTORVILLE, Calif. — Demetrius Powell, 26, of Covina, was arrested Monday following an armed robbery at Doris Davies Park, authorities reported.

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Jaleel Gantt, 5 Others Arrested in Augusta Drive-By

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Six suspects, including Jaleel Gantt, have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office reported.

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Dontavious Aikens Arrested for Athens Bus Terminal Robbery

ATHENS — Dontavious Qyedrekus Aikens, 23, of University Oaks Apartments, was arrested on February 10 after allegedly snatching a phone from a person at the Athens Transit bus terminal on Willow Street.

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Carlos Wise Arrested for Meth Trafficking in Athens

ATHENS — Carlos Terrell Wise, 32, was arrested at his home in a western Athens-Clarke County subdivision following an investigation by the Northeast Georgia Regional Drug Task Force.

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Cañon City Arrests: Barrows, Gabriel & 13 Others

Gloria Angelene Barrows, 36, Cañon City – Possession of Schedule 1/2 controlled substances; fugitive of justice (Pueblo County warrant).

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Kamryn Lewis Arrested for Rochester Petit Larceny

ROCHESTER — A 26-year-old Rochester woman has been arrested in connection with a December shoplifting incident.

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Phillip Schmidt Arrested for Canandaigua Petit Larceny

CANANDAIGUA — A shoplifting complaint at a West Avenue business led to the arrest of a local man.

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Courtney Simpson Arrested in Victor Shoplifting Case

VICTOR, N.Y. — A shopping spree across several Victor stores led to more than $1,000 in stolen merchandise and a struggle with deputies during arrest.

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