Alexis Shantel Parker Charged in Teen Extortion
A 32-year-old woman from Calhoun County has been arrested after authorities say she extorted a teenage victim using a private image.
Joshua Porch Jr. Arrested After Store Break-In
Police in Columbia have arrested a 19-year-old man accused of stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise before crashing into another business while attempting to flee.
Jerry Kieth Brady Jr. Gets 3 Years for Fraud
A former police officer on Virginia’s Eastern Shore has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for orchestrating a fraudulent inheritance scheme.
Geno Cassell Smith Sentenced in Meth Case
A man in Chesapeake has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after attempting to receive a large shipment of methamphetamine at his home.
Nijal Maurice Nelson Charged in Double Murder
An 18-year-old has been indicted on murder charges in connection with a deadly January shooting in Elizabeth City, according to police.
Harshdeep Singh, Katrina Gonzales Held in Gold Scam
Two California residents are behind bars after authorities say they attempted to collect a large quantity of gold from a victim in Payson as part of an alleged scam.
Robert D. Haack Sentenced in Fake Art Scheme
The long-reclusive owner of a neglected home in Westlake Village will serve federal prison time after being convicted in a counterfeit Native American art scheme that stretched over years.
Shaniyah Ronisha Dove Arrested in Duke Energy Fraud
Wake County deputies have arrested a third individual in connection with a fraud investigation involving Duke Energy.
Richard Wolfe Arrested in Hendersonville Insurance Fraud
The Richard Wolfe case unfolded after the Hendersonville Police Department began investigating complaints that Wolfe, 67, of Hendersonville, was selling insurance policies without submitting required premiums. As a result, many policies were canceled without the knowledge of the victims.
Errol Patton Arrested in Wallingford Phone Scam
A Florida man has been arrested on multiple charges following a telephone scam targeting a Wallingford resident.
Grantley Laylor Arrested for Stolen Motorcycle
Grantley Laylor, 34, was arrested in Wallingford after police discovered a stolen motorcycle in his possession during an investigation into illegal vehicle sales.
Melinda Chance Lee Sentenced 20 Years for Child Abuse
A Melinda Chance Lee, 60, will spend the next 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated child abuse, prosecutors said. She received the maximum sentence and will serve time at Tutwiler Women’s Prison.
Amina Shafikova Detained Over Bashkortostan Corruption
Amina Shafikova, the long-serving Culture Ministry of Bashkortostan head since 2012, has been placed in pre-trial detention in Moscow on suspicion of corruption.
Jorge Gonzalez-Ochoa Pleads Guilty to Immigration Fraud
Jorge Eliecer Gonzalez-Ochoa, 28, has pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of fraud and misuse of documents after being arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Bread Garden Market on September 25.
Morris Brown Arrested for Immigration Fraud in Minnesota
Morris Brown, 45, a former Minnesota Department of Corrections employee, was arrested on January 15 in Minneapolis by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of Operation Twin Shield, a federal initiative targeting suspected immigration fraud.
Shaniyah Dove Arrested in Duke Energy Identity Fraud
Shaniyah R. Dove, 29, was arrested by the Wake County Sheriff’s Office and charged with three counts of felony identity theft and one count of felony conspiracy. She is the third individual apprehended in connection with a fraud investigation involving Duke Energy.
Ricardo Maldonado Arrested in Jennifer Solis Murder
Ricardo Gonzalez Maldonado, 28, was arrested by the Georgia State Patrol in connection with the fatal shooting of Jennifer Sanchez Solis, 19, in Wake County, North Carolina.
Solomon Owens Arrested After Shootout in Joey Adams Case
Solomon Owens, 26, was arrested Thursday night in Raleigh while officers attempted to serve a warrant related to the Feb. 9 shooting death of Joey Adams.
Tuan Jianlei Arrested in Thailand for $128M Crypto Scam
Tuan Jianlei, also known as “Boss Tuan,” was arrested by Thai immigration police on 19 February 2026 in the Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan.
Three Arrested in Tennessee Loan Fraud Case
Marquis Harris, George King Jr., and Michael Porter were arrested Feb. 17 in connection with an alleged $92,000 loan fraud scheme targeting Northeast Community Credit Union.
Markham Teen Charged in Concert Ticket Robbery
Pui Hin Lee, 19, has been charged with robbery by York Regional Police following a knife‑point street-level robbery linked to a fraudulent concert-ticket sale on the Chinese social media platform Redbook.
Eliso Kiladze Arrested in Georgian Call Center Fraud Case
On February 18, Tbilisi police detained Eliso Kiladze, founder and editor-in-chief of Qronika+, in connection with a fraudulent call center investigation. Kiladze is charged alongside several individuals, including former Chief Prosecutor Otar Partskhaladze and brothers David and Giorgi Mikadze, under Georgia’s Criminal Code Articles 180 and 194, carrying potential sentences of 9–12 years.
Durham, Scarborough Men Arrested in Peterborough Car Scam
Peterborough OPP have arrested three men—two from Durham and one from Scarborough—following an attempted online vehicle scam in Selwyn Township.
Five Arrested in $5M California Cargo Theft Bust
Five suspects have been arrested following a major cargo theft investigation in Southern California that led to the recovery of more than $5 million in stolen property.
Ron Wardlaw, Lashonda Rooks Arrested in Newark
The Delaware State Police arrested 47-year-old Ron Wardlaw and 43-year-old Lashonda Rooks, both of Baltimore, Maryland, following a shoplifting investigation Wednesday afternoon in Newark that also led to drug charges.
Adam Jarzynka Arrested in Lincoln Vehicle Theft
LINCOLN, Neb. — Lincoln Police arrested 27-year-old Adam Jarzynka on Thursday in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation.
Julius Phillips Sentenced to 12 Years for Meth
LINCOLN, Neb. — A Lincoln man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison after authorities discovered a large quantity of methamphetamine inside his home in 2024.
Jamaal McNeil Sentenced to 30 Years for Meth
LINCOLN, Neb. — A Lincoln man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for a major drug distribution conviction.
Sheree Burney Sentenced in Medicaid Fraud Case
LINCOLN, Neb. — A former Lincoln-area therapist has been sentenced after admitting to submitting false claims to Nebraska Medicaid.
Joseph Macari Arrested in Johnston Snowplow Theft
JOHNSTON, R.I. — A 46-year-old man has been arrested after three town-owned snowplows were stolen from a municipal facility in Johnston, police said.
Richard D’Amico Charged in Cranston Hit-Run
CRANSTON, R.I. — A Cranston man has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that left a woman dead on Scituate Avenue early Sunday morning.
Samaneh Ghandali Charged in Google Trade Secret Case
Three Silicon Valley engineers have been arrested and charged with stealing trade secrets from Google and other U.S. technology companies and transferring sensitive data to unauthorized locations, including Iran, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.
Stephen Williams Jr. Arrested for Car Theft in Whitehall
WHITEHALL, N.Y. — Stephen Williams Jr., 37, of Granville, was arrested by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office following a theft investigation, officials said.
Three Brazilians Arrested for Luxury Toyota Thefts
TOKYO — The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested three Brazilian nationals in connection with a series of luxury car thefts, authorities said Thursday.
Darrin Davis, Jerry Lane Arrested in Cemetery Vase Theft
MAR-MAC, N.C. — Two additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of approximately 200 bronze vases from Wayne Memorial Park cemetery, authorities said Wednesday.
Jason Casarez Arrested on Multiple Charges in Taylor County
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas — Jason Casarez, an Abilene man, was arrested on February 18, 2026, following an investigation by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Marshals.
