Brij Shukla Arrested for Alleged Scam in Evesham Township
Evesham Township, NJ (WPVI) – Police in Evesham Township, New Jersey, have arrested a suspect believed to be involved in a recent scam. Brij Shukla, a 28-year-old man from Cherry Hill, is facing a charge of third-degree criminal attempt.
Wontez Graham Arrested for Fraudulent Credit Card Charges in Nashville
Nashville, TN (WKRN) – Wontez Graham, a 31-year-old man, is now behind bars after allegedly charging tens of thousands of dollars on several stolen credit cards. Graham was booked into Metro Jail on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, facing nine felony charges, including multiple counts of theft of identity and fraudulent use of credit cards.
Thai Teacher and Chinese Partner Arrested in $2.7 Million Scam
Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, Thailand – A former Thai teacher, Alisa Lamkrathok, and her Chinese partner, Miss Zhou, were arrested on February 19, 2025, for their alleged involvement in a sophisticated romance scam that defrauded victims of nearly 100 million baht.
Samuel Whittemore Charged with Murder in Wife’s Death in Readfield
READFIELD, Maine (WGME) – A Belfast man, Samuel Whittemore, has been charged with the murder of his wife, Margaux Whittemore, after an incident that took place on Wednesday morning in Readfield.
John Labbe Arrested in Lewiston for Drug and Firearm Possession
LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) – A 44-year-old man from Leeds, John Labbe, was arrested in Lewiston on Friday after police discovered a large quantity of illegal drugs and a firearm in his possession.
Trevaughn Yearwood Arrested for Attempted $30,000 Online Scam in Pa.
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – Trevaughn Yearwood, 27, of Houston, Texas, was arrested after allegedly attempting to steal $30,000 from a woman in Clearfield County through an online scam.
Thomas Hudson, Ashley Newcomb, and Alonza Mosley Arrested for Cemetery Theft Scheme in Delaware
WILMINGTON, DE – Three individuals have been arrested in connection with a series of thefts at All Saints Cemetery in Wilmington. The thefts, which took place between September and November 2024, involved the stealing of nearly 200 bronze ceremonial vases, totaling more than $100,000 in stolen property.
Pedro Lara Arrested for Stealing Infiniti, Driving into Mexico
LAREDO, TX — A 22-year-old man, Pedro Lara, was arrested after driving a stolen vehicle into Mexico, authorities confirmed.
Rock Falls Woman Michelle Virgili Charged with Theft at Gold Rush Amusement
STERLING, Ill. — Michelle Virgili, 44, of Rock Falls, has been charged with theft of over $500 following an investigation by the Sterling Police Department. Virgili, who is not currently in custody, was charged in Whiteside County Court and has a pending court date.
San Jose Man Freddy Spore Arrested for Retail Theft Spree
SAN JOSE, CA — Freddy Spore, a 41-year-old San Jose resident, was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of committing multiple retail thefts at a business over nearly a year, starting in November 2023. According to the San Jose Police Department (SJPD), the thefts occurred at a location on the 700 block of Ridder Park Drive, which appears to be a Lowe’s Home Improvement store.
East Wenatchee Suspects Arrested After Burglary, Drugs Found
EAST WENATCHEE, WA — Two suspected burglars were arrested early last week after a string of events led to the discovery of drugs and over $2,000 worth of stolen goods.
Patterson Man Arrested for Stolen School Gator Cart, Drugs
Patterson, CA — A 34-year-old Patterson man, Javier Suarez, was arrested on Monday in connection with the theft of a Kawasaki Gator Cart from Northmead Elementary School. The arrest was made after Patterson Police Services executed a search warrant at a residence on Shearwater Dr.
Detroit Men Arrested in Massive Vehicle Theft Ring
Detroit, MI — Authorities have arrested two men believed to be behind a large vehicle theft ring in southeast Michigan, involving more than 25 stolen Dodge Durango SUVs.
Beardstown Man Arrested in Tree and Copper Theft Scheme
Virginia, IL — A Beardstown man is facing a felony charge in connection with the theft of a walnut tree and copper wiring, as part of a months-long investigation by Cass County authorities.
Jeaustin Jesus Calderon Cerdas Arrested in Savannah Homicide
Savannah, GA — Jeaustin Jesus Calderon Cerdas, 21, has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred on Monday night, marking the first homicide of the year in Savannah.
Jahil Arman Martin Arrested in Connection with 2023 Martinsville Homicide
Martinsville, VA — Jahil Arman Martin, 23, of Greensboro, has been arrested in connection with the 2023 murder of Nyjeon Dameae Brandon, a 20-year-old Martinsville resident. The arrest occurred on February 18, 2025, following a collaborative investigation between the Martinsville Police Department, Greensboro Police, and the North Carolina Bureau of Criminal Investigations.
Moinuddin Mohammed Sentenced to 8+ Years for International Money Laundering Scheme
San Antonio, TX — Moinuddin Mohammed, 34, an Indian national, has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to commit money laundering. The scheme originated in India and targeted elderly victims across the United States.
29 Plead Guilty in South Carolina COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud Scheme
Columbia, SC — A five-year investigation into a widespread scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 unemployment benefits has led to guilty pleas from 29 of 31 defendants, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina announced today. The fraud resulted in $4.9 million in losses to the federal government.
St. Louis Doctor Sentenced for Defrauding Medicare, Medicaid
A St. Louis-area doctor, Dr. Sonny Saggar, was sentenced on Wednesday to nearly three years in federal prison for defrauding Medicare and Missouri Medicaid out of $742,528. The 57-year-old operated St. Louis General Hospital locations in downtown St. Louis and near Creve Coeur. Saggar was found guilty of conspiracy to commit health care fraud.
Florida and Texas Men Charged in $161M ACA Fraud Scheme
The Justice Department (DOJ) announced on Feb. 19 that Cory Lloyd, 46, from Stuart, Florida, and Steven Strong, 42, from Mansfield, Texas, were charged in a scheme to defraud the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by enrolling ineligible individuals, resulting in millions in commissions.
Leader of Newark Drug Trafficking Ring Sentenced to 14 Years
L. Shaheed Blake, also known as Sha Gotti, 41, was sentenced on Tuesday to 14 years in federal prison for leading a large-scale drug trafficking operation that distributed significant quantities of heroin and crack cocaine in Newark, New Jersey.
Former Baltimore City Official Sentenced to Four Years for Bribery and COVID-19 Relief Fraud
Joseph Gillespie, 35, a former official in Baltimore City’s Department of Finance, was sentenced to four years in federal prison for accepting over $250,000 in bribes and fraudulently obtaining more than $138,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.
Lucresia Stone-Rojas Sentenced to 86 Months for Firearm and Drug Charges
Lucresia Stone-Rojas, a 46-year-old woman from San Diego, was sentenced to 86 months in federal prison for firearm and drug offenses. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California confirmed her conviction on Friday.
Frederick Etheridge, 16, Charged as Adult for Armed Carjacking and Robbery
Frederick Etheridge, a 16-year-old from Washington, D.C., has been charged as an adult in connection with two violent offenses: an armed carjacking and an armed robbery, as announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia on Thursday.
Raju Sharma Charged in $30 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Raju Sharma, 61, the owner of two medical supply companies, has been charged in connection with a nearly $30 million fraud scheme involving durable medical equipment (DME), as announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts on Thursday.
Brian Justice Arrested After Domestic Disturbance in Princeton
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Brian Justice, a Princeton man, was arrested on Saturday, February 2, 2025, following a domestic disturbance at 217 Kee Street in Mercer County. Authorities responded to the scene after receiving a 911 call from Alene Lambert, Justice’s grandmother, who reported that her grandson had broken two windows, damaged his room’s walls, and physically assaulted her. She also mentioned that Justice had threatened to “kill everyone if the law was called.”
San Jose Man Charged with Conspiracy to Transport Stolen Property
A San Jose man has been charged with conspiracy to transport stolen property across state lines, as announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California on February 13.
Florida Attorney and Former DEA Officer Charged with Bribery Scheme
David Macey, a criminal defense attorney from Coral Gables, Florida, and Edwin Pagan III, a former Florida police detective and DEA task force officer, have been charged with bribery and fraud in a scheme that allegedly involved exchanging confidential DEA information for cash payments, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.
Yanquee Rodriguez Sentenced for Role in Catalytic Converter Theft Scheme
In a case highlighting the growing issue of catalytic converter theft, Yanquee Rodriguez, 28, of West Hartford, was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for his role in a widespread theft conspiracy involving catalytic converters. The thefts spanned across Connecticut, with the stolen converters being sold for scrap in various states.
Summer Thornton Arrested for Firing Gun Outside Residence in Princeton
PRINCETON, WV – A local woman, Summer Thornton, was arrested on February 1, 2025, after she allegedly fired a gun multiple times outside a residence on Cannon Street, according to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department.
Ashley Roostaie Pleads Guilty to Access Device Fraud and Identity Theft
BOSTON, MA – Ashley Roostaie, 38, also known as “dropdeadlola,” pleaded guilty on February 14, 2025, to multiple federal charges, including access device fraud, conspiracy to commit access device fraud, and aggravated identity theft, as announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts.
Jacksonville Man Arrested for Predatory Sexual Assault of a Minor
JACKSONVILLE, IL – James K. Macrander, 45, of Jacksonville, was arrested on February 15, 2025, on charges of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor under the age of 13. According to authorities, the arrest came after police were notified of a potential sexual assault involving a child.
Kurt James Davis Arrested for Susan Williams’ Murder in Roanoke
In a chilling statement after his arrest, 34-year-old Kurt James Davis, a suspect in the brutal murder of 80-year-old Susan Williams, claimed that he killed her to “keep the peace.” This unsettling remark came as law enforcement continues its investigation into the circumstances of her death.
Major Drug Bust in Martinsville, VA: Arrests Made, Cocaine Seized
A major drug bust took place in Martinsville, Virginia, on February 18, 2025, after the Martinsville Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit, with the help of a Special Agent from the Virginia State Police, executed search warrants at two locations in the city. The investigation targeted illegal cocaine distribution carried out by residents working in collaboration.
Waldorf Man Arrested After Pursuit, Stolen Car Found
Waldorf, Md. – On January 30, officers assigned to Judicial Services, with assistance from the CCSO’s Neighborhood Enforcement Team and K9, were actively pursuing Michael Anthony Kirk, Jr., 28, of Waldorf, who had active felony warrants for violating probation related to theft over $25,000. Kirk also had an outstanding warrant in Virginia for burglary.
Thomas Eugene Harris Pleads Guilty to First-Degree Murder
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – On February 14, 2025, Thomas Eugene Harris, II, 28, of Prince Frederick, pleaded guilty to first-degree premeditated murder in the death of Shaquille Quadry Braxton, 30, also of Prince Frederick.
Two Men, Austin Leaman & Rashard Brown, Charged in Theft at WEIS
Two men, Austin Leaman, 29, and Rashard Brown, 30, have been charged in connection with a retail theft incident at a WEIS supermarket in Callaway, Maryland. The alleged theft occurred on January 2, 2025, when the two men arrived at the store in a white Ford Focus with Virginia plates.
Londell Thompson Jr. Pleads Guilty in 2022 Murder of Anthony Colden II
Londell Thompson Jr., the 22-year-old man arrested for the June 2022 murder of 25-year-old Anthony Colden II, has pleaded guilty to several charges, including voluntary manslaughter and child abuse. The plea was confirmed by officials Thursday.
Virginia Tech’s Jordan Bass Arrested on DWI & Marijuana Charges
Jordan Bass, a linebacker who recently committed to Virginia Tech’s football team, has found himself in legal trouble after being arrested and charged with driving under the influence of drugs and marijuana possession.
Christian Guzman-Loera Charged in Spring Valley Homicide
Spring Valley police have arrested Christian Guzman-Loera, 26, in connection with the death of a man found in an abandoned building at 10 Centre Street. Guzman-Loera has been charged with second-degree murder following the fatal incident, which occurred sometime between Tuesday and Wednesday.
