Kauai Police Arrest Six Men in Counterfeit Jewelry Scam
Lihue (HawaiiNewsNow) – Kauai police have arrested six men linked to an ongoing investigation into a counterfeit jewelry scam that has been targeting local residents.
Florida Man Arrested in $99,000 Tech Support Scam Targeting Senior
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A senior from South Florida was tricked into a tech support scam that cost her nearly $100,000. However, an undercover operation led to the arrest of Rushabh Anilbha Patel, 28, of Melbourne, Florida.
Lisa Meints Sentenced to Probation for Stealing from Dance Fund
OLIVIA — After resigning from her position as Renville County auditor/treasurer, Lisa Renae Meints, 37, has been sentenced to three years of probation for stealing funds from a bank account set up to support a youth dance group.
Edmonton Youth Soccer Coach Arrested After $40K Fraud, Team Rallies with Community Support
Edmonton’s youth soccer team is bouncing back after their coach, Randy Knodel, disappeared with $40,000 intended for a tournament trip, thanks to the generosity of the community and a new GoFundMe campaign.
Concord Man Arrested in Multi-County Fraud Scheme Involving Stolen Construction Equipment
Noah Daniel Garrett, 27, of Concord, was arrested in Catawba County on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, following a multi-county investigation into stolen construction equipment.
Two Suspects Arrested in Theft Investigation; One Faces Assault Charges
On Thursday, February 20, police conducted a “Walk and Talk” initiative near 760 Boylston Street in response to ongoing thefts in the area.
Teacher of the Year Jacqueline Ma Pleads Guilty to Sexual Misconduct
SAN DIEGO – Jacqueline Ma, a former “Teacher of the Year” from National City, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to several charges of sexual misconduct. The charges stemmed from her unlawful conduct involving minors.
Suspect Yolanda Marodi Wanted for Fatal Stabbing of Cal Fire Captain
RAMONA, Calif. (KGTV) — The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday identified the suspect accused of fatally stabbing a Cal Fire captain in Ramona earlier this week.
Damien A. Alexander Arrested After Stealing BMW in Omaha and Driving 200 Miles
JASPER COUNTY, Iowa (WOWT) — A man is in custody after allegedly stealing a car from a West Omaha dealership and driving nearly 200 miles before being arrested in central Iowa.
Two Arrested in Montgomery County Tire Theft Operation
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — Quick action by deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of two suspects involved in a tire theft operation on February 21, 2025.
Isaac Honigschmidt Sentenced for Role in Father’s Murder
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Isaac Honigschmidt, the 18-year-old Lincoln teen accused of helping his girlfriend, Sallie Gilmer, murder her father, was sentenced on Friday.
Tatyana Evans Arrested for Murder of Boyfriend Geovanni Montague
A Texas woman, Tatyana Evans, 23, has been arrested and charged with the murder of her boyfriend, 28-year-old Geovanni Montague. The tragic incident took place on February 11, when Montague was found outside his home with multiple gunshot wounds, lying on the ground in what authorities have described as a volatile relationship between the two.
Ex-Convict Alhassan Isa Arrested for Car Theft in Jigawa
The police in Jigawa have arrested Alhassan Isa, a former convict, for allegedly stealing a car in the Jahun Local Government Area (LGA) on February 21. According to the state police public relations officer, SP Lawan Shiisu, the theft was reported by the car owner, Abdurrahman Sadiq, who works at the Nigeria Institute of Oil Palm Research (NIFOR).
Yajair Lizzet Lara Arrested for Leading Major Human Trafficking Operation
A woman suspected of leading a major human trafficking operation in Albuquerque was arrested on Wednesday evening in Oklahoma City. Yajair Lizzet Lara, also known as Lara Mendez, was apprehended by Border Patrol agents as part of a collaborative effort involving the Governor’s Organized Crime Commission, New Mexico State Police, and the U.S. Border Patrol.
Fasa Sandra Convicted for Trafficking Persons for Prostitution
The Benin Zonal office of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has successfully secured the conviction of 35-year-old Fasa Sandra for trafficking individuals for prostitution. The conviction was announced by the Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, Ganiu Alao Aganran, in a statement released in Benin City.
Jason Battles Arrested for DUI and Drug Possession After Wreck
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – A Chattanooga man, Jason Battles, was arrested early Saturday morning after a car crash, facing multiple charges including DUI, drug possession, and tampering with evidence, according to the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD).
Beardstown Man, John J. Hennings, Sentenced to 7 Years for Drug Charges
John J. Hennings, a 42-year-old resident of Beardstown, has been sentenced to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. The conviction, announced by Cass County State’s Attorney Craig R. Miller, stems from an arrest on January 12, 2024.
Joseph Peoples Found Guilty of Murder in Shawn Whiteside Case
On January 26, 2024, Joseph Peoples, 32, from Bogalusa, was found guilty by a Washington Parish jury for the murder of Shawn Whiteside. After deliberating for just 20 minutes, the jury also convicted Peoples of two counts of obstruction of justice, two counts of conspiracy to commit obstruction of justice, and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The prosecution was led by Assistant District Attorneys Jay Adair and Hank Meyer, with District Judge Alan Zaunbrecher overseeing the trial.
Xavier Laharris Cole Arrested for Murder of Grandparents in Huntsville
A Huntsville man, Xavier Laharris Cole, 21, has been arrested after confessing to the brutal murder of his grandparents, Antoinette Skaggs, 67, and Kenneth Skaggs, 69, at their apartment on Carriage Court, according to Huntsville police.
Patrick Wayne Wood II and Debra Johnson Arrested in Drug and Firearm Bust
A routine traffic stop in St. Mary’s County on February 20, 2025, led to the arrest of two individuals, Patrick Wayne Wood II, 24, and Debra Victoria Johnson, 23, after a Maryland State Police Trooper uncovered drugs and firearms inside their vehicle.
NDLEA Intercepts Major Drug Haul in Rivers and Nasarawa States
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant drug busts in Rivers and Nasarawa states during operations in February 2025. On February 20, at the Port Harcourt Port Complex, Onne, Rivers State, NDLEA officers, working in collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service and other security agencies, intercepted a shipment containing 49 cartons with 49,000 pills of Tamil, a brand of tramadol 225mg. The drugs were found in a 40ft container during a joint examination.
Kevin Shank Sentenced to 14+ Years for Drug Trafficking in Alaska
Kevin Shank, 46, of Alaska, has been sentenced to more than 14 years in federal prison after being convicted of possessing and intending to distribute over 12 kilograms of controlled substances. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced the sentence on February 20, 2025, after a lengthy investigation into Shank’s drug trafficking activities.
Magaly Travieso and Yudorki Ramirez Charged in $20M Health Care Fraud
Magaly Travieso, 53, of Miami, has been charged with conspiracy to commit health care fraud, while her former spouse, Yudorki Ramirez, 52, also of Miami, faces charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida announced on February 20, 2025.
Kansas Man Pleads Guilty to $1 Billion Medicare Fraud Scheme
Gregory Schreck, 50, of Johnson County, Kansas, pleaded guilty to orchestrating a massive fraud scheme that defrauded Medicare and other federal health care programs of over $1 billion, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on February 21.
Mississippi Woman Pleads Guilty to $5 Million PPP Loan Fraud Scheme
Lisa Evans, 42, from Olive Branch, Mississippi, pleaded guilty on February 21 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, admitting to her role in a scheme that defrauded the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of more than $5 million, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee.
California Man Sentenced to 33 Months for Medical Device Sales Fraud
Michael Andrew Scott, 38, from Fair Oaks, California, was sentenced on Wednesday to 33 months in federal prison for his involvement in a fraudulent medical device sales scheme. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California also ordered Scott to pay $376,044 in restitution to the victims of his scam.
Georgia Man Found Guilty of Filing False Tax Returns, Faces Prison Time
Reginald Knight, 52, of Arlington, Georgia, was found guilty of making and subscribing a false tax return, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia announced today. Knight’s fraudulent actions included fabricating financial documents and submitting false claims to the IRS for refunds he was not entitled to.
Phoenix Woman Sentenced to 92 Months for Role in Fentanyl Distribution Network
Tyla Griffin, 36, of Phoenix, Arizona, was sentenced to 92 months (nearly eight years) in federal prison for her role in a large fentanyl distribution network, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced on Feb. 21. Griffin was also ordered to serve five years of supervised release after completing her sentence.
Mound Bayou Woman Sentenced for COVID-19 Stimulus Fraud
Ethel Cain, a Mound Bayou woman, was sentenced today after pleading guilty to submitting fraudulent COVID-19 grant applications to the Mississippi Back to Business Grant Program. Cain was convicted on two counts of false statements and representations and one count of wire fraud for submitting nearly $400,000 worth of fraudulent and duplicate applications.
Two Arrested in Itawamba County for Methamphetamine Trafficking
A joint operation by the Itawamba County Sheriff’s Department, Fulton Police Department, Amory Police Department, and North Mississippi Narcotics agents led to the arrest of two individuals on drug trafficking charges in Fulton, Mississippi.
Tupelo Man Arrested on Firearm Possession Charges
A 44-year-old man from Tupelo has been arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to a press release from the Tupelo Police Department.
Four Sentenced for Drug Trafficking Scheme Bringing Meth and Cocaine to Pennsylvania
Four members of a drug trafficking organization (DTO) that trafficked methamphetamine and cocaine from California to Pennsylvania have been sentenced to prison, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced on February 21.
Southaven Teacher Arrested and Charged with Child Exploitation
A Southaven teacher has been arrested and charged with child exploitation following an investigation into inappropriate conduct with a student. Stephen Hart, 35, who serves as the assistant band director at DeSoto Central Middle School, was taken into custody on Tuesday.
Corinth Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Manslaughter
Kobe Nance, a 25-year-old man from Corinth, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of Shauna Lee Hurd. The sentence was handed down on Thursday, February 20, in the Circuit Court of Alcorn County.
Pearl River County Couple Arrested for Drug Possession
A couple from Pearl River County was arrested after a search warrant was executed at their residence.
Pontotoc Woman Arrested for $25,000 Embezzlement
A 51-year-old woman from Pontotoc has been charged with felony embezzlement after being accused of stealing $25,000 from her employer.
Three Men Indicted in September 2024 Homicide Case
Three men have been indicted in connection to a homicide that occurred in September 2024.
Magee Woman Arrested After Multiple Burglary Attempts
A woman from Magee has been arrested following several attempts to burglarize vehicles and homes in a local neighborhood.
Lee County Couple Arrested for Meth Trafficking, Firearm Possession
A man and woman were arrested in Plantersville on February 7, 2025, after a search warrant led to the discovery of significant amounts of methamphetamine and a firearm.
Aberdeen Man Sentenced to 11+ Years for Meth Distribution
A 43-year-old man from Aberdeen has been sentenced to over a decade in prison for his role in distributing methamphetamine.
