Jianbin Chen Arrested in $15K Schodack Scam
SCHODACK, N.Y. — Authorities have arrested Jianbin Chen, 22, of Quincy, Massachusetts, in connection with an alleged $15,000 scam targeting a Schodack resident.
Youseph Mejias Charged in Albany Shooting
ALBANY, N.Y. — Youseph Mejias, 24, has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting that occurred last October on Washington Avenue in Albany.
Devin Zielinski Sentenced in $230K Fraud
ALBANY, N.Y. — An Albany man who stole more than $230,000 in pension and Social Security benefits from an elderly New York state pensioner has been sentenced to state prison, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James.
Brian Briggs Convicted in Albany Robbery
ALBANY, N.Y. — An Albany man has been convicted for his role in a violent attack last year.
Jeal Sutherland Sentenced in Murder-for-Hire Plot
A Colonie man will serve just over seven years in prison for orchestrating a bizarre murder-for-hire plot that unfolded between November 2024 and January 2025.
Benaya Rogers Arrested in Albany Case
ALBANY, N.Y. — A counselor at an Albany addiction treatment center has been arrested following allegations of inappropriate conduct involving a client.
Shaleen Mahtani, Denesh Melwani Admit $90K Fraud
A brother and sister have admitted to stealing $90,000 from New York State in funds intended to help residents struggling to pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nahiem Timmons Arrested on Drug, Gun Charges
A Colonie man is facing multiple felony drug and weapons charges following an arrest in Albany.
Kevin Stevens Arrested for $4M Embezzlement
ALBANY COUNTY, N.Y. — A Cohoes man has been accused of embezzling millions from his former employer.
Richard Doyle Arrested in Greenfield Animal Cruelty Case
Greenfield, N.Y. — A Greenfield man has been arrested following an animal cruelty investigation, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.
Jabree Jones Sentenced in Major Drug Trafficking Case
ALBANY, N.Y. — A Schenectady man has been sentenced to 27.5 years in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for his involvement in a major drug trafficking conspiracy.
Andrew Cosham Jailed for £11K Romance Scam
A man has been sentenced to two years in prison for a romance fraud in which he defrauded his partner of £11,000.
Elmin Redzepagic Charged in $1M Crypto Scam
A 24-year-old former Connecticut resident is facing federal charges for allegedly running a cryptocurrency scam that defrauded victims of nearly $1 million.
Kolawole Yusuf Arrested for Impersonating Soldier in Lagos
A 27-year-old man has been arrested in Lagos for impersonating a Nigerian Air Force soldier and defrauding multiple residents of money and goods.
Nicola Flint Arrested in Wales Over $180K Fraud
A Christchurch woman has been arrested in Wales nearly two years after an arrest warrant was issued in New Zealand for alleged fraud.
Garissa MCA Mohamud Korane Arrested in Ksh51M Fraud Case
The Mohamud Dubow Korane, Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Garissa, and two former county officials have been arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over fraudulent payments totaling Ksh51,495,516.
Brookland Man Arrested for Loyalty Program Fraud
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Brookland man was arrested after authorities said he fraudulently used a business loyalty rewards system to obtain gift cards and merchandise.
Vladimir Petrov Faces Charges for Embezzling State Funds
Ukrainian law enforcement has launched a criminal case against political strategist Vladimir Petrov for allegedly embezzling over 93,000 hryvnias from the state-run National Military Memorial Cemetery. The case, registered in the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations, was disclosed by Member of Parliament Yaroslav Zheleznyak.
Jamisha Williams Arrested for Stealing EMS Ambulance
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A woman was arrested overnight after allegedly stealing an EMS ambulance from a hospital and leading police on a short chase.
Tara Ann Bohr Arrested in Clear Lake Hotel Thefts
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa — A hotel employee has been arrested after allegedly stealing items from guest rooms at a Clear Lake hotel where she worked.
Timothy Schmitt Arrested in Winneshiek Burglary
WINNESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa — A man has been arrested after allegedly stealing farm equipment and tools during a snowstorm in Highland Township.
Samuel Ashley, Wesley Evans Get Life for Murders
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — Two Humboldt County men have been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murders of two young men whose bodies were later burned inside a vehicle in the Cherokee area in January 2025.
Brenda Yvette Travis Arrested with 150 Pounds of Meth on I-5
ANDERSON, Calif. — A routine traffic stop along Interstate 5 resulted in the seizure of more than 150 pounds of methamphetamine and approximately five pounds of suspected cocaine, according to the Anderson Police Department.
Robert Vanderploeg Arrested on Weapons Charges in Butte County
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — A Bangor man on probation was arrested after deputies discovered a rifle, ammunition and drug paraphernalia during a search of his home.
Marcus Toro Arrested on Drug Charges in Oroville
OROVILLE, Calif. — A 44-year-old Oroville man was arrested after deputies found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia while serving a felony warrant.
Tyberius Kilpatrick Arrested After Oroville Cyber Tip Investigation
OROVILLE, Calif. — The Oroville Police Department has announced multiple felony arrests following a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Four Arrested in Chico Human Trafficking Investigation
CHICO, Calif. — Four individuals have been arrested following a months-long human trafficking investigation, according to the Chico Police Department.
Chico Woman Arrested in Magalia Traffic Stop for Meth Possession
MAGALIA, Calif. — A routine traffic stop in the Magalia area on Saturday led to the arrest of Sheri Crippen, 46, of Chico, on multiple charges, according to the Butte County Sheriff’s Office.
Brazos County Man Arrested for Alleged Cattle Theft
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas — A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing cattle in Brazos County, according to the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office.
Five Arrested in Aliceville, Alabama, in Ongoing Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigations
PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. — Five individuals, including four school employees and one police officer in Aliceville, have been arrested amid ongoing investigations involving child sexual abuse material. Authorities say the arrests resulted from a coordinated effort by the District Attorney’s Office, the Aliceville Police Department, the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation, and Homeland Security Investigations in Birmingham. All five suspects are currently being held at the Pickens County Jail, and officials indicate additional arrests and charges may follow.
Cullman Police Officer Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge
CULLMAN, Ala. — A Cullman Police Department officer has been arrested on a domestic violence charge, officials confirmed.
Driver Arrested for Driving While Suspended After False Stolen Vehicle Report
ARGOS, Ind. — A reported stolen vehicle turned out to be a false alarm Friday afternoon, but the incident led to the arrest of a driver operating without a valid license on U.S. 31.
Two Arrested in Marshall County Traffic Stop After K9 Detects Narcotics
KNOW, Ind. — A routine traffic stop early Friday morning led to the arrest of two individuals on multiple drug-related charges after a Marshall County Sheriff’s Department K9 detected narcotics in their vehicle.
Former New Haven Police Chief Arrested for Alleged Embezzlement
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Former New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson, 56, was arrested Friday on larceny charges after allegations he stole $85,000 from two department accounts.
Two Arrested in Mobile for Alleged iPhone Theft
MOBILE, Ala. — Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly stealing multiple iPhones from the Mobile Infirmary Medical Center.
Tuscaloosa Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stealing from Nursing Home Residents
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A former nursing home employee has been arrested for allegedly stealing money from over 20 residents, according to Steve Marshall.
Winthrop Man Arrested for Alleged Excavator Theft in Stockholm
TOWN OF STOCKHOLM, N.Y. — A 46-year-old Winthrop man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a commercial excavator last year.
