Bridget and Joey Davis Arrested for COVID Relief Fraud in Mississippi
OXFORD, Miss. – Bridget and Joey Davis, residents of Marshall County, were arrested on Monday after being charged with defrauding the government of funds intended for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Mississippi made the announcement on Tuesday.
Vivian Robinson and Co-Conspirators Arrested for Fraud in Coffeeville
State Auditor Shad White announced on Thursday the arrests of former Coffeeville School District Superintendent Vivian Robinson, along with Melissa Nance and Tammy Briggs, for their involvement in a fraudulent scheme. The trio faces charges of fraudulent statements, conspiracy, and obtaining an object of value with intent to defraud.
Michelle Groover Arrested for Credit Card Fraud and Animal Cruelty
PRICEVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Michelle Angela Groover, 52, from Hartselle, was arrested by Priceville Police on Saturday afternoon for fraudulently using a credit card.
Myanmar Junta Arrests Major General and Officers Linked to Online Scam
Myanmar’s military junta has arrested Major General Myint Kyaw Tun, commander of the Northeastern Region Military Command, along with two colonels and one lieutenant colonel, following a tip from the Chinese government that linked them to online scam operations.
Two Arrested for Impersonating Army Chief in Pampanga Scam
MANILA, Philippines — Law enforcement authorities in Pampanga have arrested two men, Antonio Oreño Cerbito and Ariel Oreño, for allegedly impersonating Army Chief Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido and defrauding government suppliers.
Johnathan M. Roth Arrested for Burglary and Theft in Erwin
ERWIN, N.Y. (WETM) — A 38-year-old man from Westfield, Johnathan M. Roth, was arrested on Sunday, March 2, after being accused of burglary and theft in the Town of Erwin.
Mary M. Hill Arrested for Filing False Documents and Receiving Ineligible Funds
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — A 49-year-old Corning woman, Mary M. Hill, was arrested on February 26 after deputies discovered she had filed false documents with the Steuben County Department of Social Services.
Jeremias Ferrufino-Rodriguez Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Jefferson Mancia-Fernandez
NASSAU COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — On Monday, Nassau police announced the arrest of Jeremias Ferrufino-Rodriguez, 18, in connection with the fatal shooting of Jefferson Mancia-Fernandez, 19, in Hempstead on Saturday.
Wilson Felipe Andrade-Molina Sentenced to Life for Murder and Stabbing
BRENTWOOD, N.Y. (WETM) — Wilson Felipe Andrade-Molina, 38, was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison on Wednesday after being convicted of murder and attempted murder.
Casey Lou Schumann Arrested for Shoplifting and Drug Charges in Warrington
WARRINGTON, Pa. (WETM) — On March 1, 2025, Casey Lou Schumann, 38, from Warrington, was arrested after a routine police patrol led to the discovery of unpaid merchandise and drugs.
Wellington Leonardo Arrested for Fatal Stabbing of Wife in Perth Amboy
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. (WETM) — Wellington Leonardo, of Perth Amboy, was arrested after allegedly stabbing his wife, Rosana Rodriguez, to death while their children were inside the home.
Michelle Barber Arrested for Stealing Car from East Memphis Woman
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WETM) — Michelle Barber, 41, has been arrested and charged with theft of property valued between $10,000 and $60,000 after police say she stole a woman’s parked car nearly two years ago.
Memphis Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Identity Theft and Bank Fraud
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WETM) — Patricia Johnson, 47, of Memphis, has been sentenced to 106 months (10 years) in federal prison for identity theft and bank fraud. This sentence follows her involvement in a scheme that took place between May and June 2022, during which she fraudulently obtained over $50,000 from victims across West Tennessee.
Houston Man Arrested After Stealing $769,500 in Jewelry from Orlando Mall, Possibly Swallowed Stolen Items
ORLANDO, Fla. — A Houston man, Jaythan Lawrence Gilder, 32, was arrested after stealing nearly $800,000 worth of jewelry from the Tiffany & Co. store at the Mall at Millenia in Orlando. According to police records, Gilder may have swallowed the stolen items during his attempted escape.
Pennsylvania Fugitive Arrested at Bradley International Airport on Felony Theft Charges
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — Christopher Heredia Ramirez, 31, a fugitive from Pennsylvania, was arrested at Bradley International Airport on Monday in connection with felony theft charges.
Accused Burglar Charged with Murder After Deputies Kill Homeowner in Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Cristian Duran-Contreras, 25, has been charged with second-degree murder and burglary after his actions allegedly led to the death of Jose Luis Lopez, 26, who was shot and killed by deputies on February 8.
Four Central Florida Men Sentenced for Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy
ORLANDO, Fla. — Four men from Central Florida were sentenced to federal prison on Tuesday for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute nearly 200 pounds of cocaine, the Department of Justice announced.
Edinburg Man Arrested for Domestic Violence After Holding Wife at Gunpoint
An Edinburg man, 37-year-old Jose Antonio Esparza Serrato, has been arrested following a violent domestic assault where he reportedly held a firearm to his wife’s head. The incident occurred on Friday, February 28th, around 2 p.m. at an undisclosed location, and the victim reported the assault to district police at an Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (EISD) campus.
Matthew Downing Arrested for Domestic Assault and False Imprisonment
Matthew Downing, 45, of Decorah, Iowa, was arrested on February 27, 2025, after police issued a warrant following a disturbance at his residence on North Street. Downing is facing charges of domestic abuse assault and false imprisonment.
Antwan Jamal Bratton Arrested for Domestic Violence and Sexual Battery
Sumter Co., SC (WOLO) — On March 2, 2025, Antwan Jamal Bratton, 34, was arrested following an investigation into High and Aggravated Domestic Violence and Criminal Sexual Conduct in Sumter County. Authorities were called to Saint Marks Road after receiving reports of a violent incident, including sexual battery.
Mukesh Gandhi Charged with Domestic Violence After Accident in Spartanburg
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) — Mukesh Gandhi, 68, was arrested on Saturday, after allegedly assaulting his wife, Minaxi Gandhi, at the scene of a car accident in Spartanburg County.
Luis Sencion-Gonzalez Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges in Reno
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) — Luis Sencion-Gonzalez was arrested in Reno after a human trafficking investigation revealed he had attempted to communicate with a 15-year-old.
Juan Carlos Marciel-Dominguez Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges
Chilton County, AL – Juan Carlos Marciel-Dominguez has been arrested in Chilton County on human trafficking charges after allegedly forcing his girlfriend into prostitution. The arrest followed a welfare check near Jemison, where deputies discovered the woman, who told them she had been coerced into sex work by her boyfriend.
Rosie Marie Padilla Arrested for Drug Trafficking Near Valencia High
Tomé, NM – A Valencia County woman, 55-year-old Rosie Marie Padilla, was arrested as part of a joint narcotics investigation by the Pueblo of Isleta Police Department. Authorities believe Padilla was trafficking various illegal drugs, including Fentanyl and methamphetamine, from her residence near Valencia High School.
Kendra Limes Arrested for Domestic Violence After Assault in Bowling Green
Bowling Green, OH – Kendra Limes, 25, of Waterville, was arrested on Tuesday evening for domestic violence after an alleged assault in Bowling Green. Police were dispatched around 7:20 p.m. to the area of Pike Avenue and North Enterprise Street after a woman reported that she had been assaulted.
Rhonda Cathey & Jeff Richardson Arrested on Drug Charges in Murray
Murray, KY – Rhonda L. Cathey, 56, and Jeff S. Richardson, 58, both from Murray, were arrested on drug-related charges after deputies from the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) executed a search warrant on Monday night.
Brandon Robinson Arrested for Trespassing and Stealing Cookies in Prince Frederick
Prince Frederick, MD – An 18-year-old Prince Frederick man, Brandon McNeil Robinson, was arrested on Feb. 10, 2025, after allegedly trespassing at a 7-Eleven store and stealing a package of cookies, despite being previously banned from the property.
Former Priest Jorge Velez-Lopez Sentenced to 12 Months for Fraud, Sex Offenses
Louisiana – Jorge Antonio Velez-Lopez, 69, a former priest with the Archdiocese, was sentenced today to 12 months in prison with credit for time already served, announced the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana.
Lee Marvin Nichols Sentenced to 24 Months for Theft and Fraud
Texas – Lee Marvin Nichols, 40, a former claims specialist with the Social Security Administration (SSA), was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for theft of government property and failure to appear for sentencing, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Cashier Jacalyn Hendricks Arrested for Stealing $7,500 from Family Dollar
Memphis, TN – Jacalyn Hendricks, 21, was arrested last week after being caught on camera stealing merchandise from the Family Dollar store where she worked. Hendricks is facing theft charges for stealing $7,528 in goods between July 3 and August 22, 2023.
Kabreshia Caldwell Arrested for Stealing $10,000 from Elderly Walmart Shoppers
Jacksonville, FL – Kabreshia Caldwell, 47, was arrested for stealing over $10,000 from elderly shoppers at Walmart and Publix stores across Northeast Florida. Between May 2022 and March 2023, Caldwell targeted over 20 senior citizens, aged 61 to 94, stealing their wallets and later using their identification to make fraudulent ATM withdrawals.
Security Guard Arrested for Fatal Shooting at McDonald’s in Prince George’s County
Hyattsville, MD – A security guard has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at a McDonald’s in Prince George’s County on March 1, 2025. The shooting occurred around 8:25 p.m. at the McDonald’s located in the 2300 block of University Boulevard. Officers responding to reports of gunfire discovered the victim, identified as 45-year-old Ricardo Clemons Jr., who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two Men Sentenced for Firearm and Drug Offenses in Red Bluff Traffic Stop
Red Bluff, Calif. — Two men were sentenced for firearm and drug offenses after a traffic stop in Red Bluff earlier this year. Santiago Carrillo, 20, and Luis Maldonado, 18, were sentenced on March 4 for charges related to the January 3rd arrest.
Trivikram Reddy to Forfeit $40M in Fraud Scheme
Trivikram Reddy, 43, a nurse practitioner from Waxahachie, Texas, who was convicted of wire fraud conspiracy in 2021, will now forfeit over $40 million held in foreign accounts, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas.
Nigerian National Newton Jemide Pleads Guilty to Fraud Scheme
Newton Ofioritse Jemide, a 47-year-old Nigerian national extradited from France, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy for his involvement in a scheme to fraudulently obtain federal disaster and government benefits. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced Jemide’s guilty plea on February 28.
Couple Charged for Stealing $7 Million from Food Program
A couple from Edwardsville, Illinois, has been arrested and charged with stealing over $7 million from food assistance programs meant to help low-income children in Missouri. Diarra Williams, 30, and Nicholas Warford, 31, were indicted by a federal grand jury on February 26, 2025, on multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and obstruction of an official proceeding.
Pineville Man Sentenced for Failing to Remit $3 Million in Taxes
A Pineville man, Christopher J. Smyth, was sentenced to three years in prison and ordered to pay over $4.6 million in restitution for failing to remit employment taxes he withheld from his employees’ wages, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia confirmed today.
Lancaster Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Forging $1.2M Money Orders
A Lancaster, California, man, Sterlyn Lee Smith Jr., was sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison for his involvement in a fraudulent scheme that led to the deposit and withdrawal of over $1.2 million in forged money orders, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada.
Jonathan Fitzpatrick Sentenced to 16 Years for Meth Distribution
Jonathan Fitzpatrick, 33, of Pratt, West Virginia, was sentenced on March 4 to 16 years and two months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for distributing a mixture containing methamphetamine. The announcement was made by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Senior U.S. District Judge David A. Faber imposed the 192-month sentence.
Antjuan Jackson Sentenced to 27 Years for Fentanyl Death
Antjuan Pierre Jackson, 39, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, was sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for his role in distributing fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan announced the sentence on [date].
