Hanford Arrests Brenda Flores and Andrew Median in Fraud and Drug Bust
Hanford, Calif. (FOX26) — Two individuals were taken into custody following a traffic stop in Hanford on Saturday afternoon. The Hanford Police Department reported that 36-year-old Brenda Flores was wanted for her involvement in a check fraud case. The forged check, valued at approximately $1,800, was cashed at a local business and had been issued by a nearby school district.
South Toms River Man Arrested for Murder of Wife, Cheyanne Juarez
South Toms River, N.J. (FOX26) — A South Toms River man has been arrested and charged in connection to the death of his wife, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.
Four Newark Men Charged in Violent Home Invasion and Carjacking
Union Township, N.J. (FOX26) — Union Township police have charged four men in connection to a violent home invasion and carjacking that took place in September.
Newark Woman Zyhirah Hall Charged in Death of 6-Year-Old Daughter
Newark, N.J. (FOX26) — Zyhirah Hall, a woman from Newark, is facing charges in connection to the tragic death of her 6-year-old daughter.
Gregory and Spencer Kain Arrested in Major Drug Trafficking Bust
Newton, N.C. (FOX26) — A father and son from Newton, Gregory Shawn Kain (56) and his son Spencer Shawn Kain (27), have been arrested following a major drug bust by Catawba County Sheriff’s Officers.
Five Unlicensed Contractors Arrested in Manatee County Sting
Bradenton, Fla. (FOX26) — Five unlicensed contractors were arrested by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office following an operation targeting illegal home repair services in the area. The operation, in cooperation with the Manatee County Code Enforcement and Department of Business and Professional Regulation, aimed to catch individuals offering services without the proper licenses.
Seven Men Arrested in $20 Million Money Laundering Scheme on Long Island
Mineola, N.Y. (ABC7) — Seven men were arrested in Nassau County on Thursday for their involvement in a $20 million money laundering scheme operating on Long Island. The men used fraudulently obtained gift cards to purchase merchandise, which they later resold for profit.
Camryn Cagle and William Reynolds Arrested in Tractor Theft Scheme
Lawrence County, Tenn. (WKRN) — Two suspects were arrested in connection with the theft of a tractor in Lawrence County, Tennessee, following a social media tip that led to a multi-county law enforcement pursuit.
Bruno Renteria Arrested in El Paso After Stealing Lumber from Construction Sites
El Paso, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A crime suppression operation conducted by the El Paso County Sheriff’s East Montana Patrol Station from March 7 to March 9 led to a significant arrest and multiple other charges related to property crimes in the area.
Jeffery Abbott and Adam Trimm Arrested for Stolen Four-Wheeler in Alabama
Winston County, Ala. (WBMA) — Investigator Jason “Smooch” Bridges of the Winston County Sheriff’s Office successfully closed a case involving the theft of a four-wheeler from a young boy at his grandparents’ residence in Ashridge. The vehicle was allegedly stolen and traded in the Navoo community of Walker County for a small amount of methamphetamine.
Eric Hooper Sentenced to Life for Murder of Lachancey Williams
Cherokee County, Ala. (WBMA) — Eric Kyle Hooper has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 murder of Lachancey Williams.
Tostig Denard Arrested in Etowah County’s Largest Fentanyl Seizure
Etowah County, AL (WBMA) — The Etowah County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of Tostig Denard, a 40-year-old from Atalla, Alabama, in connection with the largest fentanyl seizure in the county’s history.
Rodarrius Colvin Arrested in Jefferson County Drug Bust
Jefferson County, Ala. (WBMA) — Rodarrius Jermaine Colvin, 34, was arrested on drug trafficking charges after a series of search warrants were executed in Birmingham on Wednesday.
Former Bookkeeper Angela Stevens Arrested for Stealing $85K from Evangel Christian Academy
Shreveport, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Angela Nichole Stevens, a former bookkeeper for Evangel Christian Academy, was arrested after an investigation revealed she misappropriated over $85,000 from the school.
Four Suspects Arrested in Separate Theft and Robbery Incidents in Silver Spring
Montgomery County, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) officers arrested four individuals on Monday following two separate incidents involving theft and robbery in Silver Spring.
Fort Worth Man Arrested for Buying $101,000 Corvette Using Altered Driver’s License
College Station, TX (WBMA) — Jeffrey Simpson, a 62-year-old man from Burleson, was arrested after using an altered driver’s license to purchase a $101,000 Corvette from a College Station dealership. Simpson is facing charges of felony theft and fraudulent use of identifying information following the deceptive transaction.
Three Arrested in Connection with Murder of 21-Year-Old in Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA (KBAK/KBFX) — Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of Rolando German Ramirez Vargas, a 21-year-old man who was fatally shot earlier this month at Potomac Park in Bakersfield. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) has announced that they are actively investigating additional suspects.
El Paso Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty After Dogs Found in Starving Condition
El Paso, TX (KFOX14/CBS4) — Cirilo Rodriguez Jr., a 57-year-old man from El Paso, was arrested for animal cruelty after deputies discovered three dogs in poor condition at his home. Rodriguez turned himself in to authorities on Saturday and admitted to failing to feed or provide water to his pets due to financial struggles, claiming he had no money, not even to pay his water bill.
Mexican Man Arrested for Illegal Re-entry After Conviction for Child Sexual Assault
El Paso, TX (KFOX14/CBS4) — Clemente Galvez-Alapisco, a 47-year-old man from the Mexican state of Sinaloa, was arrested for illegal re-entry into the United States for the third time, following multiple deportations and a conviction for sexually assaulting a child.
Milton Woman Arrested for Grand Theft After Stealing $3,498 from School Account
Milton, Fla. (WKRG) — Kelly Rae Short, a 57-year-old Milton woman and former administrator within Santa Rosa County District Schools, was arrested on grand theft charges following an investigation into her actions during her tenure with the school district.
Pace Woman Arrested for Money Laundering and Structuring
Pace, Fla. (WKRG) — Rasha Lashonda Hill, a 32-year-old woman from Pace, was arrested on March 5, 2025, on money laundering and structuring charges, according to a news release from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).
Appleton Man Still Awaiting Trial After Three Years for Mail Theft and Fraud Charges
Appleton, Wis. (WLUK) — Carl James Breneman, 39, is still waiting for a trial date after three years, despite facing 47 charges related to an alleged scheme involving stolen mail and fraudulent activities. Breneman has pleaded not guilty to charges including 27 counts of misappropriating identification information to obtain money and 10 counts of theft of mail.
Former Packers Linebacker John Leake Sentenced to 2.5 Years in Prison for Ponzi Scheme
LOS ANGELES (WLUK) — John Robert Leake, a former Green Bay Packers linebacker, was sentenced to 2.5 years in federal prison for his role in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded victims out of more than $5 million.
James Grandberry Seeks Case Dismissal After Delays in Hearing
Green Bay, Wis. (WLUK) — James Grandberry, one of the key figures in a major Brown County drug bust, has filed a motion to have his case dismissed due to delays in his preliminary hearing. Grandberry, 35, who is facing 14 charges, including three counts of drug manufacture or delivery for fentanyl, amphetamines, and cocaine, argues that his rights have been violated by the prolonged delays.
Collyn Drake Arrested for Vehicle Theft and Burglary in Snyder County
SELINSGROVE, PA — A 29-year-old man from Millville was arrested after DNA evidence linked him to a vehicle theft and burglary in Snyder County.
Joshua Denault Convicted for Filming “Upskirt” Videos of Minors
GREEN BAY (WLUK) – Former tennis coach Joshua Denault, 40, was convicted on Tuesday of taking inappropriate “upskirt” videos of minors.
Gustavo Cantu Convicted in 2022 Murder of Randall Denny
GREEN BAY (WLUK) – Gustavo Cantu was convicted in connection with the 2022 murder of Randall Denny on the city’s west side. The verdict was delivered on Tuesday, with Cantu being found guilty of felony murder-armed robbery. The charges stemmed from a fatal shooting that occurred on April 30, 2022, at the intersection of Perkins and Western Avenues.
Vehicle Theft Ring Dismantled in Cameron County: 3 Arrested
Cameron County, TX – In a significant law enforcement operation, authorities have successfully dismantled a vehicle theft ring that operated across the Rio Grande Valley. Today, officials announced that three Brownsville residents were arrested for their involvement in the theft of high-end pickup trucks, particularly GMC Sierras and Chevrolet Silverados, which were later smuggled into Mexico.
Clarksville Man Evan Neely Arrested After High-Speed Chase
A Clarksville man, Evan G. Neely, was arrested following a dramatic high-speed chase that began in Adairville, Kentucky, and ended in Tennessee.
Texas Pharmacist Dehshid Nourian Sentenced to 17 Years for $145M Fraud
Dehshid “David” Nourian, a 62-year-old Texas pharmacist from Plano, has been sentenced to 17 years and six months in prison after his involvement in a massive healthcare fraud scheme. Nourian was also ordered to pay more than $115 million in restitution and forfeit $405 million in assets tied to the illegal operation.
Dr. Robert Tassin Charged with Conspiracy in $6.6M Medicare Fraud
Robert Tassin, M.D., a 64-year-old physician from Slidell, Louisiana, has been charged with conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud after allegedly submitting fraudulent Medicare claims for unnecessary cancer genetic tests. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana announced the charges on Tuesday.
Denver Woman Rikki Barrowman Sentenced to 23 Years for Meth Conspiracy
Rikki Renee Barrowman, also known as Juree T. Rials, was sentenced to nearly 23 years in federal prison for her involvement in a large-scale methamphetamine distribution conspiracy in South Dakota. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota announced on March 7 that Barrowman, 34, was sentenced to 22 years and 11 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte.
Manchester Man Riley Thibodeau Pleads Guilty to Meth Trafficking
Riley Thibodeau, 26, of Manchester, pleaded guilty in federal court on March 7 to his role in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire. Thibodeau faces sentencing on June 12, 2025.
Alihea Jones Sentenced to 10 Months for Fraud Involving PPP Loans
Alihea Jones, 51, of Brandon, Florida, was sentenced to 10 months in prison on Monday for her role in defrauding a Massachusetts housing agency, the Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts confirmed the sentencing.
Washington D.C. Man Sentenced to 3 Years for Designer Drug Distribution
A Washington, D.C., man was sentenced Tuesday to three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug possession and firearm charges. Shelvin Jovan Barnes, 33, also known as “Nuke,” was convicted for possession with intent to distribute the illegal designer drug ADB-BUTINACA, attempted possession of N,N-dimethylpentylone, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Georgia Dentist Suzanne Mericle Charged with Felony Murder
Suzanne Renee Mericle, a 61-year-old dentist from Georgia, has been charged with felony murder after allegedly shooting and killing her partner, 68-year-old James David Barron, on March 8. Hall County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the home in Gainesville at 1:15 a.m. and found Barron unresponsive in the bedroom. He was later pronounced dead at Northeast Georgia Medical Center from a gunshot wound to the torso.
Springfield Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Possession
Bryce A. LaNear, 27, of Springfield, Missouri, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine. LaNear was also found guilty of possessing firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking activities, as confirmed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri.
Arkansas Man Convicted of Smuggling Undocumented Immigrants at Border Checkpoint
Noel Mercado, a 48-year-old man from Jonesboro, Arkansas, was convicted of unlawfully transporting four undocumented immigrants following a two-day trial. The verdict came after less than 30 minutes of jury deliberation, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas.
Aryan Brotherhood Leader Facing Third Life Sentence After Alleged Stabbing Attempt on Guards
Ronald Dean Yandell, a high-ranking leader in the notorious Aryan Brotherhood prison gang, faces a third life sentence after being charged with attempting to murder two state prison guards. Yandell, 62, is already serving two life sentences for past convictions but now faces additional charges related to a November 2023 incident at Folsom State Prison.
Mexican Woman Sentenced for Smuggling Undocumented Immigrants and Coercing Forced Labor
On March 7, 2025, Porfiria Maribel Ramos Sanchez, 47, a Mexican citizen residing in Vernon, was sentenced to three years in federal prison for her involvement in a scheme to smuggle undocumented immigrants into the United States and force them into labor under threats of harm.