California Man Arrested for Attempted Cryptocurrency Scam in Texas
A 25-year-old man from California has been arrested in connection with an attempted cryptocurrency scam targeting an elderly homeowner in New Braunfels, Texas. Chaopeng Huang, of San Lorenzo, California, faces multiple charges following the incident, which is part of an ongoing investigation into an email fraud scheme aimed at seniors.
New York Man Arrested in $100K Fraud Scheme in Cumberland
Cumberland police arrested a New York man this week in connection with a sophisticated fraud scheme that deceived a local resident into losing over $100,000. Zhangqi Xie, 44, was apprehended on Monday following a sting operation set up by local police with the assistance of the FBI and other law enforcement agencies.
Connecticut Couple Arrested for $130K Fake Prize Scam in Virginia
Authorities in Prince William County, Virginia, have arrested two individuals accused of scamming an elderly woman out of $130,000 through a fake prize scheme. Darien Deventon Smith, 31, and Sheniece Elaine Smith, 32, both from Bridgeport, Connecticut, were taken into custody after an investigation revealed they had targeted the 77-year-old victim.
Woman Arrested in Quang Tri for Defrauding $20,000 in Labor Export Scam
A 32-year-old woman from central Quang Tri Province has been arrested for allegedly defrauding individuals by falsely claiming she could process labor export applications to the United States. Hoang Thi La Hang was taken into custody on Wednesday by Quang Tri Provincial Police, facing charges of fraudulent appropriation of property.
Michael Smith Charged in 2024 Wilmington Armed Robbery Case
A 25-year-old man has been charged in connection with an armed robbery that took place in Wilmington, Delaware, last September, according to Wilmington Police. Michael Smith, identified as the suspect, was charged following an extensive investigation.
Chicago Trio Sentenced in $3.5M Romance Scam Scheme
Three individuals involved in moving over $3.5 million for a West Africa-based romance scam network have been sentenced in recent weeks, including Jennifer Gosha, a former U.S. Postal Service employee, who expressed deep regret for getting entangled in the scheme.
Former Kansas State Trooper Mark Leenerts Loses Certification After Shoplifting
Wichita, Kansas — Former Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) trooper and National Guard chaplain Mark Leenerts has lost his law enforcement certification following his guilty plea to multiple charges, including theft and official misconduct. The Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training (KSCPOST) revoked Leenerts’ certification last month, a decision that followed his guilty plea in Shawnee County District Court.
Louis Nothnagel Sentenced to 4 Years for Theft & Fraud in Municipality Case
Louis Nothnagel, the former Municipal Manager of Karoo Hoogland Municipality, has been sentenced to four years in prison for theft and violations of the Municipal Financial Management Act (MFMA). Nothnagel’s co-accused, Marius Botha, who served as the municipality’s Chief Operating Officer (CFO), passed away shortly after their arrest in 2013.
Charles Campbell Arrested for Stealing Hyundai in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Charles Campbell, 47, is now in custody and facing charges for auto theft after being caught driving a woman’s stolen car.
Claudio Solano-Olascoaga Arrested for Organized Retail Theft in Florida
MARY ESTHER, Fla. — A 43-year-old man, Claudio Solano-Olascoaga, was arrested Tuesday morning in connection with an organized retail theft case that spanned multiple stores in Okaloosa County and surrounding areas.
Chad Robert Bribson Arrested for Burglary in Dunsmuir, Calif
DUNSMUIR, Calif. — Chad Robert Bribson, 53, of Dunsmuir, was arrested on multiple charges following an attempted burglary and a successful burglary at two homes in the area last week.
David W. Tallman Jr. Arrested for Stealing $60K Loader in Groveland, NY
GROVELAND, NY — A Henrietta man, David W. Tallman Jr., 46, is facing multiple charges in Livingston and Monroe counties after allegedly stealing a $60,000 wheel loader in December 2024. The stolen machinery was recovered days later when it was found parked in a field in the town of Groveland.
Livonia Woman Arrested in Human Trafficking Operation Involving Massage Businesses
LIVONIA, Mich. — A 44-year-old woman from Livonia has been arrested in connection with running a human trafficking operation across multiple massage businesses in the Detroit area. Zixuan Wan faces serious charges following a months-long investigation by the Farmington Hills Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies.
Seven Detroit Residents Charged in Major Drug Distribution and Money Laundering Case
DETROIT, Mich. — Seven Detroit residents are facing serious federal charges in a major case involving a conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, money laundering, and weapons offenses, according to the U.S. District Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan.
ICU Nurse Arrested for Stealing Fentanyl and Tampering with Medications at Florida Hospital
ATLANTIS, Fla. (CBS12) — A 40-year-old ICU nurse at HCA Florida JFK Hospital in Atlantis has been arrested after allegedly tampering with and stealing controlled substances, including fentanyl, to fuel her addiction.
Former Payroll Manager Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Over $419,000
NORFOLK, Va. (WKRN) — Courtney Johnson-Gregory, 47, a former payroll manager for a security services company in Norfolk, pleaded guilty to embezzling $419,210 from her employer, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia announced today.
Des Moines Man Sentenced to 4.5 Years for Defrauding Paycheck Protection Program
DES MOINES, Iowa (WKRN) — Bryan David Sampica, 49, of Des Moines, was sentenced Wednesday to four and a half years in federal prison for wire fraud and money laundering, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.
Employee Arrested for Stealing Cash from Cumberland Business
CUMBERLAND, RI (WKRN) — A 40-year-old Pawtucket man, Basilio Andrade, has been arrested for allegedly stealing a large amount of cash from his workplace, Jahn’s Metal Craft, located at 4 Carl St., Cumberland.
Two Richford Residents Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Linked to Theft Cases
ENOSBURG, VT (WKRN) — Two individuals from Richford, Kyly Ott and Alexis Pelletier, were arrested on March 12, 2025, after Vermont State Police located a stolen vehicle linked to multiple theft investigations.
Former California Immigration Attorney Extradited to Face Visa Fraud and Identity Theft Charges
SAN JOSE, CA (WKRN) — Danhong “Jean” Chen, also known as Maria Sofia Taylor, has been extradited from the Kyrgyz Republic to the United States to face charges of visa fraud, obstruction of justice, and aggravated identity theft, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California announced on Friday.
Former CEO Sentenced to Four Years for Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Schemes
CHICAGO (WKRN) — James Collins, the former CEO of a suburban Chicago subprime auto lending company, was sentenced to four years in federal prison on Friday after being convicted of participating in fraud schemes that caused approximately $67 million in financial losses.
Five Defendants Sentenced in Virginia Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Scheme
ROANOKE, VA (WKRN) — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia announced today that five more individuals involved in a conspiracy to file fraudulent claims for pandemic unemployment benefits have been sentenced to federal prison.
Kevin Carney Sentenced to Prison for $2M Fraud Scheme
Kevin Carney, 63, of Euclid, Ohio, was sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for his role in a scheme that defrauded investors of approximately $2 million, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania confirmed today.
Omid Kazemimanesh Arrested for Attempting to Enter U.S. with Fake Military Documents
Omid Kazemimanesh, 38, of Mississauga, Ontario, was arrested and charged with making a false statement, a federal crime that carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of New York announced on Tuesday.
San Bernardino Pastor Terrance Elliott Arrested for $230K Fraud Scheme
A San Bernardino pastor and former city council candidate, Terrance Owens Elliott, 60, of Crestline, has been arrested on a federal indictment involving 11 counts of wire fraud. The charges come after allegations that Elliott defrauded long-time friends and a nonprofit organization of over $230,000 between October 2019 and February 2023.
Florida Woman Gilda Rosenberg Pleads Guilty to $90 Million Tax Fraud Scheme
Gilda Rosenberg, a Florida woman and dual U.S. and Colombian citizen from Golden Beach, pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the U.S. government by concealing over $90 million in undeclared foreign accounts, filing false tax returns, and evading taxes, according to the Justice Department.
Michael Robinson and Kemanye Williams Plead Guilty in Walgreens Robbery Scheme
Michael Robinson, 34, and Kemanye Williams, 25, pleaded guilty Tuesday to being involved in a series of seven inside-job armed robberies at a Walgreens store in Washington’s Chinatown neighborhood, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.
Cara Chase Arrested for Drug Possession and Resisting Arrest in Berlin, VT
BERLIN, VT – A Northfield woman was arrested late Wednesday night following a reported verbal dispute at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin. The Vermont State Police (VSP) responded to the medical facility at 130 Fisher Road around midnight on March 5, 2025, after receiving reports of a disturbance.
Robert Miller Arrested After Domestic Assault in Highgate, VT
HIGHGATE, Vt. – A Washington, Vermont man is facing multiple charges after Vermont State Police responded to a reported domestic assault in Highgate on March 11, 2025.
Massachusetts Man Arrested for Stealing and Setting Fire to Vehicle in Campton, NH
CAMPTON, N.H. – A Massachusetts man was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly stealing a vehicle, setting it on fire, and attempting to flee from police.
Two Newport Men Arrested in Fentanyl Trafficking Bust in New Hampshire
NEWPORT, N.H. – Two Newport men have been arrested on drug and firearms charges following an investigation into Fentanyl trafficking in Sullivan County by the Newport Police Department, Claremont Police Department, and the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office.
Andrew York Surrenders Peacefully After Domestic Violence Standoff in Lowell
LOWELL, Maine – A domestic violence incident in Lowell led to a prolonged standoff, but Maine State Police successfully facilitated the peaceful surrender of the suspect on Monday afternoon.
Waterville Man Elijah Yeaton Arrested for Arson, Attempted Murder
A 31-year-old man from Waterville, Elijah Yeaton, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and arson after a 2024 apartment fire that investigators believe was intentionally set.
Joshua Lanchester Indicted for Reckless Murder of Grandmother
Joshua Lanchester, a 23-year-old man from New Hampshire, has been indicted by a Grafton County Grand Jury on one count of reckless second-degree murder in connection with the death of his grandmother, 76-year-old Cynthia Lanchester.
Alex Hanna Sentenced to 11½ Years for Drug Trafficking
Alex Hanna, a 31-year-old man from California, was sentenced on Thursday in U.S. District Court in Bangor to 138 months (11½ years) in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy that transported methamphetamine from California to Maine.
Alexis Mariano De Leon Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking
Alexis Mariano De Leon, a 28-year-old Dominican national, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Bangor for his role in a fentanyl trafficking operation that transported drugs from Massachusetts to Maine, as announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine.
Carmin Lemery Cited for Embezzlement from Eden Snowmobile Club
A 52-year-old Stowe woman has been cited for embezzlement following a lengthy investigation into unauthorized financial transactions involving the Gihon Track Packer Snowmobile Club in Eden, Vermont.
Shirley Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl, Methamphetamine Trafficking
A Shirley man, Noel Haro, 49, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to traffic fentanyl and methamphetamine. The charges stem from a large-scale drug trafficking operation he coordinated while incarcerated. Haro, a high-ranking member of the Border Brothers gang, is already serving a life sentence in Massachusetts following earlier convictions related to drug distribution and money laundering.
Manchester Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy
David Orme, a 52-year-old man from Manchester, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy that involved transporting cocaine into New Hampshire via the United States Postal Service (USPS).
Joshua Shea Sentenced to 37 Years to Life for Murder of Evangelos Ioannou
Joshua Shea has been sentenced to 37 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to the second-degree murder of Evangelos Ioannou, according to New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella and Nashua Police Chief Kevin Rourke. The sentencing took place on March 7, 2025, at the Hillsborough County Superior Court (Southern District).