Chaopeng Huang Arrested in Elderly Scam Scheme in New Braunfels
On March 6th, 2025, an elderly homeowner in New Braunfels was nearly scammed out of a significant amount of money, but thanks to quick thinking, the scam was foiled before any funds were exchanged. The incident began when the resident received an email about fraudulent activity on a cryptocurrency account. The email instructed the homeowner on how to reverse the supposed fraudulent activity by allowing a third party to remotely access their computer. As part of the scam, the resident was also instructed to withdraw a large sum of money, with plans for a courier to pick it up.
Thai Man Pattharapol Arrested for Selling SIM Cards to Call Centre Gangs
A 34-year-old Thai man, identified only as Pattharapol, was arrested on Sunday in Chachoengsao’s Sanam Chai Khet district after allegedly selling more than 200,000 SIM cards to call centre gangs operating in Poipet, Cambodia. Local police, along with officers from the Technology Crime Suppression Sub-Division 3, apprehended Pattharapol at a roadside checkpoint in Moo 9 village, Tambon Thung Phaya.
Eddie Abreus & Carlos Guzman Arrested for Scams in Iowa Posing as Officials
Two individuals, Eddie Benitez Abreus and Carlos Yadier Garrido Guzman, both from Florida, were arrested in connection with scams in Hamilton and Kossuth Counties, Iowa. The scammers allegedly posed as public officials to deceive victims into handing over large sums of money.
Veronica Kluge Charged with First-Degree Murder in Whiting, Iowa
A 54-year-old woman from Whiting, Iowa, has been charged with first-degree murder after a fatal stabbing at a home in the early hours of Sunday morning. According to the Monona County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 12:05 a.m. on Sunday, dispatch received a 911 call reporting the incident. Deputies arrived at the home located on the 16000 block of County Highway K42 and found an unresponsive male inside.
Dean Youngwirth Arrested on Drug Charges After Welfare Check in Wesley, Iowa
A 64-year-old man from Wesley, Iowa, was arrested on drug charges after a welfare check on Thursday evening led to the discovery of illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia inside his vehicle.
Four Arrested in El Paso for Stealing $1 Million Worth of Porsche 911s
Four El Paso men have been arrested after four high-end Porsche 911 sports cars, worth over $1 million, were stolen last week. The cars were taken from an unspecified building in Central El Paso on Wednesday, March 12. However, thanks to quick action by the El Paso Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force, along with support from the Central Tactical Unit, the stolen vehicles were recovered within just six hours.
Alma Rivas-Lopez and Guillermo Hernandez-Gonzalez Arrested in Lululemon Theft Ring
A couple from Texas, Alma Miriam Rivas-Lopez, 38, and Guillermo Hernandez-Gonzalez, 30, were arrested in Delaware County, Pennsylvania after being accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of high-end athletic wear from various Lululemon stores across the United States. The couple, believed to be part of a larger retail theft ring, was taken into custody on Tuesday after being linked to thefts in Southern California, Washington, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.
Xianquing Chen and Haining He Arrested in Sacramento Retail Fraud Scheme
SACRAMENTO, CA (FOX40) — Xianquing Chen, 45, and Haining He, 31, were arrested on Saturday by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) in connection with an organized retail theft operation at Target on Fulton Avenue in Arden-Arcade.
Brandi Carroll’s Bond Reinstated After Court Appearance Mix-Up
THE VILLAGES, FL — Brandi Carroll, 40, of Weirsdale, had her $2,500 bond reinstated after a misunderstanding regarding her court appearance on March 6, 2025, was cleared up.
Spring Hope Man Arrested After Teen Shot During Possible Theft Incident
NASH COUNTY, NC — A Spring Hope man, Zachary Bryant, was arrested Friday night after a teenager was shot in the head during a possible theft in Nash County.
Kern County Inmate Convicted of Attempted Murder, Assault, and Weapon Possession
BAKERSFIELD, CA — William Dee McIntosh, a prison inmate, was convicted by a Kern County jury of attempted murder, assault by an inmate serving a life sentence, and inmate possession of a weapon. The verdict was delivered on February 28, 2025, following a trial stemming from a violent incident that occurred at Kern Valley State Prison in Delano, California, on September 22, 2022.
Jonathan Morales Ramos and Erik Madrigal Garcia Arrested for 2016 Reedley Murders
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — Two men have been arrested in connection with the 2016 murders of two Reedley men, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office.
Vinesh Maharaj and Brandon Ramsamooj Arrested for Failed $17K Gas Station Robbery
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A masked shooter and his accomplice are behind bars following a failed $17,000 robbery that left a gas station manager wounded.
Riviera Beach Police Bust Two Alleged Drug Traffickers in Probation Sweep
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Riviera Beach Police (RBPD) launched a successful operation targeting probation violators, resulting in the arrest of two alleged drug traffickers and the seizure of narcotics and firearms.
Pamela Depanicis Arrested for Embezzling $50K from Lake Worth Beach Real Estate Firm
LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A former employee of a Lake Worth Beach real estate firm has been accused of embezzling nearly $50,000 to fund personal expenses, including facial plastic surgery.
San Francisco Employees Maggie Pasigan and Daisy Avalos Charged in $500K Welfare Fraud Scheme
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (CBS12) — A city employee and her partner are facing multiple charges after allegedly defrauding public agencies out of $500,000 in welfare benefits, including Section 8 housing and childcare benefits.
Elana Cohen-Roth Found Guilty of Defrauding Elderly Santa Rosa Woman in $1.5M Ponzi Scheme
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (CBS12) — Elana Cohen-Roth, an 80-year-old former IRS field agent, was found guilty Thursday of defrauding a 73-year-old Santa Rosa woman out of more than $1.5 million in a complex Ponzi scheme.
Two Honduran Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Bay Area Drug Trafficking
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (CBS12) — Two men convicted in a major Bay Area drug trafficking case were sentenced to federal prison after being extradited from Honduras, U.S. prosecutors said.
Andrew Jesus Arroyo Charged with Attempted Murder After Driving into CarMax
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (CBS12) — The customer who allegedly drove an SUV into a CarMax showroom over the weekend, injuring several people, has been charged with attempted murder and multiple other felonies, according to court documents.
Megan Rose Brown Arrested for Theft at Publix, Claims Items Were Free
CLERMONT, Fla. (CBS12) — A 36-year-old woman was arrested in Clermont after attempting to steal merchandise from Publix, claiming she was entitled to it because she had fixed pipes under the store.
Garrett Common Councilman and Family Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Espresso Machine
DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — A Garrett Common Councilman, his wife, and son are facing theft charges after allegedly stealing espresso equipment from a local coffee shop and using it to open their own drive-up coffee business.
Former Prince George’s County Police Officer’s Car Theft Charges Dropped
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Car theft-related charges against former Prince George’s County Police officer Sierra Alston were dropped on Thursday, court documents reveal.
Ramone Ramsay Convicted of Murder in Silver Spring Shooting
SILVER SPRING, Md. (7News) — A 32-year-old man, Ramone Ramsay, was convicted of first-degree murder following a fatal shooting that occurred in a Montgomery County parking garage in July 2023. Ramsay’s actions led to the death of 21-year-old Kymani Elijah Bailey, a Baltimore resident.
Former Benton County Tax Collector Shannon Wilburn Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
BENTON COUNTY, Miss. (7News) — Shannon Wilburn, the former tax collector for Benton County, Mississippi, has pleaded guilty to embezzling over $300,000 in funds that were intended for the county. The money was taken from daily collections paid to the county and used for Wilburn’s personal gain.
Julio Valdez Arrested in Connection to Double Homicide in Stockton
STOCKTON, Calif. (FOX26) — A man has been arrested in connection to a double homicide that occurred in December in Stockton.
Carlos Borstad Arrested in Madera for Drugs and Unregistered Gun
MADERA, Calif. (FOX26) — A man was arrested in Madera during a traffic stop after police discovered drugs and an unregistered firearm.
Deandre Marquelez Foster Sentenced to 200 Years for Double Murder
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A man has been sentenced to 200 years to life in prison for a 2021 double murder in Fresno, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) reported.
Damaris Beltre Charged with $12 Million Tax Fraud Scheme
FREEPORT, N.Y. (FOX26) — Damaris Beltre, 57, of Freeport, was charged with wire fraud, aiding in the preparation of false tax returns, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.
Venezuelan National Arrested in Drug Overdose Incident with Narcotics Seized
On March 13, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced the arrest of Sebastian Velasquez-Perez, a 22-year-old Venezuelan national, following his involvement in a drug overdose incident in Federal Way, Washington.
10 Arrested in Drug Smuggling Scheme Involving “K2” and Seized Websites
On March 13, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas announced a significant crackdown on a drug smuggling operation that involved the online sale of synthetic cannabinoids, commonly known as “K2” or “Spice”. The operation led to the seizure of three internet domains and the arrest of 10 individuals.
Aliquippa Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug Trafficking
Aliquippa, Pa. — Kijana Stephaun Lowe, a 27-year-old man from Aliquippa, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking operation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania announced the sentence on Thursday.
Mexican National Arrested for Robbing Taco Vendors in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV — Jose Manuel Arce-Martinez, a 38-year-old Mexican national residing in Las Vegas, appeared in court on Wednesday following his arrest for allegedly committing a series of armed robberies targeting taco vendors. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada announced that Arce-Martinez is charged with interference with commerce by robbery, brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm.
Top Sinaloa Cartel Member Sentenced to 22 Years in Idaho Drug Case
Boise, Idaho — Hector Ojeda Manuel Aponte, a key member of the Sinaloa cartel, one of the world’s most powerful and violent drug trafficking organizations, has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for his role in distributing illegal narcotics in Idaho. Aponte, a Honduran national, was found to be the “number one guy” for the cartel in the state.
Erik Jeovany Garcia Brizuela Sentenced to 30+ Years in Drug Case
Erik Jeovany Garcia Brizuela, 35, a Mexican national, was sentenced to over 30 years in federal prison for his role in a large drug trafficking conspiracy. The conspiracy involved the distribution of more than 90 pounds of methamphetamine. This sentence, announced Thursday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas, comes after Garcia Brizuela admitted to conspiracy charges related to the possession and distribution of methamphetamine in 2021.
Honduran Nationals Sentenced for Drug Trafficking in San Francisco
Two Honduran nationals were sentenced Friday to federal prison for their roles in a major drug trafficking operation in the San Francisco Bay Area. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California announced that Jorge Viera-Chirinos, 35, was sentenced to more than three years in prison, while Elmer Matute, 32, received a three-year sentence for their involvement in distributing heroin, crystal meth, crack cocaine, and cocaine.
Ashley Nicole Nolan Convicted of Felony Manslaughter in Fatal DUI Crash
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – Ashley Nicole Nolan, 28, of Lexington Park, Maryland, has been convicted of felony negligent manslaughter for causing a fatal drunk driving collision that resulted in the death of one minor child and left two others seriously injured. State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced the conviction today, revealing that Nolan faces a maximum sentence of 22 years in prison.
Elijah Bernard Barnes Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Rajon Jackson’s Death
LA PLATA, Md. — Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced on March 7, 2025, that a Charles County jury convicted 20-year-old Elijah Bernard Barnes of second-degree murder and related charges following a five-day trial. The charges stemmed from the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Rajon Lateef Jackson, III, in Waldorf on January 13, 2023.
Danielyn Winder Faces Multiple Drug Charges After Attempted Evidence Destruction
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — A St. Mary’s County man, Danielyn Marshall Winder, is facing multiple drug-related charges after detectives executed a search warrant at his Lexington Park residence on February 27, 2025. The search revealed his attempt to destroy evidence by flushing suspected cocaine down a toilet during the investigation.
Rick Tariq Rahim Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Tax Evasion and Wire Fraud
GREAT FALLS, Va. — A Great Falls man, Rick Tariq Rahim, was sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison for committing tax crimes and operating a wire fraud scheme, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia announced on Friday.
Two Arrested in Collegedale for Human Trafficking Operation
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. — Two men were arrested as part of a “targeted human trafficking operation” conducted by the Collegedale Police Department. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), Alvaz Kaukab of Chattanooga was charged with one count of Solicitation of a Minor and one felony count of possession of a hallucinogenic drug. Justin Long, a resident of Chatsworth, Georgia, was charged with two counts of Solicitation of a Minor and one count of Patronizing Prostitution.
