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Latest Arrests Across the USA – 03/18/2026 Key Cases and Summaries

"Breaking News on Recent Arrests: Summaries and Links to High-Profile Cases Across the United States"

by Sophia Bennett

Jonathan Francois Arrested in $20K Scam Case

A 25-year-old Delaware man, Jonathan Rashad Francois, has been arrested for allegedly scamming a 70-year-old resident of Carroll Township out of $20,000 through a fake antivirus scheme.

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Jacosha Simpson Charged in DUI Crash Killing Daughter

A South Carolina woman, Jacosha Simpson, is facing multiple felony charges following a tragic crash that claimed the life of her 8-year-old daughter and left several others injured in Spartanburg County.

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Shelley Strickland Charged in $445K Church Fraud

A South Carolina woman has been arrested after authorities accused her of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from a local church and failing to report the funds on her taxes.

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Michael Smith Charged in $6K Check Fraud Case

A New York man has been arrested in connection with a fraud case involving a stolen and altered check belonging to an elderly woman in Milford, Delaware.

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Shataya Kennedy Arrested in Credit Card Fraud Case

A Washington, D.C. woman has been arrested following an investigation into identity theft and credit card fraud in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

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Yevgeny Filippov Arrested in Krasnodar Fraud Probe

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has reportedly detained Yevgeny Filippov, the long-serving health minister of the Krasnodar region, on suspicion of fraud, according to state media reports.

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Jahanzaib Held in Rs250M Times Immigration Scam

Authorities in Pakistan have arrested a key suspect accused of orchestrating one of the country’s largest immigration fraud schemes, allegedly defrauding thousands of people of around Rs250 million.

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FIA Arrests 9 in Multan Visa and Human Trafficking Scam

MULTAN — The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Multan Zone has arrested nine individuals accused of running extensive human trafficking and visa fraud operations across Multan and Bahawalpur.

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Three Arrested in R12M South African Dairy Scam

GQEberha — Three men have appeared in Gqeberha Magistrate’s Court in connection with a multimillion-rand dairy distribution scam, allegedly defrauding customers of nearly R12 million in Cape Town, KuGompo City, and Gqeberha.

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Advocate Arrested in R1.1M Bloemfontein Property Scam

BLOEMFONTEIN — Five suspects, including a local advocate, have been arrested in connection with a property scam that defrauded victims of over R1.1 million.

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Sherry Ashmore Arrested for Walmart Grand Larceny

ONEONTA, NY — New York State Police arrested 54-year-old Sherry A. Ashmore of Laurens on March 15, 2026, for fourth-degree grand larceny, a class “E” felony.

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Kole Race-Joaquin Arrested in Stolen Jeep Case

HILO, HI — 43-year-old Kole Race-Joaquin of Honokaʻa has been arrested in connection with the theft of a Jeep Gladiator reported stolen on December 18, 2025.

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Sandra Flores Arrested in $24K Los Angeles Theft Bust

LOS ANGELES COUNTY — Authorities arrested a West Covina woman after discovering approximately $24,000 worth of stolen merchandise in connection with an organized retail theft operation.

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Two Arrested in Brighton Sexual Assault, Theft Case

BRIGHTON, NY — Brighton Police report that two individuals have been arrested in connection with a sexual assault and theft incident in the area.

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Tyler Marshall Arrested for Walmart Purse Theft

ROME, NY — A Camden man was arrested in connection with a purse stolen from a store in Rome.

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Two Arrested in Multi-State Ulta Theft Ring

STUART, FL — Two suspects linked to a multi-state retail theft ring targeting Ulta Beauty stores were arrested in Stuart after a coordinated police investigation.

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Oscar Fowler Arrested Again in St. Petersburg, FL

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Florida authorities say repeat felon Oscar Fowler has been arrested again in St. Petersburg on charges involving narcotics and illegal firearm possession.

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Christopher and Teresa Riggs Arrested in Fiber Theft

WALKER COUNTY, AL — Authorities have arrested two individuals in connection with the theft of AT&T fiber optic cable in Walker County.

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Jay’Von Johnson Arrested for Attempted Murder in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Birmingham Police have arrested 20-year-old Jay’Von Johnson in connection with attempted murder and first-degree robbery.

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Jeremiah Littrell Faces New $127K Theft Charge

LEXINGTON, KY — A former firefighter is facing additional theft charges in an ongoing fraud investigation involving unfinished home repair projects.

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William Caudill Among 5 Charged in EKCC Drug Ring

WEST LIBERTY, KY — Five individuals, including two former correctional officers, are facing charges following a major drug trafficking investigation at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex (EKCC).

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Austin Prather to Change Plea in Double Murder Case

PULASKI COUNTY, KY — A man accused of killing his father and grandfather in 2023 is scheduled to change his plea in court.

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Stephen Hammock Jr Arrested in Alabama Storage Burglaries

LEE COUNTY, AL — A Phenix City man has been arrested in connection with the burglary of two storage units belonging to a nonprofit organization in Smiths Station.

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Brenton Robinson Arrested in Tulsa Stolen Truck Case

TULSA, OK — A 34-year-old man accused of stealing a pickup truck was arrested after leading police to a home and attempting to hide in a backyard dog house.

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Alexandra Paul Arrested in Wisconsin Beagle Protest

BLUE MOUNDS, WI — Actress Alexandra Paul was arrested following an animal rights protest at a dog-breeding and research facility in Wisconsin.

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William Forhan Arrested After Pompano Beach Shooting

POMPANO BEACH, FL — A shooting linked to a reported theft left a woman injured and a man in custody Tuesday night, according to authorities.

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Debra Rodriquez Wanted in $170K Identity Theft Case

POMPANO BEACH, FL — Authorities in Florida and Texas are searching for a woman accused of stealing an elderly man’s identity to carry out a large-scale vehicle fraud scheme.

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Pompano Man Arrested for Stealing Lyft, Crashing Vehicle

POMPANO BEACH, FL — A Pompano Beach man was arrested after allegedly stealing a Lyft vehicle during a gas stop and causing a crash in a bizarre grand theft auto incident.

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West Boca Man Arrested for Assaulting Teen

WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A 48-year-old man was arrested after allegedly attacking a teenage boy during an early-morning altercation at a West Boca Raton home.

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Ex-Con Arrested for Serial Burglaries, Credit Card Fraud

NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee authorities have arrested 51-year-old Tarice Lamont Smith in connection with a string of burglaries, vehicle thefts, and credit card fraud.

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Ocala Man Arrested in Baker County Burglaries

OLUSTEE, Fla. — A 31-year-old man from Ocala has been arrested in connection with multiple burglaries in Baker County, while authorities continue searching for his alleged accomplice.

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22-Year-Old Arrested for Stolen Zomba Water Meters

ZOMBA, Malawi — Eastern Region Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with the theft of water meters belonging to the Southern Region Water Board (SRWB).

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Salima Police Arrest Eight in Cannabis, Gambling Raids

SALIMA, Malawi — Police in Salima have arrested eight people, including two women, during a district-wide operation aimed at curbing criminal activity.

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Ian Harrower Arrested in Portland Fentanyl Case

PORTLAND, Ore. — Ian M. Harrower, 41, was arrested in Northeast Portland for selling fentanyl and methamphetamine near a BottleDrop recycling center on 122nd Avenue, police said.

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