Lakeland Man Arrested for Stolen Metal and Drugs – Matthew Case
A 57-year-old Lakeland man, Matthew Case, was arrested early on Saturday morning after being found in possession of stolen sheet metal and illegal drugs. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), the arrest took place on March 15th, just before 7:00 AM.
Former Corpus Christi Detention Officer Arrested for Stealing Inmate Cash
Hector Lopez, a former detention officer at the Corpus Christi City Detention Center, was arrested last week on charges of violating an inmate’s civil rights by allegedly stealing $150 in cash from the person while they were in custody.
Hawks Arrest Two More Suspects in Coltan Scam Syndicate
The Hawks, officially known as the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), have made significant progress in cracking down on a coltan scam syndicate, with the arrest of Kalume Alex Mulimbi (42) and Shannen Shanel Snyman (33) on Friday in Sandton. This follows last week’s breakthrough that led to the apprehension of Georgie Maureen Da Lanca (known as “Lisa”) on 10 March 2025 for her involvement in the scam.
Jigawa Police Arrest Two Suspects in Separate Motorcycle Robberies
The Jigawa State Police Command has successfully apprehended two individuals, Haruna Alhaji Yusuf and Magaji Mohammed, in connection with separate motorcycle robbery incidents that occurred in the state earlier this month.
Two Arrested in $47.5 Million NCB Phishing Scam Investigation
The Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA), along with the St Andrew North Police and the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Specialised Operations Unit, made two more arrests in connection with the ongoing investigation into a $47.5 million phishing scam at the National Commercial Bank (NCB).
Portland Cashier Arrested for Stealing Rent Money from Employer
A 23-year-old cashier, Jada Lindsay, from Mount Pleasant, Hope Bay, has been arrested and charged for allegedly stealing rent money collected on behalf of her employer. Lindsay faces charges of larceny as a servant and fraudulent conversion, following her actions between December 2024 and January 2025.
Property Manager Allan Constable Faces Cocaine Trafficking Charges
A property manager, Allan Patrick Constable, aged 63, is currently facing serious criminal charges in Jamaica related to the seizure of approximately US$500,000 worth of cocaine in St Andrew. Constable, who has a criminal history in the United States, was previously convicted for similar crimes and deported to Jamaica, where he is now embroiled in a fresh drug trafficking investigation.
Man Arrested for Copper Theft, Causing Widespread Communication Failures in Texas
CHAMBERS COUNTY, Texas – A man has been arrested and charged with felony criminal mischief after his attempt to steal copper wire led to widespread communication failures across Chambers and Jefferson counties, including the temporary loss of 911 emergency services.
Cedar Rapids Woman Arrested for Stealing Over $11,000 from Aunt with Dementia
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A Cedar Rapids woman has been arrested after police allege she stole over $11,000 from her 79-year-old aunt while serving as her aunt’s financial power of attorney.
Men Arrested for Stealing Copper from Irrigation Systems in Haywood Co.
Haywood Co., Tenn. (WMC) – Three men have been arrested, and two remain wanted, in connection to a series of copper thefts from irrigation systems in Haywood County. The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced the arrests on February 21, 2025.
Gage Michael Dixon Arrested for Theft in Red Oak, Iowa
Red Oak, Iowa – Red Oak Police arrested Gage Michael Dixon, a 27-year-old from Plattsmouth, Nebraska, on February 21, 2025, following an active warrant for 5th-degree theft. Dixon was taken into custody in the 800 block of N. 4th Street in Red Oak and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.
Miky Sears Arrested in Carson City for Meth Possession and Trafficking
Carson City, Nev. (KOLO) – A 53-year-old man, Miky Sears, is in custody after being caught with methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Carson City. The incident occurred on Saturday, February 22, at Goni Road and College Parkway.
Juan Flores-Falcon Sentenced to 20 Years for Trafficking Heroin in Reno
Reno, Nev. (KOLO) – Juan Flores-Falcon, a Reno man, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for heroin trafficking. He will be eligible for parole in six years.
Tennessee Couple Arrested in Florida for Stolen Car and Drug Charges
Mulberry, FL – Aaron Waters, 40, and Brooke Leon, 35, from Dunlap, Tennessee, were arrested in Florida after deputies discovered they were driving a stolen vehicle. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office located the Nissan in Mulberry, FL, on March 14, which had been reported stolen from Hamilton County, Tennessee
Memphis Doctor Charged with TennCare Fraud, Stealing Over $10K
Memphis, Tenn. – Dr. Rande Lazar, a Memphis ear, nose, and throat specialist, has been indicted for allegedly stealing more than $10,000 from TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid program.
Napoleon Contractor Joseph Schlosser Arrested for Felony Theft in Ohio
Paulding County, Ohio – Joseph Schlosser, a 26-year-old contractor from Napoleon, Ohio, was arrested on Saturday in Defiance on felony theft charges. The arrest was made by the Defiance County Sheriff’s Office, and Schlosser was later transferred to Paulding County custody.
Daniel Froelich Sentenced to 34 Months for Unlawful Sexual Conduct with Minor
PAULDING COUNTY, Ohio — A man from Paulding County, Daniel Froelich, was sentenced to 34 months in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. The offenses occurred with a victim under the age of 13.
Michael Tardiff Arrested in Holden, Maine for Fentanyl Trafficking
HOLDEN, Maine (WGME) — A Maine man, Michael Tardiff, was arrested on Monday in connection with an ongoing fentanyl trafficking and theft investigation in Holden, Maine
Thomas Trotta Sentenced to 8 Years for Stealing Warhol, Pollock Art
Thomas Trotta, 56, was sentenced on March 13 and also ordered to repay $2.8 million in restitution for his role in the thefts. He was the fourth individual to be sentenced as part of a large-scale, multi-state investigation into thefts spanning over two decades.
Alfonso Romero Arrested on Drug Charges After Traffic Stop
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) — A North Platte man wanted for multiple traffic violations is now facing several drug charges following a traffic stop on Interstate 80.
Darrell Burklund Arrested for 2007 Colorado Homicide of Jessica Bejarano
YORK, Neb. (KOLN) – After nearly 18 years, a Nebraska man has been arrested in connection with a 2007 homicide in Colorado. Darrell Burklund, 72, was apprehended on Friday in York and charged with second-degree murder in the death of 25-year-old Jessica Bejarano.
Marselina Ortiz and Jason Warner Arrested for Temecula Burglary
TEMECULA, CA (Riverside County Sheriff’s Department) – A man and a woman from Long Beach were arrested last week for allegedly burglarizing a business in Temecula, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RSO).
Scott Coffin, Jacquelyn Dunn, Michael Greene Arrested in Bethel
BETHEL, Maine (WGME) – Three Mainers and a 17-year-old from Massachusetts were arrested after a raid in Bethel led to the discovery of cocaine and stolen merchandise, according to the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office.
New York Trio Arrested in $32K Retail Theft Operation in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK, Maine (WGME) — Police have arrested three individuals from New York in connection with a major retail theft operation in Brunswick. The trio is accused of stealing over-the-counter medications and beauty products from a Hannaford supermarket.
Andre Jones Arrested in Waterville with $30K Worth of Crack and Fentanyl
WATERVILLE, Maine (WGME) — A New York man was arrested in Waterville after police discovered he was in possession of nearly $30,000 worth of drugs, including crack cocaine and fentanyl.
Michael J. Esquilin Arrested for Stealing Ambulance in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. (CNN) — A Florida man is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing an ambulance from a Tampa hospital and leading police on a high-speed chase over the weekend.
Madison Faye Kramer Arrested for Assault and Drug Charges in Rock Rapids
ROCK RAPIDS, Iowa — Madison Faye Kramer, 26, of Rock Rapids, was arrested early Saturday morning, March 15, on several charges, including second-offense possession of a controlled substance (marijuana), assault, and interference with official acts.
Shawn Jorgensen Sentenced to 5 Years Parole for Vehicle Burglaries
ORANGE CITY, Iowa — Shawn Daniel Jorgensen, a 43-year-old man from O’Neill, NE, was sentenced to five years of parole after pleading guilty to several vehicle burglaries that occurred in Orange City in 2021.
Theia Group Executives Charged in $250 Million Fraud Scheme
Five former executives of Theia Group, Inc. have been charged in a $250 million fraud case that misled investors and lenders regarding the company’s satellite program. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, the defendants allegedly fabricated financial statements, made false claims about government contracts, and provided misleading revenue reports to secure funding.
Jonathan Larmore Sentenced to 5 Years for WeWork Stock Fraud
Jonathan Moynahan Larmore, 51, from Syracuse, Indiana, has been sentenced to five years in prison for securities fraud and tender offer fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Tuesday. Larmore, the former CEO of Arciterra Companies LLC, was convicted of manipulating the stock price of WeWork, a leading real estate company.
Spencer Woman Charged in $41K Social Security Fraud Scheme
A 62-year-old Spencer woman has been charged with defrauding the Social Security Administration (SSA) out of nearly $42,000, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts announced on Monday. Gina Llerena-Donohue faces one count of bank fraud after allegedly exploiting her position as a power of attorney holder for a deceased Social Security beneficiary.
Miami Nurse Sentenced for Tampering with Fentanyl, Endangering Patients
A Miami nurse has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for tampering with medical-grade fentanyl intended for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization procedures. Emmanuel Valentin, 40, pleaded guilty to tampering with consumer products, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida announced Tuesday.
Giovana Lozano Hernandez Charged in Human Smuggling Operation
Giovana Lozano Hernandez, a 26-year-old Mexican national residing unlawfully in Laredo, Texas, has been charged with conspiracy to smuggle and harbor undocumented immigrants, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas announced on March 18. Hernandez, initially charged by criminal complaint, is expected to appear for an arraignment before a U.S. magistrate judge soon.
Two Inmates Sentenced for Gang-Ordered Stabbing at San Diego Prison
Two inmates were sentenced on March 17 for their involvement in a violent stabbing at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in San Diego. Jonathan Barba, 32, of Victorville, was sentenced to 51 months in prison, while Abraham Gomez-Rodriguez, 26, of Imperial Beach, received 37 months, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California reported.
DEA Charges Three in Major California Meth Trafficking Conspiracy
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced on March 17 the return of a three-count superseding indictment, charging three individuals in connection with a large-scale drug trafficking conspiracy operating in California’s Central Valley.
Oleg Beretsky Charged in $22 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
Oleg Beretsky, 67, of Naples, Florida, has been charged with conspiring to commit healthcare fraud and money laundering, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York announced Tuesday.
16 Arrested in Major Escondido Drug Trafficking Bust
Federal authorities have arrested 16 individuals linked to a major drug trafficking ring based in Escondido, California. The suspects are charged with distributing methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and Adderall, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California.
Venezuelan National Sentenced for Smuggling Immigrants and Profiting from Their Labor
Cesar David Martinez-Gonzalez, a 40-year-old Venezuelan national, was sentenced to three years in federal prison and ordered to pay $20,560 in restitution for his role in smuggling undocumented immigrants into the United States and profiting from their forced labor.
