El Monte Man Arrested for Scamming Elderly Redlands Resident
A 53-year-old man from El Monte, Quan Lin, was arrested by Redlands police on charges of scamming a 73-year-old local resident out of $25,000 and attempting to defraud him of an additional $35,000 the following day.
Toronto Man Arrested for Defrauding Windsor School Board of $2.1M
A Toronto man has been arrested and charged in connection with a $2.1 million fraud scheme involving the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board, police announced on Friday.
Thai Police Arrest Japanese Man Suspected of Leading International Scam
BANGKOK — Thai police have arrested Tetsuya Yamaguchi, a 46-year-old Japanese man suspected of leading an international scam network, a senior officer announced Thursday. Yamaguchi was arrested at his condominium in central Bangkok on Friday following a request from Japanese authorities, who seek him on charges of fraud and organized crime.
Thai Police Bust Rental Car Theft Gang, 8 Arrested
In a significant operation, Thai police have apprehended eight members of a gang responsible for stealing over 50 rental cars, using counterfeit documents to register the vehicles, and reselling them on the internet.
German Man Matthias Ebner Arrested for Assaulting Dentists in Thailand
A German man accused of assaulting multiple dentists in Nakhon Ratchasima has been arrested. Police apprehended 41-year-old Matthias Ebner in the car park of a shopping mall on Tuesday afternoon.
Memphis Woman Arrested for TennCare Fraud: Varoneca Parker’s Indictment
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – A recent investigation by special agents from the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) led to the arrest of a Memphis woman, Varoneca Parker, for alleged TennCare fraud.
Andrew Deaner Charged with Attempted Murder and Drug Possession in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – A 36-year-old Memphis man, Andrew Deaner, has been charged with attempted second-degree murder and drug possession after allegedly attacking a victim with an axe and a hammer on Friday afternoon in the Crosstown area.
Madeline’s Story: Montreal Grandparent Scam Targeted American Seniors
In 2020, months after the world shut down for COVID-19, Madeline, an American senior who had worked as a nurse all her life, received a phone call that would change her life.
Glentrell Dodd Arrested in Fatal Shooting on Ashridge Place, Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Memphis police have arrested Glentrell Dodd, 22, following a fatal shooting that took place in the Hickory Hill neighborhood on February 25.
Three Indian Nationals Face Death Penalty for Drug Trafficking in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia (March 21, 2025) – Three Indian nationals accused of drug trafficking aboard a Singapore-flagged vessel could face the death penalty after being detained in Indonesia since July 2024.
Jamil Swati and Theia Group Members Arrested for Fraud in Satellite Scheme
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (March 21, 2025) – Jamil Swati, the head of strategic investments at Theia Group, Inc., was arrested on Tuesday in Bridgeport and charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and two counts of mail fraud, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Edward Martin Jr.
Teacher Loses 1.5 Million Baht in Investment Scam; Chinese Nationals Linked
BANGKOK, Thailand – A Thai teacher who initially saw small returns on her investment in a fraudulent scheme ultimately lost 1.5 million baht when she was unable to withdraw her funds. After investing more money, she received only 57,900 baht, resulting in a significant financial loss.
Multiple Retail Theft Arrests in San Mateo, U-Haul Involved in Crime Spree
SAN MATEO, Calif. (March 21, 2025) – A busy day for retail crime in San Mateo led to several theft-related arrests on Wednesday. Law enforcement responded to multiple incidents across local stores, including lululemon, Macy’s, and The Home Depot, involving suspects using stolen property and attempting fraudulent returns. In one case, a U-Haul truck was found to have been stolen and used in the thefts.
Porterville Man Arrested After Nearly Year-Long Investigation into Taco Stand Theft
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (March 21, 2025) – A nearly year-long investigation into a theft at a Taco vendor stand in Kings County has led to the arrest of Ruben Rocha, a 35-year-old Porterville man, the Kings County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) reported.
Tanner Woman Arrested for Theft at Belk Store in Decatur
DECATUR, Ala. (March 21, 2025) – A Tanner woman, Malinda Williams, was arrested on Wednesday after being identified as a suspect in a retail theft that occurred last year at the Belk store in Decatur.
Los Angeles Man Arrested After Armed Robbery in South Pasadena
SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. (March 17, 2025) – Jose Floresolvera, a 40-year-old Los Angeles resident, was arrested on March 17, 2025, after allegedly committing an armed robbery in the 1700 block of Garfield Avenue in South Pasadena.
Lauderdale County Man Arrested in Connection with $165K Irrigation System Theft and Other Burglaries
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. (March 19, 2025) – James O’Dell Kirkpatrick Jr., a 46-year-old man from Lauderdale County, has been arrested in connection with a series of thefts spanning several months. Kirkpatrick is accused of participating in a string of burglaries, including a $165,000 theft of copper and goods from irrigation systems in Mid-South between September 2024 and January 2025.
Michigan Woman Arrested for Stealing Vehicle in Barren County
A Michigan woman, Misti Hanna, was arrested in Barren County, Kentucky, on Wednesday after authorities located a stolen vehicle from Pennsylvania.
Alexis Faith Wynne Arrested for Stolen Vehicle in Whigham
The Grady County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection to a stolen vehicle discovered in Whigham on March 18.
Shawn L. Hays Arrested for Theft at Lane Pipeline Site
CENTER TOWNSHIP, OH – A 27-year-old Graysville man, Shawn L. Hays, was arrested following an investigation into a theft at a Lane Pipeline site in Center Township.
Cheerleading Coaches Gabriele Kelly & Kaylin Dietrich Charged with Theft
LAKE ZURICH, IL – Two suburban high school cheerleading coaches are facing serious charges of theft and money laundering after police allege they stole thousands of dollars in school district funds for personal use.
Cuban Couple Arrested for Motorcycle Thefts in Miami-Dade County
MIAMI, FL – A couple from Cuba, Janette Bárbara Blanco, 32, and Eric Cordero, 29, were arrested recently in Miami after being linked to a series of motorcycle thefts across Miami-Dade County. Authorities suspect that this is part of an ongoing criminal operation rather than an isolated incident.
Rusty Jacob Joslin Arrested After Month-Long Manhunt in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – A man was taken into custody nearly a month after fleeing from law enforcement, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
Clarksville Man Keihmondre Terrell Arrested on Theft Charges
HOPKINSVILLE, KY – A 28-year-old Clarksville man, Keihmondre Terrell, was arrested Wednesday afternoon on a theft warrant out of Christian County.
Tara Cottrill and Kyle Hall Arrested for Burglary at Peabody Mine Site
MT. CARMEL, Ill. (WFIE) – Two individuals were arrested in Wabash County following burglaries at the former Peabody coal mine property in Mount Carmel.
Cody Lucey Arrested for Theft in West Virginia Bacon Swap Scandal
WEST VIRGINIA – A father from Glen Easton, Cody J. Lucey, was arrested and charged with theft after allegedly switching tags on a piece of Grand Champion bacon at a youth farming competition in Marshall County.
Toronto Woman Cheyenne Ouimette Wanted for Theft and Assault
TORONTO, ON – A 31-year-old woman from Toronto, Cheyenne Ouimette, is currently wanted by police in connection with a retail theft and assault with a weapon.
Malique Quavonne Cole Arrested After Traffic Stop Leads to Drug and Firearm Discovery
SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas – A 22-year-old Sulphur Springs man has been arrested after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs and a stolen firearm
Yella Beezy Arrested for Capital Murder in Connection to Mo3’s Death
DALLAS, TX – Dallas rapper Yella Beezy was arrested on Thursday, March 20, and charged with capital murder in the 2020 killing of Houston rapper Mo3 (real name Melvin Noble). According to Dallas County inmate records, Yella Beezy was picked up by authorities at 4:45 p.m. local time. He is accused of intentionally and knowingly causing Mo3’s death. No bond has been listed for his release.
Timmy S. Stephens Sentenced to Prison for Stealing $360K in Disability Benefits
ATLANTA, GA – Timmy S. Stephens was sentenced to nine months in prison for stealing over $360,000 in Social Security disability benefits, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia announced Tuesday.
Clifton Nez Hamalowa Convicted of First-Degree Murder in Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ – Clifton Nez Hamalowa, 47, of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, was convicted of first-degree murder, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona announced on Tuesday.
Miami Man Pleads Guilty to Hiding $20M in Swiss Bank Accounts
MIAMI, FL – Dan Rotta, 64, of Miami, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to defrauding the United States by concealing more than $20 million in undisclosed Swiss bank accounts, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida announced.
Hartford Man Sentenced to Two Years for Defrauding Financial Institutions
HARTFORD, CT – Ronnie Bonner, 64, of Hartford, was sentenced to two years in federal prison on Tuesday for defrauding multiple financial institutions through a deceptive auto loan scheme, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut.
Gregory Smith Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution and Gun Possession
A Slidell man, Gregory Smith, 41, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including fentanyl distribution, illegal firearm possession, and money laundering, as confirmed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Monday.
Eddie Limas Sentenced to 12 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking
A New Britain man, Eddie Limas, 35, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for trafficking over 400 grams of fentanyl, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut announced on Monday.
Airman Quinterius Chappelle Charged with Murder at Ellsworth AFB
An airman stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base, Quinterius Charles Chappelle, 24, has been charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Sahela Toka Win Sangrait, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota announced on Monday.
Jennifer LaBonte Sentenced to 4 Months for Embezzling $192K from Dealerships
An Essex Junction woman, Jennifer LaBonte, 45, was sentenced to four months in federal prison for wire fraud after embezzling nearly $192,000 from the auto dealerships where she worked, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont announced on Wednesday.
