South Carolina Man Arrested for Attempted Fraud in Jones County
JONES COUNTY, Ga. — A South Carolina man was apprehended in Jones County after attempting to steal an elderly couple’s life savings, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida and California Men Arrested in Charleston ATM Theft Scheme
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Authorities arrested two individuals involved in a series of sophisticated ATM thefts across several jurisdictions in Charleston, according to the Charleston Police Department.
Rayshawn Renaldo Lucas Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Macon, GA
MACON, Ga. — A man wanted for alleged drug trafficking in Bibb County was arrested on Wednesday after a coordinated operation by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office (BSO) and the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force.
Former Charleston County Detention Deputy Charged with Assault
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. — A former detention deputy from Charleston County has been charged with assault and battery following an incident at the Al Cannon Detention Center on Wednesday.
Chinese Woman Arrested in Thailand for $17.7 Million Crypto Scam
PATTAYA, Thailand — Police in Thailand arrested a Chinese woman, Wu Di, in connection with a cryptocurrency scam that defrauded victims of over $17.7 million. During the raid, her boyfriend, Zhou Zongyon, was also apprehended. Zhou, who had been with Wu at the time of the arrest, is wanted in China for kidnapping a woman and demanding a ransom.
Towns County Volunteer Firefighter Arrested on Fraud Charges
TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. — A volunteer firefighter in Towns County was arrested on fraud charges following an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
Former Church Volunteer Arrested on Child Sexual Assault Charges
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the case of a former church volunteer who was arrested on charges of child sexual assault.
Covington Woman Arrested for Embezzling $16,000 from Employer
COVINGTON, Tenn. — A Covington woman has been arrested for embezzling approximately $16,000 from her former employer over the course of two years.
Nigerian Fraudsters Arrested for $50M COVID-19 Scam Using ‘Fraud Bible’
NEW YORK, NY — Two Nigerian fraudsters, Nosakhare Nobore and Solomon Aluko, have been arrested in the United States for their roles in orchestrating a massive $50 million scam to defraud U.S. citizens and the government using a ‘Fraud Bible.’
Bartlett Police Officer Faces Sexual Battery Charge After Tattoo Incident
BARTLETT, Tenn. — Attorneys representing a Bartlett police officer, Hunter Kissinger, who is accused of sexually assaulting a tattoo artist, appeared in court on Monday.
Former Cobb County Firefighter Arrested for Theft and Burglary
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A former Cobb County firefighter, Daniel Trapp, 35, has been arrested on charges of theft, burglary, and making false statements.
Clayton County Man Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — A 40-year-old man, Brandon Pritchett, has been arrested on charges of human trafficking, pimping, and keeping a place of prostitution, authorities confirmed on Friday.
Married Couple and Associate Charged in $1 Million NDIS Fraud Scheme
A married couple and their associate have been charged in a significant NDIS fraud case, involving an alleged scheme worth approximately $1 million. Richard John Kennedy, 36, his wife Charlene Gatt, 31, and their associate Manbir Rooprai, 32, were arrested on Wednesday following a comprehensive five-month investigation into fraudulent activities tied to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Cattle Theft Investigation Leads to Arrests in Texas and Oklahoma
A lengthy investigation into a cattle theft operation led by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Special Ranger John Vance resulted in the arrests of two men, with two additional suspects still at large.
Tyler Traylor Arrested in Copper Wire Theft After Pursuit in Kern County
KERN COUNTY, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man suspected of copper wire theft was arrested following a pursuit in eastern Kern County early Friday morning, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.
Michael Meloche Arrested Twice in Drug and Gun Busts
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 41-year-old Bakersfield man, Michael Meloche, was arrested twice after deputies discovered five firearms and over 140 grams of narcotics, including fentanyl, during multiple search warrants.
Bianca Peake Arrested for Car Break-Ins and Credit Card Theft
PEPPER PIKE, Ohio (WOIO) — A 33-year-old Cleveland Heights woman, Bianca Peake, was arrested on Thursday after security camera footage led to her capture in connection with multiple car break-ins and credit card thefts in Pepper Pike.
Garnett A. Rocchi Arrested for Stealing Explosives in Wyoming County
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Police have arrested Garnett A. Rocchi, 40, of Bluefield, following an ongoing investigation into the theft of explosives from a Wyoming County mining operation.
Gloria McNeil Arrested for Attempted Murder in Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WBFF) – Gloria McNeil, a 34-year-old woman from Baltimore, has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder after an incident that occurred last month.
Chaz Jones Arrested for Stealing Jeep in Tulsa
TULSA, OK (KTUL) — A 23-year-old man, identified as Chaz Jones, has been arrested by the Tulsa Police Department (TPD) for stealing a Jeep from the Red Fox Apartments on March 20.
Michael Rooks & Amanda Reading Arrested for Drug & Weapon Charges in Skiatook
SKIATOOK, OKLA (KTUL) — On Saturday, Skiatook police officers executed a search warrant at a residence in the 800 block of S. Russell, leading to the arrest of two convicted felons.
Wendell Grissom Executed for 2005 Murder in Home Invasion
McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma executed Wendell Grissom on Thursday for the 2005 fatal shooting of Amber Matthews during a home invasion and robbery. Grissom, 56, was put to death by lethal injection at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester at 10:13 a.m. This marks Oklahoma’s first execution of 2025.
Two Men Arrested in Maine Retail Theft Spree, One Is Illegal Alien
AUBURN, Maine — Two men, including an illegal alien, were arrested Thursday in Auburn for their involvement in a series of retail thefts across Maine. Auburn Police located the suspects’ vehicle at approximately 11:20 a.m. on Washington Street, which had been linked to multiple organized thefts around the state.
Bluefield Man Arrested for Stolen Explosives in Wyoming County
WYOMING COUNTY, WV — A 40-year-old man from Bluefield, West Virginia, was arrested on March 19, 2025, after an investigation into stolen explosives material in Wyoming County. Garnett A. Rocci was taken into custody by the West Virginia State Police for possession of stolen explosives.
Woman Arrested for Theft of Water Pump and Solar Lamp in Rio Bravo
RIO BRAVO, TX — A woman has been arrested in connection with the theft of a water pump and solar lamp in Rio Bravo. According to the Webb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a burglary of habitation call around 7 p.m. on January 25, 2025, in the 1500 block of Centeno Lane.
Lewiston Woman Sentenced for Social Security Fraud, Ordered to Pay Restitution
PORTLAND, ME — Donna Desrosiers, 62, of Lewiston, was sentenced in U.S. District Court on Wednesday for Social Security fraud after misrepresenting her household situation over an 11-year period. U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen sentenced Desrosiers to one year of probation and ordered her to pay $90,674 in restitution.
Seven Foreign Nationals Charged in $214M “Pump-and-Dump” Scheme
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois has announced charges against seven foreign nationals involved in a massive international “pump-and-dump” investment fraud scheme. The accused individuals, including five from Malaysia and two from Taiwan, were charged with wire fraud and securities fraud after allegedly defrauding investors and causing substantial financial losses.
California Couple Sentenced for Role in Online Drug Trafficking Ring
A California couple was sentenced to federal prison for conspiring with an international drug trafficking organization to distribute methamphetamine, opioids, and counterfeit pills across the United States. Vanessa Vanly Kaiser, 50, was sentenced to six years in prison, while her husband, Ronald Robert Kaiser, 61, received nearly four years.
Manhattan Art Advisor Sentenced to Over Two Years for Defrauding Clients of $6.5 Million
Lisa Schiff, a prominent Manhattan-based art advisor, was sentenced to over two years in federal prison on Wednesday for defrauding clients out of approximately $6.5 million. Schiff, 54, ran Schiff Fine Art, where she facilitated the purchase and sale of contemporary artwork, but instead of acting in her clients’ best interests, she misappropriated their funds for personal and business expenses.
Maryland Doctor Convicted for Illegally Distributing Narcotics Across 45 States
A federal jury convicted Dr. Ndubuisi Joseph Okafor, 65, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, on multiple charges related to the illegal distribution of narcotics from his Washington, D.C., medical clinic, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced Friday.
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Robbery and Attempted Escape
Mark Laughner, 38, of Pittsburgh, admitted on Wednesday to robbing a bank and attempting to evade law enforcement, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Virginia Beach Man Convicted of Bank Fraud, Identity Theft, and Loan Scams
Dion Lamont Camp, 40, of Virginia Beach, was convicted Friday of multiple criminal charges, including bank fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and the false representation of a Social Security number, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Charlotte Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Cocaine Trafficking in Wilmington
Kinte Fisher, 47, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for trafficking large quantities of cocaine into the Wilmington area over a five-year period, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina announced on Wednesday.
Dominican National Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Fentanyl Distribution in Philadelphia
Alex Wellman Castro Frias, 51, a Dominican citizen who had been residing in Philadelphia, was sentenced Thursday to over six and a half years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking operation based in the city, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced.
Former Culpeper County Sheriff Sentenced to 10 Years for Bribery and Corruption
Scott Howard Jenkins, the former sheriff of Culpeper County, Virginia, was sentenced Friday to 10 years in federal prison for accepting more than $75,000 in bribes. In exchange, Jenkins appointed several businessmen as auxiliary deputy sheriffs, despite their lack of law enforcement training and qualifications.
22 Indicted for Sinaloa Cartel Ties, Drug Trafficking Network
On March 20, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California announced the indictment of 22 individuals allegedly tied to a transnational drug trafficking operation with links to the Beltrán Leyva Cartel, which is associated with Mexico’s infamous Sinaloa Cartel.
Former U of M Coach Matthew Weiss Charged with Identity Theft
Matthew Weiss, 42, former co-offensive coordinator for the University of Michigan, was charged Thursday with unauthorized access to computers and aggravated identity theft, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan.
