Houston Man Arrested in Multi-Million Dollar Generator Scam
Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen revealed on Tuesday the arrest of 46-year-old Houston resident James Eric Barnes. Barnes is facing charges of organized criminal activity following a detailed investigation into a large-scale emergency power generator theft operation that defrauded numerous Texas businesses.
Takya White Arrested in Connection with Shreveport Bank Fraud Scheme
Shreveport, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A second woman suspected of bank fraud has been arrested, the Shreveport Police Department announced.
Frederick Leon McCoy Jr. Arrested for Drug Charges in Priceville
PRICEVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – A Montgomery man is facing several charges after Priceville Police found drugs and marijuana in his vehicle while two young children were present.
Kevin Williams and Byron Wilson Charged in $1.7M Jewelry Robbery
WHITE PLAINS, NY – Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Matthew Podolsky, announced today that a Complaint has been unsealed charging Kevin Williams and Byron Wilson with the robbery of a jewelry store in Hartsdale, New York, on December 16, 2024. The defendants allegedly stole approximately $1.7 million worth of jewelry during the heist.
Austin Morrishow Pleads Guilty to Ammunition Possession in Bronx Shooting
NEW YORK – Austin Morrishow, 27, pled guilty today to illegally possessing ammunition, a charge related to his involvement in a shooting that occurred on June 30, 2023, in the Bronx. Morrishow and his co-defendant, Curtis White, fired multiple shots at cars on a residential street, one of which struck and seriously injured a five-year-old girl.
Sanl Mehmedovic and Klajdi Avdiaj Arrested in Hartford Narcotics Bust
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) – Several individuals were arrested in connection with a narcotics investigation following the execution of five search and seizure warrants in Hartford on Wednesday.
Cody Mallard Arrested in Watertown for Drug Trafficking Operation
WATERTOWN, Conn. (WFSB) – A 31-year-old Branford man, Cody Mallard, was arrested on Wednesday morning following a traffic stop in Watertown.
Jennifer McAdam Arrested for Misusing PTO Funds in West Hartford
WEST HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – Jennifer McAdam, 43, a volunteer for the Wolcott Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), was arrested on charges of misusing the organization’s funds.
Cory Grado Sentenced to 17 Years for Sexual Assault and Recording
SAN MARCOS, Texas – Cory Grado, 23, of San Marcos, was sentenced to 17 years in prison after being convicted of sexual assault and invasive visual recording. The sentence was handed down after disturbing evidence was presented during his trial, which showed Grado recorded himself sexually assaulting a victim.
Zariel Melendez Arrested in Centre County for Cocaine Possession
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. – Zariel Melendez, a 32-year-old man from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, was arrested on March 21, 2025, after being found with nearly nine pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop on Interstate 99 in Marion Township.
Troy Pelton Arrested for February Burglary in Wysox, PA
WYSOX, Pa. – Troy Pelton, 18, of Wysox, was arrested on March 25, 2025, in connection to a burglary that occurred February 24, 2025, at a residence in Jackson Mobile Home Park.
Ulster Man Sentenced for Criminal Trespass and Terroristic Threats
ULSTER, Pa. – Alexander J. Ornelas IV, 19, of Ulster, was sentenced on March 25, 2025, for two crimes he committed in 2024. The Bradford County District Attorney’s Office announced that Ornelas was sentenced to a minimum of three months to a maximum of 18 months in the Bradford County Correctional Facility, followed by two years of probation.
Towanda Man Christopher M. Clark Sentenced for Burglary
TOWANDA, Pa. (WETM) – Christopher M. Clark, a 53-year-old man from Towanda, has been sentenced to a minimum of 90 days in the Bradford County Correctional Facility and enrolled in the Bradford County Treatment Court Program after being found guilty of burglary.
Ulster Man Joseph C. Brink Sentenced to Probation for Scam
ULSTER, Pa. (WETM) – Joseph C. Brink, a 37-year-old man from Ulster, has been sentenced to 48 months of probation after being found guilty of stealing money through a contracting scam.
Cheyenne Woman Velma Louise Johnson Arrested on Felony Charges
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Velma Louise Johnson, a 57-year-old woman from Cheyenne, has been arrested on felony charges of burglary and theft over $1,000.
Cheyenne Man Manuel Cruz Munoz Faces Felony Charges for Fentanyl
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Manuel Cruz Munoz, a 36-year-old man from Cheyenne, is facing felony charges after being caught with fentanyl while booked into jail on an unrelated warrant.
Serial Shoplifter Socorro Punzo Arrested in San Jose
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) – Socorro Punzo, a woman accused of being a serial shoplifter, was arrested last week by the San Jose Police Department.
Hall County Man Arrested Again for Child Pornography Possession
HALL COUNTY, Ga. – A Hall County man, previously arrested in December for child pornography, was taken into custody again after further illicit materials were uncovered in a follow-up investigation.
Homeless Man Arrested for Bicycle Trailer Theft in The Villages
THE VILLAGES, Fla. – A homeless man was arrested in connection with the theft of a bicycle trailer from Target at Rolling Acres Plaza in The Villages.
Charleston Beer Board Members Arrested for Theft from Nonprofit
CHARLESTON, Tenn. – Two members of the beer board in Charleston have been arrested on a five-count indictment, accused of stealing funds from a local nonprofit where they held leadership positions.
Four Arrested in Carson City for Drug Offenses, Stolen U-Haul
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Four individuals were arrested early Tuesday morning following a deputy contact that led to the discovery of a stolen U-Haul and felony drug offenses.
Lincoln Police Use Taser to Arrest Man After Drug Discovery and Fleeing Incident
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — A 39-year-old man was arrested after fleeing from officers during a drug investigation in Lincoln on Monday, with police ultimately using a taser to apprehend him.
Lincoln Man Arrested After Child Assault Leads to Discovery of Drugs and Firearms
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — A 41-year-old man from Lincoln was arrested on March 6 after an investigation into an alleged child assault uncovered drugs and firearms at his home.
Lincoln Man Arrested After Mistakenly Trying to Enter Police Car During Drug Deal Bust
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — A 50-year-old man from Lincoln ended up in jail after mistakenly trying to enter a police vehicle during what appeared to be a drug deal on Friday evening.
Three Men Arrested in Connection to Residential Burglaries in Franklin Township and Hillsborough
SOMERVILLE, N.J. — Authorities have arrested three men in connection with a series of residential burglaries in Franklin Township and Hillsborough, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald announced on Friday.
Brooklyn Man Convicted of Murder in Franklin Township Robbery Killing
SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A Brooklyn man has been convicted of first-degree murder and multiple other charges related to the 2023 killing of Franklin Township resident Artis Timothy Young, the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office announced in a press release.
Two Women Arrested for Stealing Clothes from H&M in Mobile, Alabama
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Two women were arrested last Friday after they allegedly stole clothes from H&M at The Shoppes at Bel Air, according to a release from the Mobile Police Department.
Seven Arrested in Butler County Human Trafficking Operation
BUTLER COUNTY, Kan. (KAKE) — A joint operation aimed at combatting human trafficking in Butler County led to the arrest of seven men on various sex crime charges.
Wonder Lake Man Arrested in Connection with Lake County Sex Trafficking Operation
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. — Jose Puga, 51, of Wonder Lake, was arrested this week in connection with an alleged sex trafficking operation operating in Lake County. Puga has been charged with three counts of involuntary sexual servitude of a minor, three counts of trafficking in persons, and six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
Two Oakville Men Facing Charges for Alleged Human Trafficking
Two Oakville residents, Rayon Powell and Gebre Byrnes, are facing multiple charges related to the trafficking of several women, following an investigation by the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS). The investigation began last July after authorities learned that a woman had been trafficked by the two men.
Texas Woman Arrested for Meth Manufacturing in San Angelo
On Wednesday, the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a stolen Ford Explorer in San Angelo, which led to the discovery of 102 grams of methamphetamine and additional evidence linking the vehicle to illegal activities.
Sanford Man Arrested in Aberdeen After Cocaine, Drugs Found in Car
A Sanford man, Edgar Alexis Rivera Serrano, was arrested after police discovered drugs in his vehicle parked at an Aberdeen park on March 8. According to the Aberdeen Police Department, officers were conducting a routine check of the park after hours when they noticed a vehicle with an occupant inside.
Christina Bromley-Turner Arrested for Forging Checks and Fraud in Aberdeen
Christina Bromley-Turner, 48, of Rockingham, was arrested on Thursday for cashing forged checks at Woodforest National Bank in Aberdeen. The arrest followed an investigation into fraud and forgery that occurred on February 27, when Aberdeen officers responded to the bank regarding the allegations.
Matthew Graves Arrested on Multiple Drug and Firearm Charges in Southern Pines
Matthew Graves, 41, of Southern Pines, is facing multiple drug and firearm charges following a search executed by the Moore County Sheriff’s Department on March 7, 2025. The arrest was announced by Sheriff Ronnie Fields in a press release on Friday.
Stephen McCormick Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges in Pinehurst
Stephen McCormick, 41, of Pinehurst, was arrested after a drug investigation led to the seizure of 21 dosage units of suboxone on Oak Hills Road near Westchester Circle in Pinehurst on Monday. The Moore County Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigation, which resulted in McCormick being charged with multiple drug offenses.
Willis Blackmon Arrested After Dropping Cocaine at Aberdeen Food Lion
Willis Blackmon, 63, of Aberdeen, is facing felony charges after allegedly dropping a bag of cocaine at a local Food Lion. The Aberdeen Police Department announced the arrest on Friday, which stemmed from an incident that occurred on August 14, 2024.
John Chisholm Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges in Moore County
John Chisholm, 28, of West End, was arrested on February 18, 2025, after a joint investigation between the Moore County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina SBI Cyber Crimes Unit. The investigation was prompted by a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
Jermaad Allbrooks Arrested After Traffic Stop in West End
Jermaad Allbrooks, 41, of West End, was arrested on Monday following a traffic stop on Lea Road by detectives from the Moore County Sheriff’s Office. The stop was initiated due to Allbrooks’ revoked driver’s license, which led to a subsequent search of his vehicle.
Frederick Wiggington Faces Evidence Hearing in Wife’s Murder Case
AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (BTW21) — Frederick Wiggington, accused of murdering his wife, Elsie Wiggington, and concealing her body for over a year, appeared in court on March 10 for a hearing regarding crucial evidence in his ongoing trial.
Victoria Jenkins Arrested for Shooting Husband in Nathalie, VA
NATHALIE, Va. (BTW21) — A 35-year-old woman from Nathalie has been arrested and charged with several felonies after allegedly wounding her husband during a shooting incident on Saturday night, according to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.
