El Paso UPS Driver, Accomplice Arrested in Theft Scam
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A local UPS driver and a woman have been arrested for involvement in a theft scam and other charges, the Horizon City Police Department announced on Wednesday, March 26.
Michigan Couple Arrested in Mexico Over Timeshare Billing Dispute
A Michigan couple is currently being held in a maximum-security prison in Mexico after a timeshare billing dispute escalated into criminal charges.
El Paso Man Arrested with 150+ Counterfeit Documents, ID Theft
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 42-year-old man has been arrested after authorities discovered over 150 counterfeit documents and instruments in his vehicle, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office reported on Wednesday afternoon, March 26.
Bossier City Woman Killed in Shooting; La’Anthony Jeter Arrested
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) — A young woman is dead after a shooting early Wednesday morning (March 26) in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Georgia Man Arrested After $225K in Marijuana Seized in Louisiana
WEBSTER PARISH, La. (KSLA) — A Georgia man is behind bars in Webster Parish after authorities seized nearly a quarter of a million dollars in marijuana during a traffic stop.
Two Arrested in Shreveport Drug and Firearm Bust
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Two individuals were arrested in Shreveport after a search warrant was executed at a residence on March 4, 2024.
Taun Kirby Bewsher Arrested for Scamming Adventure Tourists
Fraudulent Tour Guide Deceives Clients Out of Thousands
Three Suspects Indicted for Shreveport Cousins’ Murder
Alissa Rogers, Deaiviantan Davis, and Rufus Anderson Charged in Killing of Tristavian and Jakeva Datcher
Ian Fleming Arrested After Fatal Crash in Glendale, Ore
A 55-year-old man from Wolf Creek, Oregon, has been arrested on charges of second-degree manslaughter following a devastating pickup truck crash that resulted in the death of his 11-year-old daughter. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), alcohol and drugs played a role in the tragic accident.
Former Sahuarita Employee and Business Owner Arrested for Fraud
A former Sahuarita employee and a local business owner have been arrested following a thorough investigation into theft and fraud. Joe Marti, a former employee of the town, and Mike Felix, owner of Mikey’s Concrete, were both arrested on March 26 in connection with a scheme involving town-issued credit and fuel cards.
Armando Alvarado Arrested After Standoff in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Deputies from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested 44-year-old Armando Alvarado following an anonymous tip regarding his location. The arrest occurred on Tuesday, after Alvarado was wanted for multiple charges, including failure to comply with sex offender duties, assault-family violence, and filing false reports to induce emergency responses.
Kentucky Woman Arrested for Online Fraud in Lafayette Parish
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A woman from Kentucky is behind bars in Lafayette Parish after being accused of defrauding a victim through an online sale.
Three New Jersey Men Charged with Stealing $30K in Tools and Merchandise from Home Depot
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Three men from New Jersey have been arrested and charged with stealing nearly $30,000 worth of tools and merchandise from multiple Home Depot locations across Pennsylvania.
Five Arrested in Lafayette Parish on Firearm and Drug Charges
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Five individuals were arrested in Lafayette Parish on March 24, 2025, following an investigation into suspicious activities near the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus. The arrests were made after officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to a report of people allegedly brandishing firearms in the 100 block of Lamar Street.
Two Men Arrested for Attempted ATM Theft in Church Point, Louisiana
CHURCH POINT, La. (KLFY) — Two men were arrested in Church Point on June 26, 2024, after attempting to break into an ATM at a local bank. The suspects damaged the machine but were unable to access the money. The break-in was discovered when bank employees arrived at work and noticed the damage, prompting them to report the incident to the Church Point Police Department.
Two Men Arrested in Lake Charles for EBT Card Theft Scheme Across Multiple Louisiana Cities
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KLFY) — Two men have been arrested in connection with a string of thefts involving stolen EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) cards across various Louisiana cities, including Lake Charles, Lafayette, Shreveport, Denham Springs, and Kenner. The suspects, Ahmad Ibrahim, 33, and Dieudome Tamekeng, 39, were apprehended by Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s deputies.
Leesburg Man Arrested After Stealing Merchandise from Walmart and Fleeing into Traffic
SUMMERFIELD, Fla. (KLFY) — A Leesburg man was arrested Monday afternoon after attempting to steal items from Walmart and running into traffic to avoid arrest.
UPS Employee Arrested for Stealing Over $200K in Luxury Goods and Electronics
SAN BENITO, Texas (KFOX14) — A 37-year-old employee of the UPS Brownsville Distribution Center has been arrested after authorities accused him of stealing more than $200,000 worth of luxury goods and high-end electronics from his employer.
Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to Life for 1994 Robbery and Sexual Assault at San Jose Mall
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KFOX14) — A convicted sex offender has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in a violent robbery and sexual assault that occurred more than 30 years ago at the Oakridge Mall in South San Jose, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
Dutchess County Man Arrested for Stolen Truck After Six-Month Investigation
TOWN OF SOUTHEAST, NY (KFOX14) — A six-month-long investigation into the theft of a truck in Southeast led to the arrest of 39-year-old Sean Turcios, a resident of Beekman, on felony grand larceny charges.
Summerville Man Arrested for Attempted Murder After Shooting Incident
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — Sincere Joseph Lee, 23, of Summerville, has been arrested and charged with four counts of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime following a shooting incident Monday evening.
Iowa Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud After Misusing Special Needs Trust Funds
MARION, Iowa (U.S. Attorney’s Office) — Megan Middaugh, 39, of Marion, Iowa, pleaded guilty to wire fraud after using nearly all of the funds from a special needs trust to cover her own personal expenses, including significant gambling losses. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa announced her guilty plea on Tuesday.
William Powell and Jasmine Spencer Plead Guilty to PPP Loan Fraud
William Powell, 34, of Huntington, and Jasmine Spencer, 32, of Charleston, have both pleaded guilty to federal charges related to fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, as announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia on Tuesday.
Emily Svoboda Sentenced to 13 Years for Meth & Fentanyl Trafficking
Emily Svoboda, 31, of Missoula, was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess and distribute controlled substances, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Montana, announced on March 25.
Thurman Curley Charged with Murder in Pueblo Pintado Shooting
Thurman Curley, 35, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, has been charged with murder in federal court after a fatal shooting that occurred during an altercation on March 17, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico announced on March 25.
Kumkio Leftha Martin Sentenced to 12+ Years for Richmond Armed Robberies
Kumkio Leftha Martin, 31, of Chesterfield, Virginia, has been sentenced to 12 years and three months in federal prison for his role in a series of armed robberies in the Richmond area, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia announced on March 25.
Paul Steed Charged with Wire Fraud and Tax Evasion in $28M Mars Scheme
Paul R. Steed, 58, of Stamford, Connecticut, has been charged with wire fraud and tax evasion after allegedly embezzling over $28 million from his former employer, Mars Inc., the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut announced on March 26.
Father and Son Charged with Fentanyl Distribution in Los Angeles
Antonio Espinoza Zarate, 55, also known as “El Gato,” and his son, Francisco Javier Espinoza Galindo, 31, both from Los Angeles, were charged with possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California announced on March 26.
Miami Man Pleads Guilty to $2.3 Million Unemployment Fraud Scheme
David Godin, 34, a Miami man, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with a $2.3 million scheme to defraud state unemployment insurance programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced on Wednesday.
St. Louis Man Sentenced to 12+ Years for Vehicle Fraud Scheme
Valentino Colic, 34, of St. Louis, has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale vehicle fraud conspiracy that defrauded sellers across multiple states, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois announced today.
Jenni Yoon Jeong Lee Charged with Defrauding $3M from Victims
A 52-year-old woman, Jenni Yoon Jeong Lee, of Federal Way, Washington, has been charged with wire fraud and bank fraud after allegedly defrauding at least 28 victims out of more than $3 million. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington made the announcement on March 21.
Former Zadeh Kicks Owner Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Customers and Banks of Millions
Michael Malekzadeh, 42, the former owner of the now-defunct Oregon-based sneaker resale company Zadeh Kicks LLC, pleaded guilty on March 20 to wire fraud and conspiracy to commit bank fraud. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon, Malekzadeh orchestrated a massive fraud scheme that defrauded customers of more than $65 million and financial institutions of more than $15 million.
Sheff G Sentenced to 5 Years for Attempted Murder and Conspiracy
Sheff G, the 26-year-old Brooklyn rapper, has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted murder and conspiracy. Michael Williams, known by his stage name Sheff G, accepted a court offer on March 26, reducing the initial proposed sentence of 20 years. Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Danny Chun imposed a five-year prison term, followed by five years of supervised release.
Dezhon McCrae Sentenced to 9+ Years for Fraud and Violent Crimes
Dezhon McCrae, a former Salem County resident, has been sentenced to over nine years in federal prison for his involvement in a series of financial crimes and violent conspiracies. The 25-year-old, formerly of Penns Grove, received a 111-month prison sentence on March 18, 2025, from U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court. McCrae had previously pleaded guilty to six federal charges, including conspiracy to commit bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, possession of stolen mail, possession of a stolen postal key, and conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery.
Emmanuel Almonte Mejia Sentenced to 5 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Emmanuel F. Almonte Mejia, a 40-year-old Philadelphia resident, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale fentanyl trafficking conspiracy. Mejia, who pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess fentanyl, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Katharine S. Hayden on March 25, 2025. The sentence includes three years of supervised release after his incarceration.
Joseph Watson Pleads Guilty to Federal Meth and Fentanyl Charges
CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ – Joseph Watson, 38, of Sicklerville in Camden County, pleaded guilty to federal drug distribution charges involving methamphetamine and fentanyl, U.S. Attorney John Giordano announced. Watson entered his plea before U.S. District Judge Christine P. O’Hearn in Camden federal court.
Lamont Baxter Pleads Guilty to Bribery, Fraud, and COVID Scheme
NEWARK, NJ – Lamont Baxter, 49, of Newark, has pleaded guilty to seven federal charges connected to a wide-ranging corruption and fraud scheme that included bribing city officials, falsifying municipal documents, and fraudulently acquiring federal COVID-19 relief funds, U.S. Attorney John Giordano announced.
Mercer County Accounting Professor Sentenced to 24 Months for Tax Fraud
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Gordian A. Ndubizu, a former accounting professor from Princeton Junction, New Jersey, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison after being convicted of multiple charges related to tax evasion and filing fraudulent tax returns. The conviction was announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna on August 15, 2024, following a four-day trial before U.S. District Judge Zahid N. Quraishi.
Raena Fuller Charged with Wire Fraud Over $1.2 Million Scheme
Newark, NJ – Raena Fuller, a 28-year-old woman from Yaphank, New York, has been charged with wire fraud after allegedly obtaining over $1.2 million through fraudulent means, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna.
Executives Convicted in $100M Healthcare Fraud Scheme Targeting NJ
New Jersey – Two former executives of a Louisiana compounding pharmacy have been convicted of orchestrating a $100 million healthcare fraud scheme that targeted New Jersey’s state health benefits programs and TRICARE, the federal insurance plan for military personnel and their families.
