Chicago Police Arrest Two in Las Vegas Online Job Scam
Las Vegas (KLAS) — Authorities have arrested two individuals in Chicago related to an online job scam that defrauded Las Vegas residents out of hundreds of dollars. The arrests came after a large number of victims fell for a fraudulent Amazon delivery driver ad that promised job opportunities but resulted in financial loss
Two Arrested in Lancaster County Credit Card Skimming Operation
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — A routine traffic stop in Lancaster County Thursday afternoon led to the discovery of a credit card skimming operation and the arrest of two men. The incident occurred on Interstate 80 near Cornhusker Highway when a member of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Criminal Interdiction Unit pulled over a vehicle for following too closely.
Suffolk Woman Warns of Scam Threatening Arrest and Deportation
SUFFOLK, NY — A Suffolk woman is warning others after scammers posing as Border Patrol agents threatened her with arrest and deportation during a phone call last Thursday. The woman, identified only as Annie for her safety, says the over two-hour phone call took place while she was at work.
CEO of Escobar Inc. Arrested for Fraud and Money Laundering
LOS ANGELES, CA — The CEO of a company that owned the rights to Pablo Escobar’s name and likeness has been arrested and extradited to the U.S. to face a slew of criminal charges, including fraud and money laundering. Olaf Kyros Gustafsson, 31, also known as “El Silencio,” is a Swedish national and the founder of Escobar Inc., a Puerto Rico-based corporation that marketed products using the notorious Colombian drug lord’s persona.
Five Arrested in Connection with Romanian Organized Crime Network
HOUSTON, TX — A major fraud operation tied to a Romanian organized crime network has led to the arrest of five individuals, with law enforcement uncovering multiple criminal activities such as ATM skimming, vehicle theft, and the production of fraudulent documents. The arrests were made after several agencies collaborated to tackle this sophisticated crime scheme operating in the U.S.
Two Arrested in $35,000 Scam in Fair Lawn, NJ
FAIR LAWN, NJ — Jainshe You, 40, and Zibo Zhang, 50, both from Flushing, NY, were arrested on March 26 in connection to a fraudulent scheme that led to a Fair Lawn resident being scammed out of $35,000.
Shirley Man Arrested for Stealing from 8 Suffolk County Businesses
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Anthony Anzalone, 55, of Shirley, has been arrested after allegedly stealing from eight businesses across Suffolk County over the past week and a half.
New Jersey Mother and Boy Arrested for Attempted Grand Larceny
HEWLETT, NY — Melissa Maldonado, 19, of New Jersey, and an underage boy were arrested Wednesday in connection with an attempted grand larceny in Hewlett, according to Nassau County police.
Former Martial Arts Instructor Faces 42 Counts of Sexual Abuse
Poughkeepsie, NY — Tyler LeClerc, a 28-year-old former martial arts instructor, was led into a courtroom in handcuffs on Tuesday, facing a 42-count indictment that includes serious charges of sexual abuse. LeClerc’s arrest has sent shockwaves through the local community, as many families who once trusted him with their children packed the courtroom during his arraignment.
Nebraska Man Arrested on Drug and Ammunition Charges Following Traffic Stop
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — A Nebraska City man was arrested on Monday following a traffic stop in Lincoln, where law enforcement discovered methamphetamine, marijuana, and ammunition in his vehicle, according to court documents.
Lake Elsinore Suspect Arrested in Connection to Double Shooting
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — A 19-year-old man has been arrested after two people were shot in Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, on March 22.
Joshua Patrick Lucero Sentenced to Nine Years for Portland Burglary Ring
Joshua Patrick Lucero, a 33-year-old leader of a Portland-based burglary ring, has been sentenced to nine years in prison. The sentencing follows Lucero’s guilty plea to more than 30 felony charges, including car theft, stolen property possession, and burglarizing several businesses in the area, according to the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.
Elvis Lizama Pena Arrested for Mail Theft in South Pasadena
A 24-year-old suspect, identified as Elvis Lizama Pena from Los Angeles, was arrested early Tuesday morning for mail theft after a South Pasadena police officer discovered stolen mail and a fishing device at a USPS drop box.
Jordan Sullivan and Alyssa Williams Arrested in Vancouver Murder
Clark County deputies arrested two individuals from Vancouver, Washington, on Friday in connection with the October 2024 murder of 78-year-old Patricia Jimerfield. Among those arrested was Jimerfield’s grandson, Jordan Sullivan, who now faces a first-degree murder charge. Also arrested was Alyssa Williams, 30, who faces a second-degree murder charge.
Cody Fullen Arrested in Lebanon for Stolen Vehicle, Drug Charges
Lebanon Police arrested a 36-year-old Nashville man on March 24 after officers discovered he was driving a stolen vehicle and had outstanding warrants. The incident began when officers received an alert from a license plate reader about a Dodge Ram with a stolen tag, originally taken from Lexington, TN.
Dana McDaniel Pleads Guilty to Bribery Charges in DC
Dana McDaniel, a former top official in Washington D.C., pleaded guilty to bribery charges on Friday. McDaniel, who served as Deputy for the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) from January 2020 until April 2023, was indicted in February. The indictment revealed that between September 2022 and August 2024, McDaniel accepted at least $10,000 in cash bribes in exchange for steering government contracts and grants toward businesses linked to a cooperating witness.
Richard Carlson Arrested After Resisting Arrest and Stolen Vehicle in Colorado Springs
A man was arrested in Colorado Springs on Friday morning after attempting to resist arrest when caught in a stolen vehicle. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of West Monument Street at 2:28 a.m., where they found a man inside a vehicle that had been reported stolen.
Three Men Arrested for ATM Thefts in Berlin, Connecticut
Three men were arrested Thursday in connection with the theft of an ATM and the attempted theft of another in Berlin, Connecticut. Francisco Ayala, 24, from Ansonia, and Bridgeport residents Donnie James, 22, and Edgar Crespo, 34, were each charged with multiple counts, including burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary, larceny, conspiracy to commit larceny, and criminal mischief. They were held on a $300,000 bond each.
Three Arrested in Delta County for Large Drug Seizure
Three individuals were arrested in Delta County on Monday night after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs. A deputy with the Delta County Sheriff’s Office had initiated the stop on Highway 50 after observing the driver swerving and having difficulty maintaining their lane.
First Suspect Arrested in Armed Robbery of Montgomery Businessman
The first of four suspects involved in the armed robbery of Montgomery businessman Jim Massey III has been arrested and is facing federal charges.
Man Found Guilty of Human Trafficking in Arapahoe County, Colo
A man has been found guilty of human trafficking in Arapahoe County, Colorado, after a nearly five-year-long case that began with a routine traffic stop.
Port Angeles Man Arrested for Stealing Copper from Local Business
A 36-year-old man from Port Angeles has been arrested on felony burglary charges after stealing copper and other valuable materials from a local business.
Three Arrested in Grant Parish Synthetic Marijuana Smuggling Plot
Three individuals were arrested on Thursday during a search of a short-term rental house in Grant Parish, according to authorities.
19-Year-Old Giovanni Arcos Arrested for Attempted Murder in Colorado Springs
A 19-year-old man, Giovanni Arcos, was arrested and charged with attempted murder on Saturday morning, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
Gerald McKenzie Arrested for Punching Woman, Stealing Cell Phone in Macon
A man was arrested on Wednesday after punching a woman in the head and stealing her cell phone, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
Alexandria Man Courtney Dixon Arrested on Drug and Firearm Charges
An Alexandria man was arrested on February 26 following a joint investigation by the Alexandria Police Department (APD) and Rapides Area Drug Enforcement Agents (RADE).
Former Leesville Deputy Marshal Kim Pollock Arrested for Theft of $82,000
A former Leesville Chief Deputy Marshal, Kim Pollock, has been arrested for allegedly stealing approximately $82,000 from the Leesville City Marshal’s Office (LCMO), following an investigation conducted by the Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division (LSP CID).
Kelly Ward Arrested for Trafficking Over $12,000 Worth of Meth in Gainesville
Hall County authorities arrested Kelly Leif Ward, 43, of Gainesville, after seizing over $12,000 worth of methamphetamine on Thursday.
Slovenian Nationals Sentenced to 10 and 13 Years for Heroin Trafficking
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Friday that Gorazd Filimonovic and Gasper Urbanc were sentenced to 10 years and 13 years in prison, respectively, for their roles in conspiring to import hundreds of kilograms of heroin into the United States.
Owings Mills Woman Sentenced to 11+ Years for Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced Friday that Querida Moran, 53, of Owings Mills, was sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine.
Washington Man Sentenced for Role in Covering Up 2018 Yakama Nation Murder
A Washington man has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for his role in the cover-up of a 2018 murder of a Yakama Nation woman, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington announced on Wednesday.
Johnston Man Sentenced to Prison for Leading Luxury Vehicle Fraud Scheme
A Johnston man has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in federal prison for leading a conspiracy that used stolen identities to fraudulently finance luxury vehicles, including Land Rovers, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island.
Fresno Man Convicted for Selling Stolen Catalytic Converters Worth Over $2.7 Million
FRESNO, Calif. (U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California) – On Friday, George Thomas, 72, formerly of Fresno and Clovis, was convicted of selling thousands of stolen catalytic converters, generating over $2.7 million in illegal profits. He was also convicted of structuring cash withdrawals to avoid federal reporting requirements, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California.
Ravenna Man Convicted of $1.2 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme
RAVENNA, Ohio (U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio) – Mustafa Ayoub Diab, 41, of Ravenna, has been convicted for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that stole over $1.2 million from federal COVID-19 relief programs. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio made the announcement Friday.
Melvin E. Rivera-Oliveras Charged in Puerto Rico Bank Fraud Scheme
On March 25, Melvin E. Rivera-Oliveras, 40, of Ponce, was charged with multiple bank fraud and money laundering offenses, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Puerto Rico revealed. Rivera-Oliveras was indicted for orchestrating fraud schemes targeting federally insured financial institutions in Puerto Rico during 2020 and 2022.
Shelby Lynn Hill Sentenced for Fraudulently Misusing PPP Loans
Shelby Lynn Hill, 54, from Crystal Beach, Texas, has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining and misusing Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee announced on Friday. In addition to her prison sentence, Hill was ordered to pay $264,645 in restitution and a forfeiture money judgment. After completing her sentence, Hill will serve one year of supervised release.
14 Texas Residents, Louisiana Woman Charged in PPP Loan Fraud
Fourteen Texas residents and one Louisiana woman have been charged for allegedly participating in fraudulent schemes to obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and unemployment insurance benefits, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas announced. On Thursday, the department confirmed that the final five defendants were arrested and will appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Dena Hanovice Palermo.
Former Haitian Mayor Jean Viliena Convicted of Green Card Fraud
Jean Morose Viliena, 52, the former mayor of Les Irois, Haiti, was convicted on Friday of fraudulently obtaining a U.S. Permanent Resident Card, commonly known as a green card, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts. Viliena was found to have knowingly concealed his involvement in political violence and extrajudicial killings.
Gainesville Man Arrested in Methamphetamine Trafficking Bust
Trevor Wade Southers, 24, of Gainesville, was arrested on methamphetamine trafficking charges following a joint investigation between Hall and Madison County authorities. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office reported that Southers was a passenger in an SUV pulled over on Thursday, March 20, at Mundy Mill Road and Creekside Place.
Former Morgan Stanley Advisor Sentenced to 12 Years for Fraud
Jesus Rodriguez de la Cruz, 46, a former financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in El Paso, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for orchestrating a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas announced the sentence on Thursday.
Albuquerque Man Arrested for Stealing $8,000 in Merchandise
Mark Burchett, 44, was arrested in Albuquerque after being accused of committing nearly two dozen shoplifting incidents, stealing more than $8,000 worth of merchandise. Police say Burchett is connected to 23 separate thefts at two stores and was identified through a pattern of thefts and the specific types of items stolen.