Simi Valley Police Arrest Ruishan Liu in $200K Financial Scam
Simi Valley, CA – A 21-year-old man from Los Angeles County was arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into a large-scale financial scam targeting an elderly resident.
Bradenton Businessman Jeremy DeMers Arrested for $100K Fraud Scheme
Bradenton, FL – A Bradenton businessman, Jeremy DeMers, was arrested following a year-long investigation into the misappropriation of construction funds. DeMers, 45, faces serious felony charges, including misappropriating construction funds exceeding $100,000 and scheming to defraud over $50,000.
VSUPD Reports on Key Incidents from 3/28 to 3/30, Including Theft and Graffiti
A 19-year-old arrested for theft, social media trespassing, and vandalism under investigation
Aloysius Sears Arrested for Credit/Debit Card Fraud in Decatur
Decatur, Ala. – Aloysius Sears, 31, was arrested after three warrants were issued for fraudulent use of a stolen credit/debit card. The investigation began on January 20, when a Decatur resident reported their card had been stolen during a burglary.
Key West Couple Arrested for Scamming $4K from Travelers to Cuba
Key West, Fla. – A couple from Key West, Steven Carl Sanchez, 53, and Traci Leann Culiver-Sanchez, 60, has been arrested after allegedly scamming seven individuals out of thousands of dollars for a promised trip to Cuba that never occurred.
Former Punk Rocker Doug Grozelle Arrested in Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi Scheme
Ontario, Canada – Doug Grozelle, a former punk rock frontman turned Ponzi scheme mastermind, was arrested Thursday in connection with a complex $24.6 million investment fraud. Grozelle, 49, is accused of orchestrating an international Ponzi scheme that swindled at least 236 investors, including a number of Halton Regional Police officers. He faces two counts of fraud over $5,000.
Florida Woman Sehrelina Tardo Found Guilty of Embezzling from New Orleans Dealership
New Orleans, LA – Sehrelina Tardo, 36, a former accountant at a New Orleans car dealership, was found guilty on March 26 for embezzling customer cash down payments and deposits between November 2018 and May 2023.
Taylen Leclere Sentenced to Nearly 19 Years for Topeka Teen’s Murder
TOPEKA, Kan. – Taylen J. Leclere, 18, was sentenced to 226 months, or just under 19 years in prison, in connection to the 2023 murder of 17-year-old Victor N. Carlton. Shawnee County court records show that Leclere, who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and aggravated robbery earlier this year, was one of three teenagers arrested in the case.
Three Philadelphia Men Arrested in $28,500 Retail Theft Ring
Philadelphia police have arrested three men suspected of orchestrating a series of organized retail thefts targeting shoe stores in Philadelphia, surrounding counties, and New Jersey. The men—Darryl Foreman, 31, Demil Coley, 32 (also known as Demil Allen-Coley), and Malik Williams, 31—are believed to be responsible for 22 thefts between February 3 and March 22, 2025, totaling approximately $28,500 in stolen merchandise.
Two Arrested in $1,900 Ulta Beauty Shoplifting Theft; One Suspect Still at Large
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection to a shoplifting theft at the Ulta Beauty store at Eastlake Marketplace, while a second suspect remains at large.
Walnut Grove Man Arrested for Stealing Wire, Causing $10,000 in Damage
A Walnut Grove man, Andrew Lee Wilson, 38, has been arrested after allegedly stealing copper and fiber optic wire, causing significant damage to communication services and repair costs totaling $10,000.
Indiana Man Arrested for Theft, Linked to Multiple Burglaries Across Counties
An Indiana man, Steven Fettinger, 42, was arrested on March 24 after investigators with the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office connected him to the theft of approximately $2,000 worth of new lumber from a construction site in Spencer Township. The lumber was part of a home reconstruction project.
RAF Engineers Daniel Heath and William Lawrence Steal Statue
Two 22-year-old British Royal Air Force (RAF) engineers, Daniel Heath and William Lawrence, were sentenced to steep fines and community service after being found guilty of vandalizing and stealing a statue of Paddington Bear in Newbury, England.
Warren NJ Man Arrested for Stealing Fraudulent Package
Warren Township, NJ – On April 1, 2025, Jeikin E. Martinez-Torres, a 30-year-old resident of Newark, NJ, was arrested after attempting to steal a package that had been fraudulently purchased online and was scheduled for delivery to a residence in Warren Township.
Kavon Powell-Coleman Charged with Vehicular Homicide in NJ Crash
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Kavon Powell-Coleman, 35, from Plainfield, New Jersey, has been charged with vehicular homicide after a motor vehicle accident in North Plainfield on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The incident was announced by Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and North Plainfield Police Chief Alan McKay.
Juliette Piscopo Arrested for Attempted Murder in Road Rage Incident
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Juliette A. Piscopo, 26, of Green Brook, New Jersey, has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder during a road rage incident on Route 22 West in North Plainfield on Sunday, February 2, 2025. The arrest was announced by Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and North Plainfield Chief of Police Alan McKay on Tuesday.
Kenneth Walker Arrested for Stealing Over $6,000 from Lowe’s
SUFFOLK, VA — Kenneth Walker, a 30-year-old man from Suffolk, was arrested Tuesday, March 31, 2025, in connection with the theft of over $6,000 worth of merchandise from Lowe’s stores across the Hampton Roads area.
Travis Cuthbertson Arrested After Theft, High-Speed Chase in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, NC — A Charlotte man, Travis Eugene Cuthbertson, 35, was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly stealing merchandise from a local Walgreens and leading police on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash.
Donald Hill Arrested for Alleged Mail Theft in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL — Donald T. Hill, 35, was arrested early Thursday, March 20, in the 6900 block of West Belmont Avenue during a surveillance operation related to a series of alleged mail thefts. Hill is suspected of being involved in multiple mail theft incidents across the Northwest Side of Chicago and potentially other parts of the city since at least 2024.
Three Arrested for Theft and Assault at Clarkesville Package Store
CLARKESVILLE, GA — The Clarkesville Police Department announced the arrest of three women involved in a violent theft and assault at the Clarkesville Package Store on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The suspects—Amiah Unique Lovett, 17, of Ruskin, FL; Ja’Naysia Nichelle Joyce Anderson, 18, of St. Petersburg, FL; and Jade Kinsley Stewart, 19, also of St. Petersburg, FL—face multiple charges, including aggravated assault, burglary, felony shoplifting, and robbery with force.
Christopher and Randolph Wagoner Indicted on Drug Charges
LANCASTER, OH — Christopher Wagoner, 39, and Randolph Wagoner, 62, both of Lancaster, were indicted on felony drug charges following a traffic stop and search of their home, which led to the discovery of fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Peosta Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Rolex Insurance Fraud
DES MOINES, Iowa – Bryce Douglas Murphy, 33, of Peosta, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to insurance fraud and fraudulent practice.
Antavis Watson Charged with First-Degree Murder in Iowa City Shooting
IOWA CITY, Iowa – 44-year-old Antavis Watson has been charged with first-degree murder after a fatal shooting that occurred in Iowa City last weekend. Watson, who was booked into the Johnson County Jail late Tuesday night, also faces charges of attempted murder and dominion/control of a firearm by a felon.
Cashstro Nimmons Arrested in Syracuse Shooting Incident
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Police Department has arrested 21-year-old Cashstro Nimmons in connection with a shooting that occurred on Catherine Street Tuesday afternoon. Nimmons has been charged with second-degree assault, criminal possession of a weapon in the second and third degrees, and criminal possession of a firearm.
Gainesville Man Arrested with 4.5 Pounds of Meth and $7K Cash
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A traffic stop by the Gainesville Police Department (GPD) led to the arrest of 36-year-old Michael Stanley Few on felony drug charges.
Tuscaloosa Woman Arrested for Stealing $208K from Construction Company
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. — Natasha Oliver, a 50-year-old woman from Tuscaloosa County, has been arrested for allegedly stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a local construction company where she worked as a manager.
Janesville Woman Arrested for Stealing Gun from Unlocked Vehicle
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Kimberly Heaps, 36, was arrested on Sunday night after allegedly stealing a firearm from an unlocked vehicle in Janesville.
Two Men Arrested in Wallkill for Cocaine and Stolen Mail
TOWN OF WALLKILL, N.Y. — Two men were arrested early Thursday, March 27, after a vehicle stop by Wallkill Town Police on Route 17 East.
New Waverly Man Arrested for Theft and Drug Charges in Chester
CHESTER, Texas — Tyler County law enforcement made a significant arrest on Sunday, March 23, after locating a stolen trailer and other stolen property. Charles Lee Denton, 41, of New Waverly, was arrested after deputies stopped his truck, which was hauling a lowboy trailer reported stolen from a residence in Polk County.
New York Gang Leader Sentenced to 25 Years for Violent Crimes and Drug Trafficking
NEW YORK, New York — Jerrin Pena, 23, also known as “Rooga,” has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to his role in multiple violent acts and drug trafficking as a leader of the Own Every Dollar (OED) gang. The sentencing was announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York on Wednesday.
South Carolina Trio Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud Scheme Involving Medicaid
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Three individuals from Lancaster, South Carolina, have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud in connection with a fraudulent Medicaid scheme that resulted in over $246,000 in false claims.
Maryland Attorney Sentenced for Attempted Extortion of $25 Million from Hospital System
BALTIMORE, MD — Stephen L. Snyder, a 77-year-old prominent medical malpractice attorney from Baltimore, has been sentenced to three years of probation, including six months of home confinement, for attempting to extort $25 million from a hospital system.
David Fuhrmann Pleads Guilty to Paying Kickbacks for Unnecessary Brain Scans
A New York-based national sales director, David Fuhrmann, admitted Wednesday to participating in a conspiracy to pay kickbacks in exchange for medically unnecessary brain scans. The scheme, which defrauded Medicare of more than $70 million, was revealed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts.
Mervyn Fombe Abiko Pleads Guilty in $1M Unemployment Fraud Scheme
Mervyn Fombe Abiko, 35, from Prince George’s County, has pleaded guilty to federal charges for his role in a conspiracy that fraudulently obtained over $1 million in unemployment benefits. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced the guilty plea on Wednesday.
Ladell Tharpe Sentenced to 7 Years for Beverly Hills Jewelry Heist
Ladell Tharpe, a 39-year-old man from Long Beach, was sentenced Monday to seven years in federal prison for his involvement in a smash-and-grab robbery at a Beverly Hills jewelry store, where more than $2.6 million in merchandise was stolen. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, Tharpe participated in the robbery with co-defendants Deshon Bell, 22, Jimmy Lee Vernon III, 33, and an unnamed minor.
Former CEO Brandon Becker Sentenced to 7 Years for $19M Fraud Scheme
Brandon Becker, 53, the former CEO of CardReady LLC, was sentenced Monday to seven years in federal prison for orchestrating a $19 million laundering scheme that defrauded a credit card processor and a federally insured bank, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.
Florida Couple Pleads Guilty to Conspiring in Federal Security Contract Fraud
Ricky Dallas O’Quinn, 63, of Melbourne, Florida, and his wife, Mabel O’Quinn, have pleaded guilty to conspiring to provide and receive unlawful labor payments in connection with a scheme involving federal security contracts, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Eden Woman, Candace Hampton, Arrested on Multiple Drug and Firearm Charges
Eden, NC – Candace Michelle Hampton, 37, of Eden, North Carolina, was arrested on March 26, 2025, following a comprehensive investigation by the Eden Police Department Special Operations Division. Known by the alias “Cupcake,” Hampton faces multiple serious charges related to drug distribution and firearms.
Four Arrested in Stuart, VA Breaking and Entering Incident
STUART, VA (BTW21) – Four individuals were arrested on Monday following a breaking and entering incident at a residence in the Concord Church area of Patrick County, according to Sheriff Dan Smith.
Shea Eugene Penney Arrested in Madison, N.C. Drug Bust
Madison, N.C. (BTW21) – On March 20, 2025, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at 603 Williams Rd., Madison, N.C. This operation followed a comprehensive investigation and resulted in the discovery of a significant amount of illegal substances.
