Melissa Christie-Cameron & Naphtorley Wilson Arrested in Senior Scam
MENANDS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Menands Police Department has arrested two individuals accused of being involved in a scam targeting seniors. Melissa Christie-Cameron, 30, and Naphtorley Wilson, 29, both from Albany, were taken into custody following an investigation that spanned several months.
Tulane QB TJ Finley Suspended After Arrest for Stolen Vehicle
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) — Tulane University quarterback TJ Finley has been suspended from the football team following his arrest on charges of possessing a stolen vehicle. Finley, who was booked for illegal possession of a truck worth more than $25,000, claims he unknowingly purchased the vehicle from a scammer on Facebook Marketplace.
Delaware County FedEx Workers Charged in Cellphone Theft Scheme
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against two FedEx employees from Delaware County who orchestrated a theft scheme last year involving the stealing of cellphones from shipments. These phones were then distributed to co-conspirators who resold them.
Enfield Police Charge Two Suspects in Retail Theft Operation
ENFIELD, CT (WFSB) — Two suspects were arrested and charged after a coordinated effort by Enfield police and a state police retail theft task force to crack down on retail theft in the shopping district.
Third Man Charged in Miami Tractor-Trailer Theft Ring
A third man has been charged in connection with the theft of a tractor-trailer containing around $100,000 worth of poultry products in Miami last year. The arrest follows a separate tractor-trailer theft in Davie, authorities reported.
Robert A. White Pleads Guilty to Second Killing on New Year’s Eve
PEORIA (25News Now) — A man already sentenced to 69 years in prison for the shooting death of a woman on New Year’s Eve 2022 has pleaded guilty to another killing on the same day.
Joshua R. Casey Arrested in Connection with Murder of Jessica Balma
STREATOR (25News Now) — A 38-year-old man is currently in the LaSalle County Jail after being linked to the murder of 37-year-old Jessica Balma.
Seth McCallum Arrested for Attempted Stabbing and Vehicle Theft in Portland
PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) — A Portland man has been charged after attempting to stab a person and then stealing their vehicle on Wednesday night.
Alexander Kubesh Arrested on Felony Drug and Child Endangerment Charges in Rumford
RUMFORD, Maine — A Rumford man is facing multiple felony drug charges and child endangerment offenses following a Wednesday search of his home.
Joshua Campbell and Kenneth McCollum Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Dixfield
DIXFIELD, Maine — Two men were arrested for alleged drug trafficking in Dixfield on Tuesday, following an investigation by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA).
Mitchell Lee Jones Arrested for Motorcycle Theft, Drug Possession in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Mitchell Lee Jones, 35, was arrested and charged with grand theft of a motorcycle, drug possession, and resisting an officer without violence after allegedly stealing a motorcycle and evading capture over several weeks.
Julio Wright Arrested for Murder and Evidence Tampering in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, CT — Julio Wright, 34, has been arrested and charged with murder and tampering with evidence following an investigation into the death of 67-year-old Roger Davis in Middletown.
Marijke Torres Arrested for Forgery and Identity Theft in Manhattan
MANHATTAN, KS — Marijke Torres, 35, was arrested by Riley County Police on suspicion of forgery, unlawfully obtaining prescription drugs, and identity theft.
Marcel Criner Arrested for Repeated Shoplifting in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO — Marcel Criner, 57, a repeat offender known for stealing from stores in San Francisco, is back behind bars and facing new theft charges, according to police.
Kevin Hurley Arrested for Lewd Acts Against Children in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — Kevin Hurley, 67, of Aptos, has been arrested on charges of lewd and lascivious acts against children, as well as dissuading a witness. The arrest occurred on March 21 after an investigation by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office.
Jesse James Starr Arrested for Meth Manufacturing in Marin
San Rafael, CA – A man suspected of manufacturing and distributing methamphetamine in Marin County was arrested on March 27, following a large-scale operation by the Marin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Authorities seized 14 firearms and uncovered a suspected methamphetamine lab while executing search warrants in San Rafael and Richmond.
Desiree Ybarra and Ernesto Frias Arrested for Hesperia Theft
HESPERIA, Calif. – Two Victorville residents have been arrested in connection with a theft at Bath and Body Works in Hesperia after deputies recovered over $800 worth of stolen merchandise from their home.
Lyons Police Officer Dustin Matejcik Arrested for Theft and Oath Violation
LYONS, GA – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested 30-year-old Lyons Police Officer Dustin Matejcik on charges of Violation of Oath of Office and Theft. The arrest follows an investigation into a theft incident involving an arrested individual’s personal items.
Elease Williams Arrested After Car Chase and Officer Injuries in Caddo Parish
CADDO PARISH, LA – A woman was arrested in Caddo Parish after leading law enforcement on a high-speed car chase, which resulted in injuries to multiple officers.
Frank Donald Heffinger Arrested for Domestic Violence in Rockingham County
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. – A man from Rockingham County has been arrested and charged following a reported domestic violence incident. The incident took place on March 27, 2025, and was reported to authorities on April 1.
Safeeyah Clement Sentenced to 20 Years for Drug Distribution in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, VA – Safeeyah Clement, 23, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug distribution charges linked to a series of overdoses, including two fatal incidents, in Lynchburg, Virginia.
William Wayne Martin II Arrested in Eden for MDMA Trafficking and Drug Possession
EDEN, N.C. – A routine traffic stop in Eden, North Carolina, on Friday, March 14, 2025, led to the arrest of a local resident after officers discovered a significant quantity of narcotics, including MDMA and marijuana.
Former Bank Teller Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $250,000 from Elderly Customers in Maryland
CLINTON, MD — Mountee Brown, a former bank teller from Clinton, Maryland, pleaded guilty to bank fraud and aggravated identity theft on April 3, 2025, admitting to stealing more than $250,000 from customer accounts, many belonging to elderly victims.
Alpharetta Man Charged with Fentanyl Distribution After Seizing 240,000 Pills and Fentanyl Powder
ALPHARETTA, GA — Antwuan Brown, 39, of Alpharetta, Georgia, has been charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl following a significant drug bust on March 21, 2025. Authorities recovered approximately 240,000 fentanyl pills and 4.5 kilograms of fentanyl powder during a joint operation led by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program and the Sandy Springs Police Department.
Amanda Sargent Charged with Defrauding Elderly Woman of $1M
Independence woman Amanda Sargent faces serious charges after allegedly scamming an elderly woman of more than $1 million over two years.
Xing Zheng Sentenced to Over 2 Years for Laundering $3M in Fraudulent Benefits
Xing Zheng, 35, of Queens, New York, has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison after being convicted of laundering nearly $3 million in fraudulently obtained federal benefits. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced the sentence on Thursday, highlighting the severity of the crime, which targeted government programs intended for vulnerable populations.
Four Pomona Gang Members Convicted of Racketeering and Murder
On March 28, four members and associates of the Pomona gang, who are tied to the Mexican Mafia, were found guilty of multiple racketeering-related crimes, including the murder of a federal inmate. The convictions were announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.
MS-13 Leader Joel Vargas-Escobar Arrested for 11 Murders
On April 2, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada announced the arrest of Joel Vargas-Escobar, also known as “Momia,” a high-ranking leader of the notorious gang, La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13). Vargas-Escobar was indicted on charges related to a racketeering conspiracy and the murders of 11 individuals over the course of a year.
Three Men Sentenced for Stolen Identity Tax Refund Scheme
Three men were sentenced to federal prison on Thursday for their roles in a stolen identity tax refund scheme that defrauded the U.S. Treasury and IRS. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas confirmed the sentences for Imafedia Adevokhai, Michael Martin, and Osazuwa Peter Okunoghae.
Las Vegas Man Sentenced for Defrauding California’s Unemployment System
A Las Vegas man, Emelio Vladimir Rochester, 28, was sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison for his role in defrauding California’s unemployment system and committing identity theft, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada announced on Friday. United States District Judge Cristina D. Silva also ordered Rochester to serve an additional three years of supervised release after completing his prison term.
Houston Residents Charged in $22 Million Gambling Scheme
Several individuals from the Houston area have been charged for their involvement in a multi-million-dollar illegal gambling operation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas announced Thursday that Nizar Ali, 61, from Richmond, and several others conspired to operate illegal game rooms and launder more than $22 million in gambling proceeds.
Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Human Smuggling Resulting in Death
A 23-year-old Mexican national, Jose Guadalupe Antonio-Arredondo, pleaded guilty to human smuggling resulting in death, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas. Antonio-Arredondo admitted that on July 12, 2024, he acted as a river guide in an attempt to smuggle a noncitizen into the United States.
Brian Arthur Goodale Sentenced to 13 Years for Fatal Fentanyl Overdose
Brian Arthur Goodale, 56, of Lake Elsinore, California, was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced on March 26.
Three Men Charged for Drug Distribution at Antioch Nightclubs
Three men have been charged in separate federal complaints for allegedly distributing narcotics at two nightclubs in Antioch, Tennessee, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee announced on Monday.
Arayveion Edwards Arrested Again in Bay County on Human Trafficking Charges
A North Carolina man, Arayveion Edwards, 27, was arrested on Friday morning in Panama City Beach, Florida, on 30 different charges, including human trafficking. Edwards was staying at the Edgewater Beach Resort with a woman, who told officers that Edwards had been driving her from state to state for the purpose of prostitution.
Keigh Hodges Arrested on Human Trafficking and Child Abuse Charges in Mobile
A 34-year-old Grand Bay man, Keigh Hodges, was arrested by Mobile police on Wednesday morning following a search warrant execution at his home on Fernland Road. Officers from the Mobile Police Department’s Child Abuse Detail, SWAT, and K-9 Unit participated in the operation around 6:30 AM, which resulted in Hodges’ arrest without incident and no reported injuries.
Three Men Arrested in Longmont Human Trafficking Operation
A human trafficking operation in Longmont led to the arrest of three men accused of attempting to exploit minors for sexual servitude, the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office announced on Monday. The operation took place on Thursday and Friday, focused on identifying individuals involved in the solicitation of minors for sex.
New Britain Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Pandemic Relief Programs
HARTFORD — Victoria Kates, 34, from New Britain, Connecticut, pleaded guilty Thursday to defrauding federal pandemic relief programs of more than $230,000, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut announced. Kates was charged with two counts of wire fraud for submitting false claims for unemployment benefits and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans between March 2020 and May 2021.
Mexican National Juan Carlos Espinoza Lopez Sentenced to 12½ Years in Prison
A Mexican national, Juan Carlos Espinoza Lopez, has been sentenced to 12½ years in federal prison for multiple criminal offenses, including drug trafficking, firearm possession, and illegal reentry into the United States, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Hawaii announced Wednesday.
Rayshaun Ducos Sentenced to 12 Years for Narcotics Trafficking
Rayshaun Ducos, a 27-year-old man from Honolulu, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for narcotics trafficking and firearms violations, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Hawaii announced on April 3.
