Jenny Wicke and Jorge Torres-Torres Arrested in Nekoosa Fraud Case
NEKOOSA, Wis. (WSAW) – Two individuals are in custody following a search warrant and a multi-year investigation in Nekoosa.
Ricky Wassenaar Accused of Killing 3 Inmates at Arizona Prison
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD/Gray News) – Ricky Wassenaar, a prisoner serving 16 life sentences, is accused of killing three inmates in an altercation at the Arizona State Prison Cimmaron Unit in Tucson on Friday.
Three Arrested in Connection to Fraud and Trina Williams’ Death
PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has arrested three individuals on fraud charges related to the death of Trina Marlene Williams.
Elizabethtown Men Arrested After Meth and Firearm Found in Home
ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. (WECT) – Two Elizabethtown men are behind bars after deputies discovered methamphetamine and a firearm during a search at a home on Wagon Wheel Drive.
Ontario McDowell Arrested After Retail Fraud and Pursuit in St. Clair County
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Mich. — A man was arrested after attempting retail fraud and leading police on a pursuit in St. Clair County, Michigan.
John Duford Convicted on Child Pornography Charges in Genesee County
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. — A Richfield Township man has been convicted on five felony charges related to child pornography, according to the Genesee County Prosecutor’s Office.
Scott Robinson Arrested in Colorado with 111 Pounds of Cocaine
EAGLE COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) — Authorities in Colorado have arrested a man after finding more than 100 pounds of cocaine in his vehicle during a routine traffic stop earlier this week.
Jennifer Brooks Charged with 38 Counts of Theft for Defrauding Clients
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) — A former Wausau hair stylist has been charged with 38 counts of theft after allegedly defrauding her clients out of more than $36,000.
16 Arrested in Coordinated Retail Theft Operation in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. — A total of 16 individuals were arrested during a coordinated retail theft operation conducted on April 4 in Washington County, authorities reported.
Burlington Man Arrested After Series of Vehicle Thefts and Police Chases
COLCHESTER, Vt. — A Burlington man has been arrested following a series of vehicle thefts and police chases across Chittenden County, including one theft just hours after his release.
Man Arrested in Connection to Stolen Dump Trucks Worth $1.2 Million Across Multiple States
TAMPA, Fla. — A man has been arrested after detectives uncovered his involvement in stealing and altering dump trucks valued at approximately $1.2 million.
Athens Man Demetrius Lumpkin Arrested for $9,000 Fuel Fraud
Athens-Clarke police have accused Demetrius Antwon Lumpkin, 38, of East Athens, of fraudulently purchasing nearly $9,000 worth of diesel fuel over several months from two gas stations located on U.S. Highway 29.
Corey Dixon Found Guilty of Attempted Murder in Attack on Inmate
Corey Dixon has been convicted of attempted first-degree murder and being a prisoner in possession of a deadly weapon following his violent assault on fellow inmate Michael Bradley at the Curry County Detention Center in 2021. Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray announced the verdict after the jury delivered its decision.
James McKinney and Ronald McMahan Arrested for Utility Line Theft
The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrests of two Marion residents, James Marvin McKinney, 36, and Ronald Wayne McMahan, 60, for their involvement in the theft and vandalism of utility lines in McDowell County in late March.
Tamarac Man Kevon Powell Arrested for Firearm Theft and Discharge
A Tamarac man, Kevon Powell, 21, was arrested on March 28 and charged with grand theft of a firearm and discharging a firearm in public after deputies responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire.
Memphis Couple Tarus Johnson and Charecia Alexander Arrested in Robbery Spree
A Memphis couple, Tarus Johnson, 38, and Charecia Alexander, 35, were arrested Thursday in connection with a string of robberies across the city. The Memphis Police Department (MPD) had been investigating a series of snatch-and-grab and armed robberies targeting stores including Walgreens, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, and Family Dollar over the past several months.
Aaron’s Employee Morgan Farr Arrested in Theft Investigation
A worker from Aaron’s, a rent-to-own retailer, was arrested after an investigation into alleged theft from the business, according to the Taylorville Police Department. Morgan Farr, 44, was taken into custody after detectives looked into a complaint regarding missing funds. Police have reported the losses to range between $10,000 and $100,000.
Manjinder Singh Bura and Sukhdeep Singh Brar Arrested in $5M Cargo Theft Scheme
Peel Regional Police have arrested two individuals in connection to an ongoing investigation involving more than $5 million in stolen cargo. The thefts, which took place between December 2024 and January 2025, involved several trailers filled with freight that were stolen by a transportation company known as All Days Trucking.
Josiah Branner and Sabrina Jones Arrested in Sacramento Follow-Home Robbery
A couple has been arrested following an alleged follow-home robbery that took place in south Sacramento earlier this year. The incident occurred on February 19 when the victim, who had just returned home from work, was followed by suspects as he parked in his driveway.
Daniel Lee Mullins Sentenced for Drug Trafficking in Buncombe County
Daniel Lee Mullins, 37, from Buncombe County, pled guilty to multiple drug trafficking charges and was sentenced to a prison term on Tuesday, March 18. Mullins faced charges for trafficking opium/heroin and methamphetamine. He was sentenced to a minimum of 70 months and a maximum of 93 months in prison and was ordered to pay a $500,000 fine.
Keith Jerome Pegram Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Rutherford County
The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) arrested Keith Jerome Pegram, 69, on March 18 following a year-long investigation into narcotic tips regarding his residence at 208 Short Road in Ellenboro, N.C. Pegram was arrested after RCSO’s A.C.E. Team executed a search warrant, uncovering a significant drug stash.
Milo Henderson Sentenced to Prison After Pleading Guilty to Human Trafficking Charges
Milo Henderson, 39, was sentenced to more than four years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges linked to a human trafficking investigation in Asheville in 2023. The sentencing took place on March 31, 2025, following a joint investigation between the Asheville Police Department and the Cherokee Indian Police Department.
Fall River Police Officer Arrested in Human Trafficking Sting Operation
Fall River, Mass. — A Fall River Police Department officer has been arrested as part of a human trafficking sting operation conducted by the Boston Police Department’s Human Trafficking Unit.
KAFF Radio’s Dave Zorn Arrested in Child Exploitation Sting
Flagstaff, Ariz. — On March 31, 2025, Dave Zorn, a long-time broadcaster with KAFF Radio, was arrested during a North Star Task Force operation aimed at cracking down on child sex trafficking and exploitation. Zorn, known for his roles as the station’s news and sports director, was arrested on suspicion of luring a minor for sexual exploitation. He was part of a sting operation that resulted in 28 arrests.
Michael Cooley Jr. Sentenced to 7+ Years for Unemployment Fraud Scheme
Prince George’s County, MD — Michael Cooley Jr., also known as 5Micmusik, has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for his role in a multi-state unemployment insurance fraud scheme, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced on April 4.
Four Sentenced in Wyoming-Colorado Meth Trafficking Scheme
Four individuals connected to a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy between Wyoming and Colorado were sentenced recently, with sentences ranging from 8 years to nearly 20 years in prison, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming announced on April 4.
Florida Man Arrested for Human Trafficking and Victim Rescue
A Florida man, Rico Gardner, 45, has been arrested in connection with human trafficking following an undercover operation, which also led to the rescue of a victim. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced Gardner’s arrest on March 12, 2024, after a months-long investigation into his trafficking activities.
Washington Man Sentenced to 17 Years for Murder on Tribal Land
A Washington man, Steven Joseph Zacherle, has been sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for second-degree murder in Indian Country and for making threats through interstate commerce, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington. The sentencing was announced on April 4.
Trenton Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Armed Assault on Federal Agent
A Trenton man, Jabree Johnson, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for assaulting a federal agent with a deadly weapon, armed robbery, and discharging a firearm during a violent crime, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey. The sentence was announced on April 4.
Kansas Anesthesiologist Admits to $1.5M Medicare Fraud Scheme
Dr. Scott Taggart Roethle, a Kansas-based anesthesiologist, has admitted to accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in kickbacks in exchange for medically unnecessary orders that defrauded Medicare of at least $1.5 million, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri announced on April 4.
Benton Harbor Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Drug Trafficking
Willie David Lark, 53, of Benton Harbor, Michigan, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan announced on April 4
Three Orlando Residents Plead Guilty to $12.9M Insurance Fraud Scheme
Three Orlando residents have pleaded guilty to federal charges for their roles in a large-scale scheme that defrauded insurance companies and the IRS, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida announced on April 4.
Malibu Man Convicted of Defrauding Investors Out of $20M
Bernhard Eugen Fritsch, a 63-year-old Malibu man, has been convicted of defrauding investors out of more than $20 million by making false claims about the financial prospects of his celebrity-focused tech company, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California announced on April 4.
Alabama Woman Sentenced to 9.5 Years for Pandemic Relief Scams
Michelle Denise McIntyre, a 34-year-old woman from Tallassee, Alabama, has been sentenced to nine and a half years in federal prison for wire fraud and money laundering related to pandemic relief scams, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama announced on Friday.
Sacramento Woman Charged with Bank Fraud and Identity Theft
A federal grand jury returned a seven-count indictment charging Monique Marie Gonzales Grado, 31, of Sacramento, with five counts of bank fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California announced on Friday.
Charles County Corrections Officer Indicted for Sexual Contact with Inmate
LA PLATA, Md. – On March 28, 2025, a Charles County Grand Jury indicted Kolbey Cooper, 22, a corrections officer at the Charles County Detention Center (CCDC), on two counts of sexual contact with an incarcerated individual, two counts of 4th-degree sex offense, and delivering contraband (an e-cigarette) to a person detained in a place of confinement.
Waldorf Man Found Guilty of Felony Robbery and Domestic Violence Charges
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that a St. Mary’s County jury found Robert Humphries, III, 29, of Waldorf, Maryland, guilty of felony robbery, felony third-degree burglary, second-degree assault, theft, and multiple counts of malicious destruction of property in connection with a domestic violence incident.
Waldorf Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Fatal High-Speed Crash
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Michael Anthony Carlucci, 50, of Waldorf, Maryland, has been sentenced to seven years in prison following a multi-vehicle high-speed crash that claimed the life of 33-year-old Jaleisa Wilcox, a mother of four, and left another individual injured.
Chesapeake Beach Woman Arrested After Chaotic Traffic Stop
CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. — A Calvert County traffic stop quickly spiraled into a chaotic scene, leading to the arrest of a Chesapeake Beach woman on multiple charges, including drug possession, resisting arrest, and public intoxication.
Christian Pichardo, aka “Swerve,” Pleads Guilty to Narcotics Charges
Christian Pichardo, 30, of Hamden, also known by the aliases “Swerve,” “Craig,” and “Bobby Shmurda,” pleaded guilty to a federal narcotics conspiracy charge on April 4, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut.
