Florida Woman Arrested for $52,000 Facebook Scam – Demetria Latimer
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Demetria Latimer, 59, from Michigan, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly scamming an Orange City resident out of $52,000 through a fraudulent Facebook Marketplace sale of an excavator. The incident occurred in November 2024, and Latimer faces charges of organized scheme to defraud and grand theft.
Ivins Man Arrested for $4,400 Hawaii Vacation Rental Scam
IVINS, Utah — Matthew Liutai Tanuvasa, 32, of Ivins, Utah, was arrested on March 31 after allegedly taking over $4,400 for a fake vacation rental in Hau’ula, Hawaii. Tanuvasa is facing charges of theft by deception after a Washington City Police investigation uncovered his fraudulent activities.
Pharmacy Technician Kadeane Swaby Arrested for $270K Job Scam
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — Kadeane Swaby, a 29-year-old pharmacy technician from West Gate Hills, St. James, was arrested on March 31 after allegedly deceiving a woman out of over $270,000 in a fake job offer scheme. The scam, which took place between April 2023 and September 2024, involved Swaby convincing the victim that her uncle could secure a job for her in the Cayman Islands.
New Mexico State Police Officer Arrested for Stealing Night Vision Goggles
EL PASO, Texas — Santiago Pacheco, a New Mexico State Police officer and sergeant with the National Guard, was arrested on Tuesday, April 8, for the theft of National Guard equipment in Las Cruces. Pacheco faces charges of larceny and conspiracy to commit larceny, according to the New Mexico State Police.
Two Arrested in Malden Home Invasion; Firearms Charges Filed
MALDEN, Massachusetts — Two suspects have been arrested following a home invasion in Malden on April 1. Yaritza Trinidad, 29, from Cambridge, and Chawki Charbel Ibrahim, 24, from Boston, have been charged with home invasion and firearms offenses after allegedly breaking into a residence on Mountain Avenue.
Milwaukee Brothers Charged with Stealing $11,000 from Walgreens
MILWAUKEE, WI — Two Milwaukee brothers, Zyren Stewart (23) and Xavier Stewart (30), have been charged with theft after allegedly stealing $11,000 from a Walgreens on North 76th Street, near Mill Road. The incident took place on March 23, just before 8 p.m., and has led to criminal charges against both men.
Belinda Marie Glock Arrested for Stealing from Bakery and Facing Multiple Warrants
CAMBRIDGE, MD — Belinda Marie Glock, 50, was arrested on April 8 by the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office after stealing around $25 from the tip jar at Bay Country Bakery in Cambridge. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. when Glock entered the bakery, took the cash, and exited without making a purchase.
Tiffany Jean Cotten Arrested in Fake iPhone Theft Scheme at Walmart
ABERDEEN, N.C. — A woman has been arrested in connection to a 2023 iPhone theft that was staged and sold at a Walmart in Moore County.
Cleveland Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing French Bulldog and Demanding Reward
PARMA, Ohio — A Cleveland man was arrested on felony theft charges after allegedly stealing a French bulldog and attempting to collect a reward for its safe return. The dog, named Watson, was reunited with its owner after a successful sting operation carried out by Parma police.
Two Arrested in Spring Hill for Connection to Nationwide Retail Theft Operation
SPRING HILL, Tenn. — Authorities in Spring Hill have arrested Pedro Gonzalez, 30, and Yandy Ortiz, 35, in connection with an organized retail theft operation linked to dozens of similar crimes across the nation. The pair was caught with stolen goods in a Spring Hill shopping district, leading to felony charges.
Florence Man Arrested After Police Chase Following Theft at Firearms Dealer
FLORENCE, Ala. — Jovani Michael Johnson is in custody following a theft at a licensed firearms dealer that led to a police chase on April 8. According to the Florence Police Department, officers responded to a hold-up alarm at the firearms store located in the 100 block of West Mobile Street. Johnson allegedly stole a firearm and fled the scene.
Cullman Residents Arrested After YETI Cooler Theft
CULLMAN, Ala. — Kimberly Taylor Farmer (31) and Kagun David Fuller (29) have been arrested after a YETI cooler was stolen in Cullman on April 2, according to the Cullman Police Department.
Milledgeville Man Arrested After Theft and Foot Chase
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — Dajuan Nikil McCormick, 30, was arrested by Milledgeville Police on Tuesday afternoon after officers responded to a theft report in the Riverview subdivision. McCormick, who had multiple outstanding warrants, was apprehended following a foot chase, after officers located him hiding in a crawl space under a house.
Man Arrested for Theft at Catfish Bay on Lake Texoma
MARSHALL COUNTY, Okla. — Michael Davis was arrested on April 6th for stealing property from Catfish Bay on Lake Texoma, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities report that Davis took property that did not belong to him, and he is suspected of involvement in other thefts near the area.
Pontotoc County Woman Arrested in Connection with Vehicle and Firearms Theft
PONTOTOC COUNTY, Miss. — Lee Ann Wilson, 41, of Pontotoc County, was arrested on the morning of April 3, 2025, in connection with a Grand Larceny case involving a theft on Macedonia Road. The theft was reported on April 2, and Wilson is accused of stealing a vehicle and two AR-15 rifles equipped with night vision scopes from a residence.
Gulfport Man Arrested for Stabbing Incident
GULFPORT, Miss. — Floyd Charles Guy, 51, was arrested on April 8, 2025, and charged with attempted murder after a violent stabbing incident that occurred earlier that afternoon. Police responded to the 1300 block of Tropical Cove around 12:14 p.m., where they found a victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital and is currently listed in stable condition.
Third Arrest for Sioux Falls Robber: Peyton Leclaire Charged After Violent Car Theft
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Peyton Leclaire, 20, was arrested for the third time in just over a year on robbery charges after a violent incident outside Sunshine Foods in downtown Sioux Falls on Sunday morning, April 6, 2025. Police say Leclaire approached a woman as she was placing groceries into her car, began physically assaulting her, and threatened to shoot her. He then stole her vehicle.
Altoona Man Arrested for Heroin Delivery After Police Surveillance
ALTOONA, Pa. — Jeffrey Robertson Jr., 30, was arrested on April 7, 2025, in Altoona after allegedly preparing to deliver heroin to an informant. Robertson faces multiple charges, including possession with intent to deliver, possession of drugs, and criminal use of a communication facility.
Midland Man Arrested on Trafficking Charges After Transporting Victims for Prostitution
MIDLAND, Texas — Damonte Baty, 33, was arrested on April 4 on trafficking of persons charges after authorities say he transported two women from Dallas to the Midland/Odessa area, where he allegedly forced them into prostitution.
Fort Collins Man Arrested for Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation of Minors
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — On April 2, 2025, John R. Fischer, 50, was arrested by Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS) following an investigation into a sexual trafficking case involving minors. Fischer, who is also on parole for a prior case in Fort Collins, was charged with multiple serious crimes, including human trafficking and sexual assault.
Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to $1.2 Million Mortgage Fraud
A Missouri man has pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining more than $1.2 million in mortgage loans by submitting false applications and using stolen personal information. Edward James Mitchell Jr., also known as Musa Muhammad, admitted to one count of bank fraud in a U.S. District Court hearing in St. Louis.
Trio Faces Charges in $1M Stolen Treasury Check Fraud Scheme
Three men have been charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering after allegedly being involved in a scheme involving a stolen U.S. Treasury check worth over $1 million, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida.
Former CEO Shaukat Shamim Sentenced to Prison for $6.4 Million Fraud
A former CEO of a Silicon Valley startup, Shaukat Shamim, was sentenced to over three years in federal prison for defrauding investors out of $6.4 million, as announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California on April 8, 2025.
Broadus Jamal Daniels Sentenced to 35 Years for Drug Trafficking
A Washington, D.C. man was sentenced Tuesday to 35 years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy tied to two violent street gangs, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.
Ex-Qualcomm VP Karim Arabi Convicted in $180M Fraud Scheme
A former Qualcomm vice president has been convicted of fraud and money laundering for orchestrating a $180 million scheme that involved concealing ownership of a tech startup, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California announced Tuesday.
Five Charged in Minnesota Meth and Fentanyl Distribution Scheme
Five alleged members of a drug trafficking organization affiliated with the Sureños gang have been charged with federal narcotics offenses, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota announced Tuesday.
California Woman Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking in Philadelphia
A California woman has pleaded guilty to a federal drug charge after transporting 24 kilograms of cocaine through the Philadelphia area, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced Tuesday.
Georgia Man Arrested for Attempting to Steal $32 Million IRS Refund
A Georgia man was arrested Tuesday on federal charges alleging he fraudulently redirected two companies’ IRS refund checks, including one for more than $32 million, to himself, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio reported.
Former UNM Football Player Convicted in Jail Meth Trafficking Scheme
A former University of New Mexico football player has been convicted of conspiring to distribute methamphetamine while incarcerated at Cibola County Correctional Center (CCCC), the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico announced Tuesday.
Fox Island Financial Advisor Indicted for $920K Fraud Scheme
A 56-year-old Fox Island man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to a years-long scheme to defraud a former client of more than $920,000, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington announced Monday.
Business Owner Sentenced to 2 Years for $1M Tax Fraud
A 72-year-old business owner was sentenced to two years in federal prison for failing to pay over $1 million in employment taxes, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced Monday.
Two Defendants Sentenced for Role in $341K Pandemic Unemployment Fraud
Two more defendants involved in a scheme to defraud the United States by filing false claims for pandemic unemployment benefits have been sentenced, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia announced Monday.
Former San Gabriel Valley Resident Pleads Guilty to Selling Fake Memorabilia
A former San Gabriel Valley resident has pleaded guilty to mail fraud for selling hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of counterfeit sports and celebrity memorabilia, including a forged “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” photograph, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.
LeNaiya Donaldson’s Family Raises Funds for Funeral After Tragic Murder
OXON HILL, Md. — The family of LeNaiya Donaldson, a 33-year-old mother of two who was fatally stabbed in her Oxon Hill apartment, is receiving an outpouring of support as they work to lay her to rest. A GoFundMe campaign organized by her mother, Eshe Blackwell, has exceeded its $5,000 goal, raising more than $6,500 to help cover funeral expenses.
Maryland Insurance Agent Michael C. Okolo Indicted for $100K Theft
BALTIMORE – Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced yesterday that Michael C. Okolo, 68, of Parkville, Maryland, has been indicted on a third count of theft of property valued at $100,000 or more. This indictment marks the third time since September 2024 that Okolo, a former insurance agent and purported financial advisor, has been charged for financial crimes related to his business.
Lucas Hockaday Charged with Witness Intimidation in Md. Stabbing Case
LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Authorities in St. Mary’s County have charged Lucas Graham Hockaday, 23, of Lexington Park, with obstruction of justice and witness intimidation in connection with a pending attempted murder case. Hockaday is accused of attempting to bribe a witness in his upcoming trial for the November 2024 stabbing of Tracey Otis Braswell.
Jontae Proctor Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder in St. Mary’s County
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that a jury found Jontae Lamont Proctor, 21, of Leonardtown, Maryland, guilty of first-degree murder for his involvement in the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old victim.
St. Mary’s County Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 85 Years for Fentanyl Distribution
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced that John Thomas Hess, 33, of St. Inigoes, Maryland, has been sentenced to 85 years in prison, with 50 years of active incarceration, for his role in the importation and distribution of large quantities of fentanyl throughout St. Mary’s County.
Reidsville Man Arrested on Charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
REIDSVILLE, NC – A joint investigation between the Invictus Task Force and the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of 69-year-old Daniel Ervin West on April 2, 2025, following serious charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Two Arrested in Pittsylvania County on Child Pornography Charges
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. – Two individuals were arrested on Friday, April 4, 2025, following an extensive investigation into the possession and distribution of child pornography. The arrests were made by the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office as part of a probe conducted by the Cybercrimes and Special Investigations Division.
