Sheka Walcott, Kaysia Turner Indicted in Lottery Scam
Mobile, AL — Sheka Walcott and Kaysia Turner were arrested this week by the FBI in Mobile as part of a federal crackdown on a lottery scam operation that allegedly defrauded victims by mail.
Jerry “Lil’ Jerry” Freeman Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy
MUSKOGEE, Okla. (KXII) — A Hugo man, Jerry Lana Freeman, also known as “Lil’ Jerry,” has been sentenced to 224 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of Drug Conspiracy in September 2024.
Badetito Obafemi Sentenced in $311K Romance Scam Case
April 9 (UPI) — A Georgia man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for his role in a romance scam that defrauded elderly victims out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
Steven Barfield Charged in Kinston HVAC Fraud Case
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A La Grange man is facing criminal charges after attempting to defraud a local business owner in an HVAC installation scam, according to the Kinston Police Department.
Eva Royer Arrested for Election Fraud in Texas
GRANBURY, Texas — A Republican political committee member in Texas has been arrested for election fraud after allegedly falsifying her residency documents to run for public office—while wearing a shirt that read, “Ban Democrat Chairs.”
Steaven Hunter Arrested for $2K Walmart Theft in Millbrook
MILLBROOK, Ala. — On April 8, 2025, detectives with the Millbrook Police Department arrested Steaven B. Hunter, a 32-year-old Montgomery resident, on charges of Retail Theft 2nd Degree related to a January theft at a local Walmart.
Albert McKinnon Arrested After Multiple Liquor Thefts in Millbrook
MILLBROOK, Ala. — On April 5, 2025, Millbrook Police arrested Albert E. McKinnon, a 44-year-old Deatsville resident, after a series of liquor thefts and a failed attempt to elude officers.
Stacy Walker Arrested After Kidnapping and U-Haul Theft in Santa Fe
SANTA FE, N.M. — Stacy Walker, 50, was arrested on April 8, 2025, following a U-Haul theft and a dramatic police chase involving a New Mexico couple.
Three Arrested in Nashville After Fleeing in Stolen Vehicle
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Three men were arrested early on April 9, 2025, after fleeing police in a stolen Nissan Maxima. The incident began at approximately 4:30 a.m. when Metro Nashville Police responded to a report of a vehicle break-in at an apartment complex on Brentridge Drive.
Parole Denied for James Christopher Tatrow in 1990s Kidnapping and Murders
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — James Christopher Tatrow, convicted for the kidnapping, torture, and murder of two men in the 1990s, was recommended for parole denial following a hearing on April 8, 2025. District Attorney Bryant C. Dunaway reported that the recommendation came after Tatrow’s parole hearing, where he was opposed by both the families of the victims and Dunaway.
Amanda Sue Randolph Arrested for $13,000 Theft at El Paso Storage Facility
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Amanda Sue Randolph, a 41-year-old woman, has been arrested in connection with a burglary of a building at a storage facility in far East El Paso, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
Boise Woman Arrested for $1,000 Theft at Overland Road Store
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — On March 12, 2025, the Boise Police Department began investigating a theft incident reported by a business located on the 8300 block of West Overland Road.
El Paso Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Bludgeoning and Shooting in 2023 Murder Case
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Kyle Austin Lopez, 37, was sentenced to 30 years in state prison by an El Paso jury after being found guilty of manslaughter in connection with the 2023 bludgeoning and shooting of Anthony Alfredo Chavez, the El Paso District Attorney’s Office announced.
El Paso Man Arrested for Murder After Allegedly Dumping Woman’s Body in Juárez
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Jorge Mares Raygoza, 47, has been arrested in El Paso on murder charges following an investigation involving the El Paso Police Department, the FBI, and Mexican authorities. Raygoza is accused of killing Coral Llamas Sifuentes, 45, and then dumping her body across the border in Juárez, Mexico.
Owensville Woman Arrested for Stealing U-Haul Vehicle in Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WFIE) — Jennifer Wilkerson, a 40-year-old woman from Owensville, Indiana, has been arrested on charges of vehicle theft and possession of paraphernalia after allegedly failing to return a rented U-Haul vehicle.
Evansville Couple Arrested on Drug Dealing Charges After Traffic Stop and Apartment Search
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) — Montonez Williams and his girlfriend Meredith Hodges-Scarbrough were arrested this week in Evansville on serious drug dealing charges. The couple was taken into custody on Monday following a traffic stop that uncovered illicit substances.
Evansville Man Arrested for Supplying Meth and Fentanyl for 7 Years
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) — Darrell Rhodes Jr., 37, was arrested by Evansville Police after allegedly supplying methamphetamine and fentanyl to Vanderburgh County for seven years. Rhodes now faces serious charges, including Manufacturing Meth and Dealing Narcotics.
Illinois Woman Arrested for Drugs Following Traffic Stop in Mt. Vernon
MT. VERNON, Ill. (WFIE) — Kelli Hale, 36, of Gallatin County, Illinois, was arrested early Monday morning in Mt. Vernon after police discovered methamphetamine and fentanyl during a traffic stop.
Fourth Arrest Made in Evansville Fentanyl and Gun Bust; Dareion Ashford Faces Major Drug Charges
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) — Dareion Ashford, 31, has become the fourth individual arrested in connection with a major fentanyl and gun bust that took place last week in Evansville, Indiana. Ashford is facing serious charges of manufacturing/dealing meth and dealing cocaine or narcotic drugs.
Second Suspect Arrested in Elderly Abuse and Theft Case in Jennings
JENNINGS, La. (KPLC) — A second suspect, Clarence Duhon, 57, has been arrested in connection with the alleged cruelty to and theft from an elderly man in Jennings. Duhon joins Betty Fulton, 58, who was arrested earlier in the case. Both suspects now face serious charges related to their involvement in exploiting the elderly man.
Lake Charles Man Arrested for Second-Degree Murder After Fatal Shooting and Car Crash
LAKE CHARLES, La. – A Lake Charles man, Keith Demetrius Syas, 19, has been arrested on second-degree murder charges in connection with a shooting and vehicle crash near McNeese State University, according to the Lake Charles Police Department.
Four Arrested in Providence for Tied South American Retail Theft Ring, Stealing Nearly $10K in Merchandise
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Authorities arrested four men Monday who are believed to be connected to a South American organized retail theft ring responsible for stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise across five states. The suspects allegedly shoplifted nearly $10,000 in items from Providence Place mall and a Cranston, R.I. shopping center, police said.
Kosciusko County Man Demarcus Bulger Arrested for Stealing Lottery Tickets
Kosciusko County, Ind. (WSBT) – Demarcus Bulger, a man from Kosciusko County, was arrested after allegedly stealing 91 lottery tickets from the Pak-A-Sak gas station in Warsaw. The tickets were worth thousands of dollars in winnings.
John Savage Charged in $452K Sweden Bank Robbery Case
Rochester, N.Y. — Authorities have arrested a suspect and recovered all $452,600 stolen during a dramatic armed bank robbery in the town of Sweden earlier this week, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday.
Marleny Aguasvivas Charged in Rochester Bank Robbery
Rochester, N.Y. — A 37-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a bank robbery that took place earlier this month in Rochester’s North Winton Village neighborhood.
Evan Webb Accused of $6.6K Tool Theft from SUV in Bettendorf
BETTENDORF, Iowa — A 19-year-old Rock Island man is facing serious charges after Bettendorf Police say he broke into a vehicle and stole thousands of dollars’ worth of tools and electronics.
Malissa Linder Arrested on Meth Possession Charges in Gibson Co.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – A drug investigation in the Patoka area led to the arrest of a 56-year-old woman on multiple charges, including meth possession and resisting law enforcement, according to the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office.
Colton Doerner Arrested in Gibson Co. Drug Traffic Stop
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – A traffic stop in Gibson County led to the arrest of a 34-year-old man on multiple drug-related charges Wednesday night, according to the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office.
Shawn Brownlee Arrested in Oklahoma for Human Trafficking
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A 52-year-old man was arrested in Oklahoma City as part of a cross-country human trafficking investigation, according to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN).
Philip Ramirez Arrested for the Murder of Andrea Anzaldua in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Philip Agustine Ramirez, 40, was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the October 2024 murder of Andrea Teresse Anzaldua, whose body was found in his Northwest Side apartment, according to an arrest warrant affidavit.
Three Men Charged with Murder in Worcester Double Homicide
WORCESTER, Mass. – Three men have been charged with murder in connection with a 2024 shooting that left two people dead in Worcester. The Worcester Police Department announced the charges on Monday.
Madisonville Man Arrested on Drug and Traffic Charges After High-Speed Chase
MADISONVILLE, Ky. – Sean Harvey, a Madisonville resident, was arrested on multiple drug charges after a high-speed chase on Friday. According to the Madisonville Police Department, officers responded to a suspicious vehicle report on Lake Chester Drive.
Ricky Fontaine Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking in Oregon
BEND, OREGON – Ricky Fontaine, 32, of Bend, Oregon, was sentenced on April 9 to more than 11 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale fentanyl trafficking operation. The sentence was announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon, following a multi-agency investigation into fentanyl distribution across Central Oregon.
Darnell Jones Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Identity Theft in COVID Scheme
EAST NEW YORK, NY – Darnell Jones, a member of the notorious Ninedee Gang, pleaded guilty on April 9 to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft in connection with a financial fraud scheme that targeted federal pandemic relief programs.
Roger Lee Jones Convicted in Shooting That Paralyzed NFL Prospect
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Roger Lee Jones, 42, was convicted on April 7 by a Superior Court jury of assault with intent to kill while armed and a series of other charges related to a 2022 shooting that left a former NFL prospect paralyzed. The verdict was reached after a two-week trial, announced the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.
Greensboro Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Medicaid Program
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Jasmine Hoyle, 35, of Greensboro, has pleaded guilty to defrauding the North Carolina Medicaid program out of millions of dollars through false claims for services that were never provided, announced the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of North Carolina on April 9.
Virginia Man Omini Tete Riman Indicted for Tax Fraud and Obstruction
A federal grand jury has indicted a Virginia man, Omini Tete Riman, on charges of obstructing the IRS and willfully failing to file tax returns, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.
Brooklyn Woman Sinmyah Ceasar Sentenced to 19+ Years for ISIS Support
A Brooklyn woman, Sinmyah Amera Ceasar, was sentenced to more than 19 years in federal prison on Wednesday for providing material support to ISIS, obstructing justice while on bail, and fleeing prosecution, according to the Justice Department.
Former Bank of O’Fallon Executive Andrew Blassie Indicted for $2.4M Fraud
A federal grand jury in southern Illinois has indicted Andrew P. Blassie, the former executive vice president of the Bank of O’Fallon, for allegedly orchestrating a fraud scheme that totals more than $2.4 million, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois.
Mississippi Couple Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years for $3.4M PPP Fraud
A Mississippi couple has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for leading a multimillion-dollar Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fraud scheme, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Mississippi announced Wednesday.
Albertville Man Luther Burton Banks Charged with Attempted Murder
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A man has been charged with attempted murder in Marshall County following an alleged assault on April 3. According to records, Luther Burton Banks Jr. was arrested on a warrant for aggravated assault and attempted murder.
