Vitalii Stefurac Arrested in $300K Luxury Car Scam
MIAMI, Fla. — What began as a high-end vehicle purchase turned into a federal fraud case after Vitalii Stefurac, a 48-year-old luxury car dealer from Hallandale Beach, was arrested at Miami International Airport while allegedly attempting to flee the country.
Carlos Batista Valdés Denies Charges in Namibia Crypto Case
WINDHOEK, Namibia — Carlos Batista Valdés, a Cuban national accused of participating in a major international cryptocurrency scam, declared his innocence this week alongside thirteen co-defendants during a court hearing in Namibia’s capital.
Arrest Warrants Issued for Sheikh Hasina, Son in Graft Cases
DHAKA, Bangladesh — A Dhaka court has issued arrest warrants for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and 27 others in two corruption cases linked to irregularities in land plot allocations in the capital’s Purbachal New Town Project.
Cuban Rafael Rodríguez Sentenced in U.S. Human Trafficking Case
MIAMI, Fla. — Rafael Rodríguez Hernández, a 35-year-old Cuban citizen, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to human trafficking in a Miami federal court.
Leodan Silva Arrested for Murder of Neighbor in Cuba
SANTIAGO DE CUBA — Authorities in Santiago de Cuba have arrested Leodan Silva, the man accused of brutally murdering his 69-year-old neighbor, Artemio Luna Nápoles, during a robbery at the victim’s home in the municipality of Songo La Maya.
Yuniel Cabrera Piloto Faces 10 Years for Migrant Smuggling
MIAMI, Fla. — Yuniel Cabrera Piloto, a 44-year-old Cuban national, could face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine after pleading guilty to human smuggling charges, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday.
Parra-Lopez, Others Charged in Douglas County Theft Ring
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) has released details of a burglary and theft investigation that unfolded near Topsy Lane involving a group now linked to an organized theft ring.
Nancy Lopez Accused of Stealing from 100-Year-Old Woman
PALM BEACH, Fla. — A housekeeper in Palm Beach has been arrested after being caught on video stealing thousands of dollars from a 100-year-old woman she was hired to care for.
Trumane Gibbs Arrested; Female Accomplice Sought in Theft Ring
OCEAN VIEW, Del. — Authorities are searching for a Brooklyn woman who fled during a high-speed pursuit in Ocean View last week and is believed to be part of a larger organized retail theft ring operating across state lines.
Syreeta Watkins, Others Charged in Danville Car Theft Spree
DANVILLE, Va. — A series of thefts from vehicles in Danville has led to the arrest of six individuals, with one suspect still at large, according to the Danville Police Department. Investigators say the thefts occurred over the first few months of 2025, affecting multiple neighborhoods across the city.
Johnathan Matthews Charged in Deadly Hood River Bike Theft
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A third arrest has been made in the Hood River bike theft incident that tragically resulted in the death of Stephen Hayes, according to the Hood River Sheriff’s Office.
Teresa Proffitt Pleads Guilty in $2.6M Embezzlement Case
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A Lynchburg woman has admitted to embezzling over $2.6 million from a local company over a span of more than five years.
Derek Sanders Arrested in Stolen Car, Meth Case in Glasgow
GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) — A Barren County man is behind bars facing theft and drug charges following a traffic stop by Glasgow Police on Monday.
Drug Round-Up in Russellville Leads to Four Arrests, Including Mark Matthews
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) – A major drug sweep took place in Russellville on March 24-25, resulting in the arrest of four individuals. The operation involved agents from the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force, the Logan County Sheriff’s Department, and the Russellville Police Department.
Jessie & Samantha Jackson Arrested in Glasgow Drug Stop
GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) – A Hart County couple is facing multiple drug-related charges after a traffic stop in Glasgow led to the discovery of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
Hailey Bamford Arrested for Payroll Fraud in Oak Grove
OAK GROVE, Ky. (WBKO) – A City of Oak Grove payroll employee has been arrested following a months-long investigation into fraudulent payroll activities.
Victor Elvira-Tapia Faces 19 Charges Across 4 NC Counties
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – A Durham man is facing a long list of felony and misdemeanor charges across four North Carolina counties following a high-speed chase and multiple criminal investigations.
Catherine Binder Arrested; Thederick Turner Still at Large
ASCENSION PARISH, La. (WAFB) – Authorities are still searching for a Baton Rouge man accused of working with his girlfriend to commit a string of retail thefts across several Louisiana parishes.
Carlee Gerald Arrested in Walker Hardware Store Theft
WALKER, La. – A Denham Springs man is facing a felony theft charge after authorities say he stole multiple generators from a hardware store in Walker.
Adam and Mandy Williams Arrested in Bowling Green Drug Case
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two Bowling Green residents are in custody after deputies discovered them trespassing inside a vacant home, where they also allegedly found methamphetamine, opiates, and stolen debit cards.
Dallas Jacquet, 5 Others Arrested in Edmond Kidnapping Case
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Six individuals have been arrested in connection to the violent kidnapping and robbery of Isabel Brown near Edmond in June 2024, according to Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson III.
Kurt Dumyahn Arrested After Stealing Ambulance, Hitting Cyclist
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) – A Springfield man is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing an ambulance and striking a bicyclist on Tuesday afternoon.
O’Fallon Police Investigate ATM Robbery, Arrest One Suspect
O’FALLON, Mo. (First Alert 4) – O’Fallon Police are investigating a violent robbery in which three suspects stole $94,370 from an ATM technician servicing a Bank of America ATM.
Frank Torres Charged in Newark Identity Theft, Forgery Case
NEWARK, N.Y. – A 65-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges following a multi-jurisdictional investigation involving identity theft, grand larceny, and forgery, according to the New York State Police.
Dariel Nunez Montero Charged in WA Murder, KY Fuel Theft Case
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ky. – A man arrested in Kentucky for a large-scale diesel fuel theft operation is also now a suspect in a Washington state murder, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
Jaiquan Goins Charged in Greece Home Burglary on Chippendale Rd
GREECE, N.Y. – A Rochester man is facing multiple charges after allegedly breaking into a home early Thursday morning, according to the Greece Police Department.
Stef Willi Huewe Charged in $1.25M Luxury Car Theft Case
MONROE, N.C. – A routine traffic stop turned into a high-stakes investigation after Monroe police discovered a South Carolina man was allegedly involved in a luxury car theft ring worth over $1.25 million.
Keith Thomas, Nathan Ramirez Charged in Riverside Retail Thefts
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. – Two Moreno Valley men are facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing more than $5,000 worth of merchandise from retail stores across Riverside County, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
Thomas Ericson Indicted for Murder After Armed Standoff
MADISON HEIGHTS, Va. (BTW21) – A Madison Heights man previously in the spotlight for opening fire on law enforcement during a tense standoff has now been indicted for second-degree murder, officials confirmed.
Samuel Southern Arrested in Eden Drug Bust on March 27, 2025
EDEN, NC – (BTW21) On March 27, 2025, the Eden Police Department made a major drug-related arrest following a routine traffic stop on a 2001 Dodge Neon. The stop led to the discovery of a large amount of narcotics, resulting in the arrest of 32-year-old Samuel Southern from Stokes County.
Benjamin Ritchie to Be Executed for Murder of Officer Bill Toney
INDIANA (BTW21) – The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Benjamin Ritchie, convicted of killing Beech Grove Police Officer Bill Toney in September 2000, will be executed next month. The execution is scheduled for May 20, before sunrise.
Mauricio Powless Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Assault in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Mauricio A. Powless, a 19-year-old man from Green Bay, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Friday after being convicted for two separate child assault cases at a local hotel. Powless was found guilty of attempted first-degree sexual assault of a child and second-degree sexual assault of a child.
Dover Township Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Family Dog with Bat
DOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Aston Aguilera, 39, of the 2600 block of Oakland Drive in Dover Township, pleaded guilty on Monday afternoon to aggravated cruelty to animals after he killed his family dog, a five-year-old pit bull named Bali, with a baseball bat last July.
Caleb Spinner Found Guilty in 2022 Lynchburg Shooting
LYNCHBURG, Va. (BTW21) – A jury has returned a guilty verdict in the high-profile murder trial of Caleb Spinner, who was charged in the July 2022 shooting death of Trevor Weeks at a Dollar General on Boonsboro Road in Lynchburg.
Jeanette Staton Charged in Danville Homicide of Arvel Shrewsbury
DANVILLE, Va. (BTW21) – A homicide investigation is underway in Danville following the death of 78-year-old Arvel Shrewsbury, who was found deceased inside a residence on Pineview Drive on the afternoon of Friday, March 7.
