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Latest Arrests Across the USA – 04/17/2025 Key Cases and Summaries

"Breaking News on Recent Arrests: Summaries and Links to High-Profile Cases Across the United States"

by Sophia Bennett

Gary and Mary Fowler Arrested in 2001 Cold Case Murder

Nearly 24 years after a man was found dead in a Wendy’s parking lot, Georgia authorities have arrested a local husband and wife in connection with the case.

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Jack Mabry Arrested in Oroville Copper Theft Case

OROVILLE, Calif. — The Oroville Police Department’s Community Strike Team has arrested a suspect following a copper theft incident at a local business on Myers Street.

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Christian Roberts Arrested for Depot Park Stabbing

CHICO, Calif. — A Chico man has been arrested following a stabbing early Wednesday morning at Depot Park. Officers from the Chico Police Department responded around 6 a.m. after receiving reports of a stabbing at the park.

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Heather Marquis, Emily Vranic Charged in $620K Mail Fraud

BREMERTON, Wash. — Two Bremerton women, Heather Marquis, 36, and her fiancée Emily Vranic, 33, are facing federal charges after allegedly stealing mail and committing extensive identity and financial fraud that impacted hundreds of Washington residents.

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Rachel Sandoval Arrested for San Bernardino Mail Fraud

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — A San Bernardino woman is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say she orchestrated a large-scale mail theft and identity fraud operation that spanned across the county.

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Three Arrested in Taylorville Meth Trafficking Bust

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WICS) — In a significant breakthrough in a narcotics investigation, the Taylorville Police Department’s Community Action Team arrested three individuals linked to the trafficking of methamphetamine from Decatur to Taylorville.

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Logan Hicks and Three Others Arrested in Copper Theft

PIEDMONT, Mo. — A copper theft investigation at the Chip Mill in Mill Spring has led to the arrest of four individuals, including Logan Hicks, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.

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Aaron Senegal Arrested After Multi-Crime Pursuit

CROWLEY, La. — A Crowley man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to rob a convenience store, stealing two vehicles, and leading officers on a vehicle pursuit, according to the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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Steven Mamou, Timothy Melancon Charged in Murder Case

LAFAYETTE, La. — Two suspects have been charged in connection with the March 1 murder of a Lafayette woman, according to local authorities.

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Ashley Dugas, Jakayla Jones Charged in Shooting Plot

CROWLEY, La. — Two sisters in Crowley have been charged in connection with an attempted homicide following a confrontation that escalated from a fast-food restaurant to a neighborhood shooting.

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Ahmad Acrond Gets Life for Port Arthur Stabbing Death

PORT ARTHUR — A Port Arthur man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murder in a 2022 stabbing that authorities described as particularly violent.

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Derwin Arline Sentenced to Life for Child Sex Assault

KOUNTZE — A Hardin County man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of sexually assaulting a four-year-old child.

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Howard Celestine Sentenced for Murder and Drug Deaths

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — A Jefferson County man has been sentenced to decades in state prison after pleading guilty to a series of violent and deadly crimes, including murder, aggravated assault, child endangerment, and drug distribution that led to two fatal fentanyl overdoses.

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Four Benton Harbor Suspects Charged in Goshen Thefts

GOSHEN, Ind. — Four people from Benton Harbor have been arrested and charged with Organized Retail Theft after police discovered stolen items from several businesses in Goshen.

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Peter Gittens, Williams Charged in NJ Fraud, Theft Case

RARITAN TWP., N.J. — Two Raritan Township residents have been arrested and charged in a wide-ranging criminal case involving forgery, identity theft, motor vehicle theft, and child endangerment, according to Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renee Robeson.

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Desmond Byard Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Warren Co.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – A routine traffic stop in Warren County led to the arrest of a man on drug trafficking charges, according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO).

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Kayleen Stallman Charged in Sioux Center Theft Case

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa — A 40-year-old Sioux City woman, Kayleen Sharon Johanna Stallman, was arrested on Friday, April 11 around 4:05 p.m. in Sioux Center on charges related to trespassing and retail theft at Walmart.

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Chad Stubbe Arrested in Inwood OWI, Drug Case

INWOOD, Iowa — A 45-year-old Inwood man, Chad Ray Stubbe, was arrested around 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, following a traffic stop that led to multiple drug and alcohol-related charges, according to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office.

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Shane Svalland, Amy Renaud Arrested in Sheldon Raid

SHELDON, Iowa — Two residents of Sheldon were arrested around 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, following a drug-related investigation and search warrant executed at their home, according to the Sheldon Police Department.

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Jamie Williams Arrested in 2021 Fentanyl Case

ABERDEEN, N.C. — A Cameron man was arrested in connection with a 2021 narcotics investigation after lab results confirmed the presence of fentanyl, the Aberdeen Police Department announced Wednesday.

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Louis Gustafson Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges

WEST END, N.C. — A 31-year-old West End man is facing a long list of charges after Moore County detectives searched his home and discovered a cache of drugs, weapons, and cash, authorities said.

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Moises Palacios Charged With Statutory Rape

HAMLET, N.C. — A 20-year-old Aberdeen man, Moises Palacios, is being held on a $500,000 secured bond at the Richmond County Jail after being charged with statutory rape of a child age 15 or younger and indecent liberties with a minor, according to court documents.

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Employee Arrested for Embezzling Over $41,000 from Reservoir International

ABERDEEN, N.C. — Heather Berube, a 38-year-old Fayetteville resident, has been arrested after being accused of embezzling over $41,000 from Reservoir International, a local business that provides training and services to both government and private organizations.

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Eagle Springs Man Arrested with Large Drug Seizure, Faces Multiple Charges

EAGLE SPRINGS, N.C. — Courtney Marsh, a 35-year-old man from Eagle Springs, was arrested on March 28, 2025, after Moore County Sheriff’s detectives executed a search warrant at his residence. During the search, authorities seized significant amounts of drugs and cash.

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Jeanette Avellan Pleads Guilty to $4M Theft, Tax Fraud

Monmouth County, NJ — A Howell woman has pleaded guilty to stealing millions from her longtime employer and committing tax fraud over several years, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced.

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Daniel Dadoun Pleads Guilty to $3.2M PPP Loan Fraud

NEW JERSEY — A former New Jersey business owner has pleaded guilty to federal charges for fraudulently obtaining over $3.2 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans meant to assist businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, announced U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.

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Susaida Nazario Charged with Corruption and Deceptive Practices

NEW JERSEY — A suspended employee of the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) has been charged with multiple offenses after allegedly accepting bribes in exchange for confidential information and deceptive assistance in ongoing DCF cases. This announcement was made by Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity & Accountability (OPIA).

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10 Charged in NJ Unemployment and Pandemic Relief Fraud Scheme

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Ten individuals across New Jersey were indicted in March 2025 for fraud related to unemployment benefits and pandemic relief programs, according to an announcement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice. These cases underscore the state’s ongoing efforts to investigate fraud tied to the COVID-19 financial assistance programs.

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Stacy Margaritondo Admits to Embezzling $350K from NJ Synagogue

NEW JERSEY — Stacy Margaritondo, 52, of Scotch Plains, has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $350,000 from a local synagogue over several years, federal authorities announced.

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Janet Bernal Charged with $17M Wire Fraud Scheme Involving Counterfeit Coupons

NEW JERSEY — Janet Bernal, 48, has been charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and five counts of wire fraud. These charges stem from an alleged scheme Bernal operated from June 2020 through August 2024, in which she produced and sold fraudulent coupons that were widely used at grocery and pharmacy retailers across the country, including in New Jersey.

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Morristown Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Burglary and Terroristic Threats Involving Juvenile

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Tezmar Caldwell, 40, of Morristown, has been sentenced to eight years in state prison following his conviction on burglary and terroristic threats charges stemming from an incident involving a juvenile victim in February 2024.

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Adam Marks Sentenced for Soliciting Child Pornography

LA PLATA, MD — Adam Marks, 37, was sentenced on April 2, 2025, to five years in prison for four counts of soliciting child pornography, according to Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County. Marks will also be required to register as a Tier II sex offender upon release.

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Philadelphia Man Faces Charges After Road Rage Shooting in MD

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — A 34-year-old man from Philadelphia is facing multiple felony charges, including attempted second-degree murder, after an alleged road rage incident involving gunfire on March 28, 2025, in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Andre Howard Jr. was arrested following an investigation by Maryland State Police.

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Thomas Moreland Sentenced to Life for Hollywood Carnival Murder

LEONARDTOWN, Md. — State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Thomas Moreland, 22, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was sentenced to life in prison for his involvement in the fatal shooting at the 2022 Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Carnival. The shooting resulted in the death of a 16-year-old victim and left another teenager with multiple gunshot wounds.

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Julia and Eric Gallodoro Face Second-Degree Assault Charges in Domestic Incident

ST. LEONARD, Md. — Julia Nicole Gallodoro, 30, already facing multiple charges from a high-speed chase in March 2025, has now been charged with second-degree assault following a domestic incident on April 5, 2025. Eric James Gallodoro, 34, also faces a second-degree assault charge related to the same incident.

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Daniel Coulson Sentenced to 20 Years for Sex Abuse of Minor

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — On April 11, 2025, Daniel Phillip Coulson, 40, of Huntingtown, Maryland, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the sex abuse of a minor. The sentence was handed down by Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Mark W. Carmean.

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Virginia Man Arrested for Attempted Murder After Road Rage Incident

CLINTON, Md. — Marco Williams, 46, of Alexandria, Virginia, is facing attempted first-degree murder and several other charges following a reported road rage shooting on April 3, 2025, in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Williams was arrested yesterday in Fairfax County by the United States Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force and the Maryland State Apprehension Team. He is currently awaiting extradition to Maryland.

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Former Colorado Youth Pastor Joshua Lucero Faces Child Sex Assault Charges

THORNTON, Colo. — Joshua Lucero, a 28-year-old former youth pastor at Word Alive Church in Thornton, Colorado, has been arrested and charged with multiple felony child sex assault charges, according to a news release from the Thornton Police Department.

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Matthew Malik Harris Arrested in Grady County for Human Trafficking

GRADY COUNTY, Ga. (WCTV) – A man arrested in Grady County on Monday was wanted for human trafficking charges and was reportedly heading to Tallahassee at the time of his arrest. Matthew Malik Harris, 24, was taken into custody after a short pursuit following a traffic stop, according to Grady County Sheriff Earl Prince.

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Jaime Figueroa, Raymond Jean, and Antonio Michel Arrested for Trafficking Minors

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Two men are behind bars in Palm Beach County, accused of trafficking underage girls and exploiting them as prostitutes. According to Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) detectives, the three girls involved had run away from a group home before being exploited and forced into prostitution. They were meeting clients at three local motels.

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