Arya Mehta Arrested for $35K Scam in Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA – Police in Menlo Park have arrested a San Jose man accused of scamming $35,000 from a 77-year-old resident in a scheme authorities say may have international ties.
LAPD Seeks Victims in Ongoing Forgery Scheme Probe
Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles Police Department’s Commercial Crimes Division, along with its Metropolitan Finance Section, is alerting local businesses about a counterfeit check scheme and is actively seeking additional victims.
Shane R. Wolf Charged in I-90 Cannabis Bust
Amsterdam, NY – A Pennsylvania man is facing serious drug charges after New York State Police discovered a large quantity of cannabis during a traffic stop on Interstate 90.
Juan Rivera Charged in Fatal Stabbing on Third Street
Troy, NY – A 26-year-old Troy man has been charged with second-degree murder following a fatal stabbing on Third Street earlier this week.
Douglas Martak Charged in Guilderland Slashing Attack
Guilderland, NY – A 54-year-old Guilderland man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly slashing another man during a violent altercation early Sunday morning.
Jeremiah Godfrey Arrested for Murder in South Berwick
South Berwick, ME – A South Berwick man has been arrested and charged with the murder of his girlfriend after a domestic dispute on Saturday evening.
Royal Oaks Men Arrested After Stolen Tractor Tracked by GPS
Monterey County, CA – Sheriff’s deputies in Monterey County are crediting a Royal Oaks man with helping catch two thieves who stole his $25,000 tractor on Easter Sunday, thanks to a GPS tracking device he had installed.
Zia Iqbal Ahmad, Others Arrested in Tigard Theft Sting
Tigard, OR – A targeted retail theft mission led to ten arrests in Tigard, as police cracked down on shoplifting and related crimes during a one-day operation at a local Target store.
Igor Melomed, 6 Others Charged in Florida Pawn Shop Theft Ring
Broward County, FL – A South Florida pawn shop owner and six employees have been arrested in connection with a large-scale retail theft and racketeering operation that spanned years and cost major retailers millions of dollars, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
Oscar Borrero-Manchola, Martinez-Ramos Caught in $4M Theft
Los Angeles, CA – Nearly $4 million in stolen goods has been recovered by the Los Angeles Police Department following the arrest of two key suspects linked to a high-level international cargo theft ring.
Joshua Ratliff, 5 Others Arrested in Shreveport Auto Theft Ring
Shreveport, LA – Six people have been arrested in connection with a sophisticated vehicle theft ring that led to the disappearance of 22 vehicles from Morgan Buick GMC in Shreveport, police say.
Austin Renschler Wanted After Skipping Sentencing in Drug Case
Grand Island, NE – An arrest warrant is pending for Austin Renschler, a 34-year-old man from Aurora, Nebraska, who failed to appear for sentencing on Tuesday in Hall County District Court.
Seven Arrested in Florida Pawn Shop Racketeering Operation
Fort Lauderdale, FL – Seven suspects were arrested on Tuesday in connection with a multi-year racketeering operation that defrauded major retailers across Florida, costing them millions in stolen merchandise.
Shreveport Police Solve Multi-Vehicle Theft Scheme, Arrest Several Suspects
Shreveport, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Shreveport Police Department has successfully solved a multi-vehicle theft case that began in November 2024. Officers responded to a call regarding the theft of 22 vehicles from Morgan Buick GMC, located in the 8700 block of Business Park Drive. The investigation led to the discovery of a well-coordinated theft operation with an employee at the center of it all.
Chillicothe Man Arrested for Stealing Forklift in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Chillicothe man, Dillon Howard, 30, was arrested after allegedly stealing a forklift in Peoria on Monday, April 21.
Opelousas Car Dealer Allen Guillory Arrested for Stolen Vehicles
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) — Allen Guillory Sr., 55, a co-owner of AJ Auto Sales in Opelousas, has been arrested following a detailed investigation into stolen vehicles on his used car lot.
Tupelo Man Jarion Whitley Arrested for Grand Larceny After Stolen Vehicle Return
TUPLEO, Miss. (NEWS) — A Tupelo man, 32-year-old Jarion A. Whitley, was arrested and charged with grand larceny after allegedly stealing a vehicle and returning it with noticeable damage following an altercation.
Christopher Byerley Pleads Guilty to Major Theft Ring Involving Heavy Equipment
DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (NEWS) — Christopher Byerley, 45, pleaded guilty to several charges related to his involvement in a theft ring that targeted heavy equipment across multiple states, the Department of Justice announced.
Joseph Hartwell Jr. Found Guilty in McDowell County Attempted Murder Case
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A McDowell County jury found Joseph Andrew Hartwell Jr., 51, guilty of multiple charges in an attempted murder trial on March 18, stemming from a shooting incident on October 3, 2023.
Asheville Man Arrested for Gun Discharge and Drug Charges
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Jonathon Ryan Roberts, 38, of Asheville, was arrested on April 10 after allegedly discharging a gun outside a West Asheville business. Fortunately, no injuries or property damage were reported, according to the Asheville Police Department.
Indian Fugitive Linked to Terrorism Arrested in U.S.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Fox News) — Harpreet Singh, one of India’s most wanted fugitives due to his alleged involvement in terrorist activities, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in California. Singh is accused of planning and coordinating numerous grenade attacks targeting police officials in India.
Curtis Floyd and Tyesha Martin Arrested in Summit Drug Bust
Summit, Mississippi (April 21) — The Pike County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit, in coordination with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, conducted a successful operation on April 21 that led to the arrest of two individuals, Curtis Floyd and Tyesha Martin, and the discovery of illegal drugs and a firearm.
Amy Curry Sentenced to 6 Years for Embezzling $1.5 Million
Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — Amy Elizabeth Curry, 48, a Waynesville woman, was sentenced to nearly six years in prison for embezzling at least $1.5 million from a senior assisted living facility in Canton, North Carolina.
Gregory Doster Arrested for Theft of Fiber Optic Cables in St. Gabriel
St. Gabriel, La. (WAFB) — A man has been arrested in connection with the theft of fiber optic cables, which left residents in St. Gabriel and Sunshine without cable and internet services for months.
Multiple Arrests Made in East Baton Rouge Drug Trafficking Bust
East Baton Rouge Parish, La. (WAFB) — A significant drug investigation led to the arrest of multiple individuals in East Baton Rouge Parish, authorities announced.
Rebecca Collins Wells Charged After High-Speed Theft Chase
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WOLF) — A woman has been arrested following a dangerous high-speed chase that stemmed from a reported theft at a local Walmart.
Reynaldo Verduzco-Gonzalez Arrested After Chase
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man from San Diego is behind bars after leading Porterville police on two separate vehicle pursuits on Monday, one involving a stolen car and the other ending in a crash.
Officer Matthew Cusson Accused of Stealing $1.5K from VIN
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Delray Beach Police Officer, Matthew Cusson, has been arrested and accused of stealing $1,500 from the department’s Vice Investigations and Narcotics Unit (VIN) — with DNA evidence leading to his identification.
Two Edinburg Teens Arrested on Easter for Vehicle Burglary and Firearm Theft
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) – Two teenagers are facing multiple felony charges in Edinburg following a string of vehicle burglaries on Easter Sunday, including the theft of a handgun and $2,000 in cash, according to local authorities.
Marshalltown Teacher Arrested for Embezzling Over $10,000 from Teacher’s Union
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Marshalltown High School teacher, Rachel Nelson-Loupee, has been placed on administrative leave after being charged with first-degree theft for allegedly embezzling over $10,000 from the Marshalltown Education Association (MEA), the teachers’ union for the district.
Leesburg Man Arrested for Burglary Attempt and Meth Possession
LEESBURG, Fla. — A Leesburg man was arrested on Sunday after attempting to break into a home and later being found with methamphetamine in his possession, authorities say.
Mobile Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for Meth Trafficking and Firearm Possession
MOBILE, Ala. — A 33-year-old woman from Mobile has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine and possessing a firearm in connection with her drug distribution operation, according to a statement released Friday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Alabama.
McKeesport Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Charge in Deadly 2023 Apartment Shooting
McKEESPORT, Pa. — A 46-year-old McKeesport resident has pleaded guilty to a federal firearms offense linked to a deadly March 2023 shooting at a local apartment complex, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Dominican National Convicted for Smuggling Cocaine in Food Shipments from Colombia
TAMPA, Fla. — A Dominican national was convicted by a federal jury for attempting to smuggle cocaine into the United States by hiding the drug in food products shipped from Colombia, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.
Claiborne County Man Arrested for Aggravated Domestic Violence
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. — Authorities have arrested Jason Curtis, a 50-year-old resident of Claiborne County, in connection with an aggravated domestic violence incident that reportedly occurred on March 21.
Two Arrested in Tupelo Drug Raid; Meth, Firearms, and Cash Seized
TUPELO, Miss. — A man and woman are in custody following a drug raid at a Tupelo residence, where authorities uncovered methamphetamine, firearms, and cash, according to a press release from the Tupelo Police Department.
Joseph Schwartz Sentenced to 3 Years for $38M Nursing Home Tax Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. — Joseph Schwartz, 65, of Suffern, New York, has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for orchestrating a $38 million employment tax fraud involving a network of nursing homes he operated nationwide, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey announced.
Woolwine Pair Arrested for Orchestrating Brutal Assault on Teen in Patrick County
PATRICK COUNTY, VA — Two Woolwine residents have been arrested and charged in connection with the violent assault of a 17-year-old boy, according to Sheriff Dan Smith of the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office.
Kamilah Maciel Arrested in Child Sex Trafficking Case
STEPHENS COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) — A 22-year-old woman, Kamilah Maciel, has been arrested in connection with the sex trafficking of a minor who was previously reported missing from Stephens County.
Edwin Silva-Badillo Charged in NC Child Trafficking Case
SILER CITY, N.C. — A report of a runaway juvenile has led to the arrest of Edwin Silva-Badillo, 22, of Carrboro, on multiple felony charges, including kidnapping and human trafficking, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday.
