Terry Allen Damstra Charged for Impersonating Officer
On April 16, 2025, the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) received multiple reports about a man soliciting money under false pretenses. The man, later identified as Terry Allen Damstra of Grayson, Georgia, approached local businesses asking for donations for magazine and coloring book ads—claiming the funds would benefit law enforcement.
Humberto Arredondo-Soto Pleads Guilty in Drug Case
PITTSBURGH (EYT) – Ten individuals from Arizona, Ohio, Washington, and Mexico—among them a member of the Cártel de Sinaloa and one undocumented individual—pleaded guilty this week in federal court to charges of drug trafficking and money laundering, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti.
Ex-VC Dr. Morshed Ahmed Named in Sylhet University Case
SYLHET (April 25, 2025) – A Sylhet court has issued arrest warrants for 58 individuals, including the former vice-chancellor and acting registrar of Sylhet Medical University, in connection with a major corruption case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
Intern Lutendo Makgoka Charged in Limpopo Job Scam
THOHOYANDOU, LIMPOPO – April 3, 2025 — A 28-year-old intern from the Department of Transport in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, has appeared in court following his arrest for allegedly running a job scam targeting hopeful applicants.
Tori Estes Spinks Arrested for Identity Theft in Louisiana
MONROE, La. (April 2025) – A 47-year-old woman, identified as Tori Estes Spinks, has been arrested by the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) on multiple charges, including identity theft, forgery, and theft exceeding $25,000.
Octavious Straughter Arrested in Monroe Triple Shooting
MONROE, La. (April 2025) – Octavious Straughter, age 20, has been arrested and charged in connection with a triple shooting that occurred in Monroe in late 2024. He faces three counts of attempted second-degree murder.
Brayan Lopez Arrested After Chase in Stolen Truck in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — Two individuals were arrested following a police chase involving a stolen truck on Friday afternoon. The chase ended when the suspects crashed on County Line Road near Blank Golf Course, with the vehicle reportedly driving through a fence.
Donail Williams Sentenced to Life for Tiffany Copeland’s Murder
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (VDN) — A Booneville man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in the 2021 killing of Tiffany Copeland.
Two Vicksburg Women Arrested for Insurance Fraud After SUV Found Submerged
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (VDN) — A stolen vehicle report in Warren County led to the discovery of a submerged 2020 Ford Expedition and the arrest of two Vicksburg women on charges of insurance fraud and conspiracy.
Apopka Man Mikael Williams, Companion Arrested for Copper Theft
APOPKA, Fla. — Mikael David Williams of Apopka and David Eugene Fryer of Montverde were arrested for grand theft early Sunday after they were caught trying to steal copper wire from light poles along the Florida Turnpike.
Perrion Johnson Sentenced to 40 Years for 2023 Vicksburg Murder
VICKSBURG, Miss. — Perrion Johnson was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the 2023 murder of Preston Wilson Jr. during a hearing on Wednesday in Warren County Circuit Court. Johnson, who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on March 10, was represented by attorney Noah Drake, while the state was represented by Assistant District Attorney Michael Warren.
Former Teacher Andrew Murphy Convicted of Possessing Child Pornography
ABERDEEN, Miss. — Andrew Murphy, 36, a former high school science teacher, was convicted by a federal jury for possessing child sexual abuse materials following a three-day trial. The trial, presided over by Senior District Judge Glen H. Davidson, concluded with Murphy’s conviction in Aberdeen, Mississippi.
Rodkis Fenderson, Stepmother Kierra Patrick Charged in 3-Year-Old’s Death
LAKE, Miss. — Rodkis Fenderson and his wife, Kierra Patrick, have been arrested and charged after the body of a 3-year-old boy was discovered in Lake, Mississippi. The child had allegedly been beaten to death in January and buried by his father and stepmother.
Tasean Ellis Arrested in Maplewood Attempted Car Theft
MAPLEWOOD, N.J. — A suspect is in custody and another remains at large after an attempted vehicle theft outside a Springfield Avenue business on April 22, according to the Maplewood Police Department.
Ernesto Ramirez Arrested in $5K Copper Theft in Palisades
PACIFIC PALISADES, CA — A routine traffic stop turned into a felony arrest when a California Highway Patrol (CHP) sergeant pulled over a white pickup truck for expired registration near Pacific Coast Highway and Sunset Boulevard on April 23.
Keenan Goddard Jailed for Sheffield Theft Spree
Sheffield, UK — A serial thief from Crookes has been sentenced to 10 months in prison following a week-long crime spree that saw him commit multiple thefts and burglaries across Sheffield.
Salifu Gariba, Others Nabbed in Western Region Crime Sweep
Western Region, Ghana — The Western Central Regional Police Command has ramped up its operations against criminal activity, recording three major arrests in April 2025 related to vehicle theft, armed gold robbery, and illegal mining.
Derick Sullivan Charged in Pembroke Tool Theft Case
PEMBROKE, ONTARIO — The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP have arrested a Pembroke man in connection with the theft of power tools from a local workshop and business van.
Mafane Kenneth Lekala, Others Charged in R82K School Fraud Case
NEBO, LIMPOPO — Three former members of the Kwenatshwene Primary School Governing Body have been arrested for fraud after an investigation revealed misappropriation of school funds totaling R82,780.
Freddy Villanueva Alonso Arrested After Foot Pursuit in Newark
NEWARK, DE — A routine traffic stop by Newark Police escalated into a foot chase, leading to the arrest of Freddy Villanueva Alonso, a Wilmington man, on April 18, 2025. Alonso is now facing several charges, including identity theft, following the incident.
Minh Phuong Ngoc Vong Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy in Fraud Scheme
GREENBELT, Md. – Minh Phuong Ngoc Vong, 40, of Bowie, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a scheme that defrauded U.S. companies and enabled foreign criminals to access sensitive government systems. The plea agreement outlines how Vong worked with accomplices, including an individual known as “John Doe” (also referred to as William James), a foreign national residing in Shenyang, China. Together, they exploited U.S. companies by hiring Vong as a remote software developer under false pretenses.
Reuben D. Miller Faces Assault and Abuse Charges in Lexington Park
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — Reuben D. Miller, 57, of Lexington Park, is facing criminal charges after allegedly assaulting a vulnerable adult diagnosed with autism and intellectual disabilities, according to court documents from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.
Derek James Ward Arrested on Drug Charges Near Chesapeake Beach School
CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. — On April 2, 2025, at approximately 10:38 a.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to a traffic complaint near Beach Elementary School on Old Bayside Road in Chesapeake Beach. The incident led to the arrest of Derek James Ward, 39, of Friendship, Maryland, on multiple drug-related charges.
Keycy Robinson Alexis Barrera-Rosa Arrested for Murder in La Plata
BALTIMORE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 23-year-old Guatemalan national Keycy Robinson Alexis Barrera-Rosa on April 5, 2025, in La Plata, Maryland. Barrera-Rosa is facing charges for the murder of his girlfriend, 23-year-old Lesbia Mileth Ramirez-Guerra, who was also from Guatemala.
Andre Morris Faces Assault and Drug Charges in Separate Incidents
SOLOMONS, Md. — A Great Mills man is facing multiple charges stemming from two separate incidents—one involving an alleged domestic assault and the other related to drug possession—following a series of escalating legal issues.
Elijah Kamara Charged in Fatal Walker Mill Park Shooting
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. – Prince George’s County Police have arrested and charged 24-year-old Elijah Kamara in connection with the fatal shooting of Morris Haskins Jr., 43, of Washington, D.C., thanks to a tip submitted to Prince George’s County Crime Solvers.
Kavione Watts Accused of Assaulting Jail Officers Amid Drug Case
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — Kavione Watts, already in custody facing serious drug trafficking and identity fraud allegations, has been charged with assaulting correctional officers at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center.
Dezmon Price-Williams Charged in Child Trafficking Case
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — A Jacksonville man is facing serious charges, including child trafficking and sexual exploitation, following an investigation that began with a runaway juvenile report in June 2023.
Seven Men Arrested in Cumberland County Trafficking Sting
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA — Seven men were arrested at a Silver Spring Township hotel on April 16 as part of a human trafficking sting, according to District Attorney Seán M. McCormack. The arrests are part of Operation Impact Demand, a task force initiative targeting the demand side of sex trafficking in the region.
Traffic Stop in Henry County Leads to Drug and Gun Seizure, Two Arrested
BASSETT, VA — April 17, 2025 — A routine traffic stop turned into a major drug and weapons bust Thursday afternoon after the Henry County Sheriff’s Office Drug Interdiction Unit pulled over a vehicle in the 1000 block of Crestridge Road.
Two Arrested in Roanoke After Deceased and Neglected Cats Found at Rescue Shelter
ROANOKE, VA – March 19, 2025 — In a shocking case of alleged animal neglect, Kayla Wills Campbell (34) and Ian James Yaeger (46) were arrested and charged with two counts of felony animal neglect following the discovery of dead and severely neglected cats at their non-profit facility, Nomadic Paws Kitten Rescue.
Jermaine Laquan Carter Faces Drug Charges in Eden, NC
Eden, N.C. (BTW21) – After an extensive investigation by the Eden Police Department Special Operations Division, 37-year-old Jermaine Laquan Carter—also known as “Quan”—has been arrested and charged with several serious drug offenses.
John Marquise Hall Arrested After Lockhart Shooting
LOCKHART, Texas — A 22-year-old man has been arrested following a shooting on Wednesday in Lockhart that left one person injured.
Eli Aleman Charged With Murder in Austin Teen Shooting
AUSTIN, Texas — A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder following a deadly shooting in northeast Austin that claimed the life of a 15-year-old last month.
Zai-Twond Perry Charged in Newport News Infant Homicide
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A Newport News man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a one-year-old boy earlier this month, police confirmed Thursday.
Joel Garcia-Damian, Luis Padilla-Martell Held in VA Drug Bust
GREENSVILLE COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — Two Florida men are facing serious drug charges after Virginia State Police discovered 20 kilograms of cocaine during a traffic stop in Greensville County.
Tori Dennison Charged in Madison Girlfriend’s Murder
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A 26-year-old Madison, Indiana woman has been charged with murder and multiple counts of attempted murder after she allegedly stabbed her girlfriend to death early Friday morning.
William Walden Charged with Murder, Arson in Mother’s Death
ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. — William Walden, of Itawamba County, has been charged with capital murder and first-degree arson following the death of his mother, Flora Walden, in a mobile home fire on July 14.
Jose Malagon Castro, Six Others Indicted in $34M Laundering Case
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Seven foreign nationals have been indicted for allegedly laundering millions of dollars through Louisville businesses in a federal case that links drug trafficking, weapons possession, and cross-border cash flow.
Fabian Camarena-Alvarado Arrested in $16M NC Cocaine Bust
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — In a major victory against narcotics trafficking, 161 kilograms of cocaine, valued at approximately $16.1 million, were seized in a sweeping multi-agency operation in North Carolina. The arrest of 25-year-old Fabian Nicolas Camarena-Alvarado marks a key development in the months-long investigation.
