Anh Phan Arrested in Sacramento Mail Fraud Scheme
(KRON) — Anh Phan, a Sacramento resident, was arrested last week following a months-long investigation by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office into an extensive mail fraud scheme affecting hundreds of victims.
Ronald Lane Arrested for Walnut Creek Bank Robbery
(KRON) – A Livermore man was arrested Thursday after allegedly robbing a Chase Bank in Walnut Creek, according to the Walnut Creek Police Department.
James David Collier Charged in Santa Cruz Double Murder
(KRON) — A 66-year-old man from Boulder Creek, James David Collier, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder following the fatal shootings of two men in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Devon Mccumber Arrested in San Antonio Cocaine Bust
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man is facing serious drug charges after being caught with cocaine while two infants were in the car during a traffic stop, police say.
Dinorah Espinoza Arrested for Smuggling 83 Bundles of Meth
SAN ANTONIO — A 32-year-old woman has been arrested after deputies discovered she was transporting 83 bundles of crystal methamphetamine in her vehicle near IH-35 S and Shepard Road.
Mike Escobedo Sentenced to Life for Continuous Child Abuse
SAN ANTONIO — A man convicted of continuously sexually abusing a child has been sentenced to life in prison. On March 4, 41-year-old Mike Escobedo was sentenced after pleading guilty to Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child.
Chyine Alexis Arrested in New Orleans Robbery Case
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department has arrested one suspect and is searching for another in connection to a simple robbery that occurred on April 20, 2025.
Cristian Montecino-Sanzana Arrested in Kristi Noem Theft Case
MIAMI BEACH — A second suspect connected to the theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse in Washington, D.C., has been arrested, authorities confirmed Monday.
Timothy Thomas Charged in 2015 Murder of Renaldo Clayton
SOUTH FLORIDA — A major break in a decade-old cold case has led to murder charges against Timothy Thomas, a man already serving a life sentence for attempted murder in a 2015 shootout with a Monroe County deputy.
Ruben Garcia Arrested After Wild Chase in Atascosa County
ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas — A 31-year-old Del Valle man with multiple outstanding warrants was apprehended following a high-speed chase and dramatic foot pursuit, according to the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Jordan Gray Arrested in Michigan-Wide Auto Theft Ring
TROY, Mich. — One of the primary suspects in a multi-state auto theft operation has been arrested in Troy, according to police.
Mardin Gevargiz Arrested for Attempted Murder in Hit-and-Run Incident
Campbell, CA — A man accused of intentionally driving into a pedestrian after a verbal dispute was arrested and charged with attempted murder, according to the Campbell Police Department. The incident occurred on April 17 at approximately 9:37 p.m. on East Campbell Avenue.
Man Arrested After Attempted Theft, Gun Threat in Hillsboro Village
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A man has been arrested in Nashville after allegedly attempting to steal a pendant from a jewelry store in Hillsboro Village on Friday. Patrick Joshua Calvo, the suspect, reportedly tried to conceal the pendant by slipping it up his sleeve. However, the store staff quickly noticed his actions.
Undefeated Boxer Floyd Diaz Arrested in Las Vegas on Serious Charges
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (TMZ Sports) — Floyd Diaz, the undefeated 21-year-old boxing prospect, was arrested last week in Las Vegas on two serious felony charges. Diaz, known by his fight name “Cashflow,” was pulled over by Las Vegas Metro Police for driving a stolen vehicle, a situation flagged by a LoJack alert.
Kierra Rooks Arrested After Stealing Vehicle, High-Speed Chase in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE TWP., Pa. — Kierra Daijanae Rooks, 27, was arrested on Sunday after a series of events that escalated from retail theft to a high-speed police chase. According to Wilkes-Barre Township police, Rooks was first detained at 4:13 p.m. after allegedly stealing $143 worth of merchandise from Walmart Supercenter. After being processed and issued citations for retail theft and public drunkenness, she was released into the care of sober adults around 5:10 p.m.
Jasper Man Sentenced to 22 Years for Drug Trafficking in East Texas
BEAUMONT, Texas — Jeremy O’Quinn Brown, a 34-year-old man from Jasper, Texas, has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana in East Texas. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone after Brown pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Eight Arrested in $1M Drone Theft Ring in Nevada and Arizona
HENDERSON, Nev. (Bullhead City Police) — Authorities in Nevada and Arizona have uncovered a major crime ring tied to the theft of over $1 million worth of drones in Henderson, leading to eight arrests last week. Police also revealed they are searching for one additional suspect connected to the thefts.
80-Year-Old Barbara Trickle Pleads Guilty in $15M Fraud Scheme
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — An 80-year-old woman, Barbara Trickle, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud after prosecutors revealed she masterminded a nationwide prize notice scam, defrauding thousands of consumers, many of whom were elderly.
30 Arrested in Clackamas County Retail Theft Operation
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. — The Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office released new details Thursday regarding the outcomes of a December 2024 retail theft crackdown that resulted in 30 arrests over a two-day period. The operation was led by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with seven other law enforcement agencies.
Jerome Deleon Guerrero Arrested for Burglary, Theft in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO — Jerome Deleon Guerrero, also known as William Taitingfong, has been arrested and charged in connection with a burglary and theft incident reported earlier this month. Guerrero, 42, appeared before Superior Court Judge Joseph N. Camacho on Monday for a bail hearing and remains in the custody of the Department of Corrections.
Luke Gibson Held on $20K Bond for Assaulting Pregnant Woman
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A $20,000 cash-only bond was set Monday for Luke A. Gibson, a 35-year-old Greene County man accused of assaulting a woman who was nine months pregnant, according to the Paragould Police Department.
Clifford Crossfield Held on $25K Bond in Sexual Assault Case
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A $25,000 cash-only bond was set Thursday for Clifford G. Crossfield, a 44-year-old Paragould man arrested in connection with a sexual assault investigation, according to the Paragould Police Department.
Jacob Conrad Arrested for Murder Near Las Vegas Airport
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — A man was arrested Friday night on an open murder charge following a fatal shooting near Harry Reid International Airport, according to a release from the Metropolitan Police Department.
Dr. Ameet Vohra, Firm Accused of $300M Medicare Fraud Scheme
MIAMI, Fla. — Dr. Ameet Vohra, founder of Vohra Wound Physicians Management LLC, along with VHS Holdings P.A., has been accused of orchestrating a massive Medicare fraud scheme involving more than 165,000 false claims, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida announced April 4.
Dr. Rolando Chin Admits Role in VA Fraud Scheme in Panama
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dr. Rolando Chin, a Panamanian surgeon, has pleaded guilty to fraud charges in connection with a multi-million-dollar scheme that targeted the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Foreign Medical Program, the Justice Department announced Tuesday.
John Jessup Sentenced for Assaulting Daughter in Las Vegas
Former Hancock County Commissioner John Jessup, 56, was sentenced to six to fifteen years in prison on April 25, 2025, after being convicted of attempting to sexually assault his daughter, Rachel Keesling, during a trip to Las Vegas to celebrate her 21st birthday.
Scott Elliot, 4 Others Arrested in Soddy Daisy Trafficking Sting
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. — Five individuals were arrested during a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) undercover operation targeting online human trafficking in Soddy-Daisy. Conducted on April 26, the sting aimed to identify predators soliciting minors for sex and to locate and assist potential trafficking victims.
Eddie Ramirez, Geneva Levya Arrested in Ravia Drug Busts
RAVIA, Okla. (KXII) – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office made two separate drug-related arrests within one hour Saturday night in Ravia.
80-Year-Old Man Arrested for Killing Wife and 11-Year-Old Girl in Sumter County Shooting
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) – An 80-year-old South Carolina man is facing two counts of murder after authorities say he fatally shot his wife and an 11-year-old girl in a shocking act of violence late Wednesday night.
Six Arrested in Madison County Human Trafficking Sting Targeting Child Predators
Madison County, IL (Effingham Radio) — Six men have been arrested and charged with multiple felonies in connection to a human trafficking suppression operation conducted by the Illinois State Police (ISP) in Troy, Illinois, on April 23–24, 2025.
Former Tennessee Drug Task Force Director Pleads Guilty to Meth Charges, Misappropriated Over $7,000
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. — A former Tennessee drug task force director has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges, and an investigative report reveals he also misappropriated thousands of dollars in public funds during his tenure.
Gregory W. Jones Arrested in Idaho Human Trafficking Investigation
Mountain Home, ID (CBS2) — Gregory W. Jones, a resident of Mountain Home, was arrested on April 25, 2025, in connection with an ongoing human sex trafficking investigation that began on January 31, 2025. The arrest followed an arrest warrant issued by an Elmore County judge, according to the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office.
Tianna Cosby Sentenced to 114 Months for $5M Mail Fraud Scheme
GREENBELT, Md. — Tianna Cosby, also known as “Mendoza,” 24, of Prince George’s County, Maryland, has been sentenced to 114 months in federal prison for leading a large-scale mail and bank fraud conspiracy that defrauded more than 900 individuals and stole over $5 million through altered checks and identity theft.
Ruperto Escalante Faces Murder Charge in Wife’s 2016 Disappearance
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. — Ruperto Escalante, a local man from Pittsylvania County, appeared in court Thursday to face multiple charges, including first-degree murder, in connection with the long-unsolved disappearance and suspected murder of his wife, Soledad Najera.
Cedric Brown, Ferrellous Carter Arrested in $250K Fentanyl Bust
VALLEY, Ala. (WTVM) — Two men are in custody following a massive drug bust in Chambers County, marking one of the largest fentanyl seizures in the region’s history.
Tyrone Sylvester Arrested in Muscogee County Drug Trafficking Bust
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) — A major drug arrest took place in Muscogee County on April 2, as Tyrone Anthony Sylvester was taken into custody following the execution of a search warrant by local law enforcement agencies.
Derek Browning Arrested in Bedford for Child Sex Crimes
BEDFORD, Va. — A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with a series of serious child sex offenses. Derek David Browning was arrested on Wednesday by the Bedford Police Department, following a coordinated investigation with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office and consultation with the Bedford County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office.
Wendell Johnson, John Glass Arrested in Roanoke Drug Bust
ROANOKE, Va. — A coordinated federal drug operation led by the Virginia State Police Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force (HIDTA) resulted in the seizure of 10 kilograms of illicit drugs and the arrest of two men on February 11, 2025.
Chattanooga Man Arrested for 2nd Degree Murder in Fentanyl Overdose Death
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga man, Austin Hardin, has been arrested and charged with 2nd degree murder and possession of Fentanyl for resale in connection to the overdose death of a 26-year-old man, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO).
Three Dominican Nationals Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Lawrence, Mass.
Three Dominican nationals residing in Lawrence, Massachusetts, were arrested on March 9, 2025, on drug trafficking charges. The individuals arrested were Juana Luduvina Aguasvivas, 66, Richard Arias-Aguasvivas, 38, and Ariel Ruiz, 31. All three appeared in federal court in Boston on March 10, 2025, where they were charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, including fentanyl, cocaine base, and cutting agents.
