Kishan Kumar Singh Arrested in NC Elder Fraud Case
Guilford County, N.C. — A 21-year-old man was arrested on May 1 for allegedly attempting to defraud a 78-year-old Stokesdale woman in a sophisticated scam involving impersonation of law enforcement.
John Bekham Panzo Charged in Carver High Shooting
Winston-Salem, N.C. — An 18-year-old man has been charged in connection with a shooting that took place at Carver High School on Thursday evening, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department.
Officer David A. Bowles Arrested in Domestic Assault Case
High Point, N.C. — A High Point Police Department officer has been arrested following a domestic violence incident early Tuesday morning, according to police officials.
Galveston Sheriff Warns of Jury Duty Phone Scam
Galveston County, Texas — The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers impersonate deputies and demand payments for allegedly missing jury duty.
James Lael Jensen Indicted in $300M Oil Smuggling Scheme
Sandy, Utah — The luxury mansion of James Lael Jensen and Kelly Anne Jensen became the site of a federal raid in late April, as U.S. Marshals arrested the couple in connection with a sprawling $300 million oil smuggling and money laundering operation.
Jody Alanna Hayes Arrested for Child Abuse in Ramseur, N.C.
Ramseur, N.C. — A Ramseur woman was arrested on Tuesday after investigators say she physically abused a 5-year-old child while babysitting over the weekend. Jody Alanna Hayes, 30, faces felony negligent child abuse and misdemeanor assault charges after the incident, which occurred on January 31.
Roy Layne Sentenced for $1M COVID Fraud, Tax Scam
Phoenix, Ariz. — A St. David, Arizona man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for orchestrating a scheme to illegally obtain nearly $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds and tax refunds, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona.
Sandra Vargas, Jacob Kauth Charged in IDOC Payroll Fraud
Plainfield, Ind. — Two former correctional officers at the Plainfield Correctional Facility have been charged with multiple felonies, including official misconduct, theft, and fraud, in a payroll scam uncovered by the Indiana Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
Charles Gillen Faces Sentencing for Senior Bail Scam Fraud
Dartmouth, N.S. — A Winnipeg man who pleaded guilty to defrauding three Halifax-area seniors out of nearly $30,000 in a bail scam asked a Dartmouth court Friday to transfer his sentencing to Newfoundland and Labrador, where he faces similar charges.
Jeffrey & Patricia Civitello Sentenced for COVID Fraud
Schenectady, N.Y. — A Schenectady businessman already serving federal prison time for his role in a mafia-linked cocaine trafficking operation was sentenced Friday in a separate fraud case alongside his wife, after both admitted to exploiting pandemic relief programs and committing insurance fraud.
Sarah Ngaba Charged With Murder of Daughter Eliza, 2
A mother has been formally charged with murder following the death of her two-year-old daughter, Eliza Ngaba.
Tyree Ray Long Gets 37 Years for Assault, Shootout with Feds
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A Forsyth County man, Tyree Ray Long, 28, has been sentenced to 37 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a series of violent felonies, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Andrew Nice Ominikoron Sentenced to Death for Bamise Murder
LAGOS — A Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square has sentenced Andrew Nice Ominikoron, a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, to death by hanging for the murder of 22-year-old Bamise Ayanwola.
Earl David Rivers Arrested for Child Exploitation in Archdale
ARCHDALE, N.C. (WGHP) — A 50-year-old man has been arrested in Archdale after being accused of distributing child sexual abuse material, according to the Invictus Task Force.
AquaCollette Delaney Surrenders in $50K Employer Theft Case
SHREVEPORT, La. — A Shreveport woman, AquaCollette Delaney, 46, surrendered to police on Wednesday after being accused of stealing $50,000 from her employer.
Georgia Man Sentenced for Laundering Millions for Mexican Cartels
NORFOLK, Va. — Li Pei Tan, 47, of Buford, Georgia, was sentenced to six years and six months in federal prison for laundering millions of dollars in drug trafficking proceeds for international criminal organizations, including the Sinaloa cartel and Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia announced.
Luis Escobedo-Castaneda Arrested with Stolen Guns, Drugs
KEIZER, Ore. (KPTV) — A 25-year-old homeless man, Luis Angel Escobedo-Castaneda, was arrested this week in Keizer after police found him in possession of stolen firearms and psychedelic mushrooms, following a reported home burglary.
Donald Long, Bobby Edgil Arrested in Pike Co. Copper Theft Case
PIKE COUNTY, Ala. — Two men are in custody at the Pike County Jail after deputies arrested them in connection to the theft of more than 300 pounds of copper, according to Sheriff Russell Thomas.
Corey Rosenthal Arrested for ATM Theft in Rapides Parish
RAPIDES PARISH, La. — A Texas man has been extradited to Louisiana and charged in connection with a February 2024 ATM theft after he allegedly rammed his vehicle into a Rapides Parish business and stole the machine.
Joseph Sarmiento Sentenced for 2021 Motel Killing in Luzerne
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. (WOLF) — A New York man has been sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison for the 2021 murder of Helena Johnson in a Hazle Township motel.
Kari Viator, 18, Arrested After Burglary Spree in Mamou
MAMOU, La. — A teenage suspect has been arrested in connection with multiple burglaries in the Mamou area, according to the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office (EPSO).
Mark Darby, 50, Arrested for Stealing Mule in Brasher
BRASHER, N.Y. — A Malone man was arrested Friday night after allegedly entering private property and stealing a mule, according to the New York State Police.
Three Arrested During Norfolk Traffic Stop for Meth Pills Possession
NORFOLK, N.Y. — A traffic stop in the town of Norfolk led to the arrest of three individuals for methamphetamine possession, according to the New York State Police.
LaGrange Home Depot Employee and Accomplice Arrested in $11K Shoplifting Sting
LaGrange, Ga. — Two people are behind bars after a coordinated shoplifting sting by the LaGrange Police Department (LPD) and Home Depot uncovered a months-long scheme that resulted in more than $11,000 in stolen merchandise.
Teen Charged with Murder in Fatal Shooting of Manchester High School Student Brandon Smith
Manchester, Ga. (WTVM) — A 17-year-old has been charged with murder in connection to the December 2023 shooting death of Manchester High School student Brandon Smith, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
Three Men Arrested in Columbus Drug Bust; Marijuana, Guns, and Cash Seized
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) — Three suspects are facing serious drug and firearm charges following a major bust in Columbus, the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office announced.
Two Portland Teens Arrested for Armed Robbery and Assault at Bug Light Park
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) — Two 18-year-old suspects have been arrested following a violent robbery at Bug Light Park in South Portland that left one victim hospitalized, authorities said.
Jonathan Hood Arrested in Fatal Nelson County Crash
Kentucky State Police announced the arrest of 26-year-old Jonathan Hood following a fatal crash in Nelson County that resulted in the death of 18-year-old McKinzi Raisor.
Jerame Hall Arrested in Southern Indiana Child Abuse Material Case
A 48-year-old man from Pekin, Indiana, has been arrested after being found in possession of child sex abuse material, according to Indiana State Police (ISP).
Edgar Bear Runner, Richard Martinez Arrested in Nebraska Chase
Three individuals were arrested following a high-speed pursuit involving a stolen vehicle in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, early Tuesday morning.
Michael Myrick Arrested in South Portland Drug Bust
A South Portland man has been arrested after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other drugs, as well as firearms.
Matthew Lyons and Maryellen Remington Charged in Belgrade Drug Bust
Two Belgrade residents were arrested and charged with drug trafficking after a raid uncovered fentanyl and other pharmaceuticals at their home.
Akron Police Arrest Darrell Moore in PNC Bank Robbery
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) – Akron police have arrested one of two suspects involved in an armed bank robbery.
