Jeffrey Castillo Busted in Publix Gift Card Scam
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. — Police say two people used fake gift cards to scam shoppers at Publix stores in St. Lucie and Martin Counties.
Saw Chit Thu Sanctioned for Cyber Scam Ties
The U.S. Treasury Department has placed sanctions on Myanmar militia leader Saw Chit Thu, his two sons, and their group, the Karen National Army, or KNA, for their role in cyber scams.
John McCabe Pleads Guilty in $1.8M Fraud Case
John Tamahere McCabe from Kailua, Hawaii, pleaded guilty in federal court to scamming a 78-year-old man from Irvine, California, out of $1.8 million.
Jamaican Woman Arrested for Voting Illegally in Florida
PANAMA CITY, Fla. — A 52-year-old Jamaican woman, Jacqueline Dianne Wallace, has been arrested after voting illegally in the 2024 Florida Primary.
Kayleigh Smart Charged With Murder in Haydock Stabbing
Kayleigh Smart, 39, has been charged with the murder of Liam Collier, 34, following a fatal stabbing at a flat in Haydock, Merseyside on May 2.
Folake Adeoti, Modupe Adewuyi Jailed for Naira Hawking
Lagos, Nigeria — Two women, Folake Adeoti and Modupe Adewuyi, have been sentenced to one year in prison each for illegally hawking Naira notes in Lagos.
Stela Razmias Accused in National Quick-Change Scam
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A Romanian woman identified as Stela Razmias has been arrested in connection with a multi-state “quick-change” fraud scheme, after scamming a Best Buy in Stuart out of $300.
Rachel Albert Arrested for Embezzling $18K from Elderly Client
BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — A caregiver from Port St. Lucie, Rachel Albert, has been arrested for embezzling more than $18,000 from an elderly client in Boca Raton. Albert, 55, is accused of forging signatures on 32 checks and making unauthorized credit card purchases from the client’s accounts.
Kelly McKisset Charged in $75K Visa Gift Card Fraud Scheme
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A former automotive dealership administrator is facing serious charges after authorities uncovered a $75,000 fraud scheme involving company-issued credit cards and over 100 stolen items.
James Pitts Caught with 2 Kilos of Fentanyl in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. (CBS12) — A late-night traffic stop in Fort Myers led to the seizure of two kilograms of fentanyl and the arrest of James Pitts, 39, of Broward County, who is reportedly tied to a larger drug trafficking operation.
Julianne Perez, “Candyman,” Busted in Fentanyl Drug Ring
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A woman known as the “Candyman”, Julianne C. Perez, 41, has been arrested in connection with a major drug trafficking operation after investigators say she disguised lethal fentanyl in brightly colored wrappers to look like candy.
Nitun Ahir Re-Arrested for Posing as Doctor in California
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — A Southern California man is once again facing criminal charges after allegedly posing as a doctor and treating patients without a valid medical license, despite already being out on bail for the same offense.
Mario Jesus Gomez Arrested in El Paso for Child Sex Crimes
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 40-year-old man, Mario Jesus Gomez, was arrested on Monday, May 5, in El Paso on multiple warrants related to sex crimes involving a child, according to the El Paso County Constable’s Office for Precinct 3.
Antonio Gueits Charged with Murder in Fatal Tampa Assault
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — A Hillsborough County man is facing a first-degree murder charge following the death of a 65-year-old woman who was brutally attacked and robbed in late 2024.
Colasha Joseph, Inmates Charged in Jail Drug Smuggling Plot
ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. (KPEL) — A Lafayette woman and two inmates have been arrested after a failed attempt to smuggle drugs into the St. Martin Parish Correctional Center during a hospital visit.
Markus Guy Sentenced for Double Murder of Alisha Carnefix & Koda Jarrett
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Markus Guy, 33, was sentenced to prison on Wednesday after being found guilty of the double murder of 39-year-old Alisha Carnefix and her 14-year-old nephew, Koda Jarrett, in Kanawha County.
Former Phoenix Teacher Eric Chapman Indicted on Sex Crimes Charges
PHOENIX — Eric Chapman, 43, a former teacher and coach at Cortez High School, has been indicted on 20 felony counts, including sexual conduct with a minor and sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.
Dylan Arnold Arrested After Scuffle with Police in Palm Beach Gardens
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (CBS12) — A man is severely bruised following a violent altercation with police officers on Saturday evening after a domestic incident.
Two Arrested in Major Drug Bust in Southern West Virginia
WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — A significant drug operation targeting several counties in southern West Virginia has led to two arrests and the seizure of a wide range of illegal substances, firearms, and money.
Michigan Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Shipping Meth to Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Michigan man with a criminal background has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for shipping illegal drugs to Charleston’s West Side, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
Robert Mays Arrested After Foot Chase in Downtown Memphis Shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 28-year-old Memphis man has been arrested following a shooting incident during the RiverBeat Music Festival over the weekend in Downtown Memphis.
Hilton Head Dance Teacher Victoria Montgomery Charged
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — A dance teacher at Hilton Head Island High School has been arrested following allegations of a sexual relationship with a student, authorities confirmed.
Two Men Remanded Over €1.6M Heroin Bust in Dublin
DUBLIN, Ireland — Two men arrested in connection with the seizure of €1.6 million worth of heroin in Dublin, allegedly tied to a transnational criminal organisation, have been remanded in custody following a court appearance.
Stephanie Miller Sentenced in Multi-State Drug Ring Case
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Kanawha County woman and three other individuals have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a multi-state drug trafficking operation, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.
Beecher Lee Shuler Sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Cabell County man will serve six years in federal prison after selling fentanyl to a confidential informant and possessing a dangerous synthetic opioid, federal prosecutors announced Monday.
Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder After Fatal Shooting in Nicholas County
NICHOLAS COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — James Anthony Dodrill, 39, of Mt. Lookout, has been charged with second-degree murder following the fatal shooting of Porschia Selman, 31, at a trailer park in Nicholas County on March 29.
Ohio Man Arrested in Huntington Drug Bust: Jeffery Allen Jones
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — An Ohio man was arrested in Huntington on Friday during a drug investigation, according to police.
Charleston Man Arrested in Attempted Truist Bank Robbery: Bobby Ross
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Charleston man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a bank robbery attempt, police said.
Portland Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting Case: Rodney Marcus Arreguin
PORTLAND, Ore. — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Portland that occurred in late April.
Chicago Couple Arrested After Stealing Electronics, Leading Police on Chase
BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. — A Chicago couple was arrested Friday after stealing electronics from a suburban Best Buy and leading police on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash and their capture inside a grocery store.
Utah Couple Arrested for Target Theft Scheme: Mercedesa and Sergiu Kvec
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Two people are facing serious charges after a string of thefts at various Target locations across Utah, authorities said.
Adam Rundell Charged in Manhattan Business Thefts
MANHATTAN, Kan. — A Manhattan man is facing multiple charges in connection with thefts from two local businesses, authorities said.
John Bennet Charged in ATM, Truck, and Lift Theft Spree
CEDAR FALLS/WATERLOO, Iowa (KWWL) — A Waterloo man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing an ATM, a construction lift, and a truck before leading authorities on a high-speed chase through eastern Iowa.
Brandon McClain Charged in Stolen Truck, Rifle, and Police Chase
TROY, Pa. (WETM) — A Gillett man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle and rifle, then leading troopers on a high-speed chase that crossed state lines.
Tyler Holcomb Charged in Walmart Master Key Theft in Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Cheyenne man is facing felony burglary charges after allegedly stealing a set of master keys from a local Walmart, potentially costing the store tens of thousands of dollars.
