David Nelson Arrested in $90K Publishers Clearinghouse Scam
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A 68-year-old man from Arkansas has been arrested in connection with a scam that defrauded a Franklin County senior out of nearly $90,000.
Alberto Ionel Baran Pleads No Contest in EBT Fraud Case
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A Kern County Superior Court judge has accepted a no-contest plea from Alberto Ionel Baran in a sweeping Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) fraud case involving over $121,000 in stolen welfare benefits.
Dyllan Padavona Charged in Attempted Murder of City Worker
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed multiple felony charges against 30-year-old Dyllan James Padavona, also known as Dyllan James Hopkins, for the brutal assault of a City of Fresno employee.
Bobby Joe Holt Among 3 Arrested in Ridgecrest Fentanyl Bust
RIDGECREST, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A major narcotics operation on May 5, 2025, led to the arrest of three individuals in Ridgecrest and the seizure of approximately one pound of fentanyl and five firearms, authorities confirmed.
Floral Park Attorney Terrance Dougherty Charged with Embezzling $1.2M
MINEOLA, N.Y. — Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the arraignment of Terrance Dougherty, a 36-year-old real estate attorney from Oyster Bay, on grand larceny charges for allegedly embezzling over $1.2 million from 20 clients between March 2021 and November 2024. Dougherty is accused of using the stolen funds to cover personal expenses, including spending at adult entertainment clubs, nightclubs, luxury hotels, and restaurants, as well as for maintaining his law practice.
Long Beach Man Indicted for Attempted Murder After Brutal Axe Attack on Former Coworker
MINEOLA, N.Y. — Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that Anthony Calvo, a 34-year-old Long Beach man, has been indicted on attempted murder and assault charges for allegedly attacking a 60-year-old former coworker with an axe, inflicting life-threatening injuries.
Moses Luna Arrested for Tehachapi Bank Robbery
TEHACHAPI, Calif. — A robbery at the Valley Strong Credit Union on May 6, 2026, led to the swift arrest of a suspect by the Tehachapi Police Department, officials confirmed.
Damahjai Kelly Arrested in Ridgecrest Stabbing Incident
RIDGECREST, Calif. — An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a violent stabbing that left a 44-year-old woman critically injured in Ridgecrest on April 24, 2025, according to the Ridgecrest Police Department.
Ramon Maldonado Jr. Pleads Guilty in Major Drug Case
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A Bakersfield man, Ramon Maldonado Jr., 33, has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges after law enforcement seized a massive cache of drugs and firearms from a local stash house, the Department of Justice announced.
Kyle Matthews, Isaiah Gonzalez Convicted in Valley Stream Murder
MINEOLA, N.Y. – Kyle Matthews and Isaiah Gonzalez, both 23, have been convicted of second-degree murder and weapon possession in a 2023 gang-related shooting that left one man dead and three others injured outside a Valley Stream party venue.
Queens Contractor Clifford Whitaker Charged in $129K Roofing Scam Targeting Elderly Couple
MINEOLA, N.Y. – Clifford Whitaker, a 43-year-old Queens construction company owner, has been charged with attempting to defraud an elderly couple in Franklin Square out of $129,000 through a roofing repair scam and the use of a forged insurance approval document. Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the charges following Whitaker’s arraignment before Judge Ryan Cronin. The charges include Insurance Fraud in the Second Degree, Attempted Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, Scheme to Defraud in the Second Degree, and Forgery in the Third Degree.
Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Massapequa Murder
MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that Thomas Massenburg, a 23-year-old from Brooklyn, was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for the murder of a 21-year-old man during a house party in Massapequa on July 4, 2020.
Chicago Man Charged in Sexual Assault of 21-Year-Old Woman
A Chicago man, Tymarion Averyhart, 19, has been charged with multiple felonies, including aggravated criminal sexual assault, following a brutal attack on a 21-year-old woman in Rogers Park last week.
Andrew Denton Indicted for Illegal Weapons, Impersonation
MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that Andrew Denton, a 27-year-old man from Massapequa, has been indicted on numerous charges, including criminal possession of illegal weapons, criminal impersonation, and reckless endangerment for his activities between October 2022 and September 2023.
Cristian Hernandez Jaramillo & David Zuarez Arrested for Retail Theft
Two men were arrested for their involvement in a series of retail thefts at stores in Orange County.
Eight Men Arrested in $200K Charitable Gambling Theft Scheme
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A coordinated scheme to steal nearly $200,000 from charitable gambling funds has led to the arrest of eight men in Minnesota. The suspects primarily targeted pull tab funds from bars and restaurants in the Twin Cities Metro Area and greater Minnesota. These funds were intended to support youth sports programs, veterans’ organizations, and other community activities.
Fall River Police Arrest Two in Somerset Drug Bust
SOMERSET, Mass. – Two individuals were arrested after a drug bust in Somerset on Thursday, following an investigation into a drug operation being run out of a camper.
Fall River Man Arrested for Drug Charges After Fleeing Traffic Stop
FALL RIVER, Mass. — 43-year-old Miguel Saavedra, a Fall River man, is facing drug-related charges after fleeing a traffic stop on Tuesday.
Four Arrested in Multi-State Shoplifting Ring at Providence Mall
CRANSTON, R.I. — Three men, Keiner Perez Salas, Howard Garcia, and Beickel Arellano, were arrested at Providence Place Mall on charges of larceny and conspiracy after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise.
Eric Peterson Charged in Deadly Pawtucket Shooting
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — A 37-year-old Pawtucket man, Eric Peterson, has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Monday at 54 Arch Street, leaving one man dead and a woman injured.
Teddy Lopez, Two Others Charged in Cranston Drug Busts
CRANSTON, R.I. — Police in Cranston announced the arrests of three men in separate drug investigations that uncovered large quantities of illegal substances, cash, and even stolen property.
Shawn Mann Sentenced to Double Life for Miya’s Murder
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The man convicted of killing 24-year-old Miya Brophy-Baermann in a 2021 drive-by shooting on Olney Street has been sentenced to double life in prison plus 60 years.
Roy Mangum Sentenced to 18 Years for Armed Bank Robbery
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Roy Mangum, 40, of Warwick, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for robbing a TD Bank at gunpoint, leading police on a dangerous high-speed chase, and causing a crash that seriously injured a father of two.
Two Men Arrested in Organized Retail Theft at Mobile Lounge
MOBILE, AL — Two men are facing charges of organized retail theft following a police response to a disturbance at Love Bistro and Lounge on the night of May 5.
Suspect Arrested in $56K Santa Monica Jewelry Robbery; City Sees Surge in Criminal Activity
SANTA MONICA, CA — A 58-year-old Los Angeles man, Craig Anthony Richey, was arrested for his alleged role in a violent home invasion robbery in Santa Monica, where $56,000 in jewelry was stolen.
Russian Man Arrested After Stealing $1M Yacht in Florida, Leading Authorities on Bizarre Multi-Stage Chase
MARTIN COUNTY, FL — In an incident authorities described as “bizarre,” a 29-year-old Russian national was arrested Monday after stealing a 68-foot luxury yacht from a marina and leading law enforcement on a high-speed marine pursuit along Florida’s coast.
Two Men Arrested in Separate Fall River Drug Investigations Over Weekend
FALL RIVER, MA — Two men were arrested in separate drug investigations over the weekend, Fall River police announced, after officers witnessed suspicious behavior outside a residence known for drug activity.
Portsmouth Man Arrested After Dogs Found in Poor Living Conditions
PORTSMOUTH, RI — A Portsmouth man is facing charges after police discovered two dogs living in poor conditions, prompting authorities to condemn the home and take the animals into care.
Central Falls Man Found Guilty of 2020 Drive-By Murder After Retrial
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WJAR) — A Central Falls man has once again been convicted in the fatal 2020 shooting of 22-year-old Joel Rosario following a retrial, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced.
Son of Former RI Mobster Pleads Guilty to 2019 Murder of Ex-Girlfriend
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Michael Marrapese, the son of a former Rhode Island mobster, pleaded guilty Thursday to the 2019 murder of his ex-girlfriend, Lauren Ise, just as jury selection was underway for his trial.
Man Denied Bond on Attempted Murder Charges After Driving Into Children at S.C. Playground
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A Greenville man accused of driving onto a playground and hitting two children and an adult is being held without bond on three counts of attempted murder, authorities confirmed.
NY Contractor and Executives Plead Guilty to $140K Wage Theft and Insurance Fraud
MINEOLA, N.Y. – A Long Island asbestos removal and demolition company and its top executives have pleaded guilty to wage theft and unemployment insurance fraud stemming from work on school renovation projects in Merrick and Oceanside between 2019 and 2021, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced.
Baldwin Man Indicted for $40K Retail Theft Operation Targeting Home Depot
MINEOLA, N.Y. — Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that Manooj Heeralall, 55, of Baldwin, has been indicted in connection with an alleged retail theft operation targeting Home Depot stores across Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens, and Brooklyn. The operation reportedly employed several individuals to steal merchandise from these stores between October 2021 and December 2023. Search warrants executed at Heeralall’s home recovered nearly $40,000 worth of stolen goods.
Keith Rajkowski of Tribes Hill Arrested in Domestic Violence Case
TRIBES HILL, N.Y. — The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 33-year-old Keith Rajkowski following an investigation into a series of alleged domestic violence incidents at a residence on 4th Avenue in Tribes Hill.
Cody D. Tracy Indicted for Meth Sales in Washington County
GRANVILLE, N.Y. — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 31-year-old Cody D. Tracy following a Grand Jury indictment related to methamphetamine distribution in the Town of Granville.
Corbin Consic Charged in Halfmoon Diamond Ring Theft
HALFMOON, N.Y. — The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 27-year-old Corbin Consic of Torrington, Connecticut, in connection with a larceny investigation stemming from a February 2, 2025, complaint on Overlook Pass.
Agustin Ortega Jr. Charged in Houston Property Theft Case
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Victims of an accused real estate fraudster say the hardest part hasn’t been learning their property was stolen—it’s been trying to get it back.
Diane Crial, 70, Arrested in Amsterdam on NJ Identity Theft Warrants
AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (WRGB) — A 70-year-old woman from Amsterdam, New York, has been arrested on felony charges linked to a criminal case in another state.
Omar Wynn Sentenced for Selling Fentanyl, Cocaine in Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. — Omar Wynn, 32, of Schenectady, has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for distributing a controlled substance, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III and DEA Special Agent in Charge Frank A. Tarentino III.
Kervin Tribble Pleads Guilty in Troy Gun and Drug Case
TROY, N.Y. — Kervin Tribble has pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class C felony, as announced by Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly. The case was prosecuted under New York’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) Initiative.
