Younjian You Sentenced for $1M Gift Card Fraud in Lexington
A Chinese national, Younjian You, 41, has been sentenced to two years and three months in federal prison for his role in a gift card fraud scheme in Lexington, Kentucky. Authorities say the fraud could have impacted consumers by more than $1 million.
Richard & Tammy Banks Charged in TennCare Fraud Case
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) — A Texas couple has been arrested for allegedly defrauding Tennessee’s Medicaid program, TennCare, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI).
Rainbow Stammet Pleads Guilty in $60K Fred Meyer Theft
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A former Fred Meyer employee has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $60,000 from the retailer, according to the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office.
Korrtezz Martin Charged in Tri-County Fentanyl Trafficking Ring
ROCHESTER, Pa. — A Beaver County man is facing serious drug trafficking charges as the alleged ringleader of a criminal network that distributed fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine across western Pennsylvania.
Ochoa, Pitones, Guasco Nabbed in Houston Mail Fraud Probe
HOUSTON (KIAH) — Three fugitives were arrested at a southwest Houston hotel last week as part of an ongoing mail fraud investigation involving stolen identities and financial documents.
Dilbar Gul Dilbar Charged in Rochester Visa Fraud Case
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A man has been charged with visa fraud following an FBI investigation in Rochester’s North Winton Village, federal authorities announced Thursday.
Officer Michael Tapscott Charged for On-Duty Drug Sale
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — A Geneva Police Department officer has been arrested and charged after allegedly selling prescription drugs while on duty and in uniform, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office.
Divante Pitoni Charged in Rochester Daylight Bank Robbery
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A man is facing multiple charges after a failed bank robbery unfolded in broad daylight on Rochester’s southeast side Wednesday afternoon.
Randy Poindexter Charged in Southaven Trafficking Bust
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) — Authorities have arrested one suspect following the completion of Operation 806, a coordinated human trafficking investigation involving multiple federal, state, and local agencies in Mississippi.
Nine Arrested in Portland Retail Theft Operation
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A retail theft crackdown in Cornelius, Oregon, led to the arrest of nine individuals, following a mission led by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Four Arrested in Corpus Christi Gambling Raid
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A police raid at an illegal gambling operation on Corpus Christi’s south side led to the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of 125 gambling devices and more than $12,000 in cash, authorities announced.
Jaron Bailey-Harris Arrested in Davenport Armed Robbery, Tied to Stolen Car Case
Davenport, Iowa — Jaron Bailey-Harris, 18, of Rock Island, and Clevon Long, 22, of Atlanta, were arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a T-Mobile store in Davenport on May 6, where they reportedly robbed multiple victims at gunpoint.
Tou Vang Sentenced to 12 Years for $38M Catalytic Converter Ring
A 33-year-old man from Sacramento, Tou Sue Vang, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his involvement in a family-operated catalytic converter theft ring, which generated more than $38 million in illicit profits, federal authorities announced this week.
Princeton Police Report: Wallet Theft, DUI Arrests, Shoplifting
Princeton, NJ – May kicks off the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign, and while the Princeton Police Department focuses on enforcing seat belt laws, officers are also addressing a variety of crimes. Here are some highlights from the most recent police blotter:
Brittney Scott Arrested in Miami Beach Theft Scheme Targeting Men
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – Brittney Scott, 28, a Brooklyn woman, has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of thefts targeting men she allegedly met during nights out in Miami Beach. Scott faces multiple felony charges, including burglary with assault or battery and grand theft, following three incidents in 2023 and 2024 that resulted in stolen jewelry, including Rolex watches, as well as credit cards.
Devahn Mattis Arrested in Connecticut for $400 Larceny
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WWLP) – A Springfield man, Devahn M. Mattis, 33, was arrested on Tuesday in Connecticut due to an active warrant related to a larceny investigation. According to the South Windsor Police Department, Mattis was accused of stealing approximately $400 worth of merchandise from a Target store on Buckland Hills Drive in August.
Nicholas Orpin and Abigail Schmitter Arrested in Topeka Kidnapping, Robbery Case
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Two individuals, Nicholas L. Orpin and Abigail J. Schmitter, were arrested in connection to a disturbing incident that occurred on April 22, according to the Topeka Police Department (TPD).
Amber Gillaspie Arrested in Topeka Drug and Traffic Stop Case
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – A routine traffic stop in North Topeka Tuesday afternoon resulted in the arrest of a 35-year-old woman after deputies uncovered illegal narcotics and multiple vehicle violations.
Mary Estelle and Dylan Sutton Charged in Grande Prairie Fraud Case
GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. – A traffic stop attempt involving a stolen license plate led RCMP to uncover a deeper case of loan fraud and identity theft involving multiple suspects.
Sammy Weaghington Arrested in Henderson Co. Stolen Vehicle Case
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – A man from Greenwood, South Carolina, is in custody after authorities in North Carolina connected him to stolen vehicles and fraud across multiple states.
Staff Sgt. Alexander Young Indicted on Sex Crimes and Theft Charges
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A routine investigation into missing items at an Air Force base in Arizona has led to serious criminal charges against U.S. servicemember Staff Sgt. Alexander Renato Young, who is now facing multiple counts related to sex crimes and theft.
Ceolus Shall Arrested for Theft and Assault in Bethesda
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – A man, identified as Ceolus Shall, was arrested in Bethesda after allegedly stealing merchandise from multiple stores and assaulting employees at a 7-Eleven on May 1, 2025.
Ex-Jersey County Treasurer Katie Abbey Charged with Stealing Over $10,000
JERSEYVILLE, Ill. – Former Jersey County Treasurer, Katie M. Abbey, was charged on May 2, 2025, with theft by deception, a Class 1 felony, for allegedly stealing between $10,000 and $100,000 from the county. The theft occurred between August 2023 and October 2024.
Deputy Timothy Beavo Charged with Shoplifting from Walmart
MARION COUNTY, Ind. — A Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy is facing multiple charges after being accused of repeatedly shoplifting from a Walmart while on duty and wearing his official uniform.
Joseph F. Taylor Charged in Stolen Car Case from White Bluff
MOUNT JULIET, Tenn. — A man from Nunnelly, Tennessee, is facing multiple charges after police say he was caught driving a stolen vehicle on Interstate 40 while his license was revoked.
Richard Pace Charged with Felony Theft from Elderly Victim
KNOXVILLE, Iowa — A 49-year-old Des Moines man has been arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from an elderly individual while serving as their power of attorney.
Albany Man Isaiah Matos Arraigned on Drug Charges & Assault
Albany, NY — Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon announced that 26-year-old Isaiah Matos of Albany has been arraigned on a seven-count indictment, facing charges related to drug possession and assaulting police officers.
Troy Teen Christian Keith Charged in Albany Shootings
Albany, NY — An 18-year-old from Troy, Christian Keith, has been charged in connection with two separate shooting incidents in Albany over an eight-month period, as announced by Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon.
Amsterdam Woman Adianez Aguilera-Battistini Arrested for Drug Sales
Amsterdam, NY — Adianez Aguilera-Battistini, a 34-year-old woman from Amsterdam, was arrested on April 7, 2025, after a six-month investigation into the illegal sale of narcotics.
Greenfield Woman Rebecca Neal Arrested for Attempted Identity Theft
Greenfield, NY — The Sheriff’s Office has arrested 45-year-old Rebecca Neal of Greenfield on charges of attempted identity theft in the first degree.
Troy Man Anderrious Perry Arrested After Seizing Six Firearms
Troy, NY — A coordinated operation by local and federal law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of a Troy man and the seizure of six firearms during a series of search warrants executed early Friday morning.
Hudson Falls Woman Heather Racine Arrested for Drug Possession
Queensbury, NY — State Police arrested 42-year-old Heather Racine of Hudson Falls on April 18, 2025, after a traffic stop led to the discovery of controlled substances and felony-weight narcotics.
Schenectady Man Ynnad White Pleads Guilty to Child Sexual Abuse
Albany, NY — Albany County District Attorney Lee Kindlon announced that 35-year-old Ynnad White of Schenectady has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a child.
Two Capital Region Men Arrested on Drug Charges in Clinton
Clinton, NY — Two men from the Capital Region were arrested Thursday following a traffic stop on the Taconic State Parkway in the Town of Clinton.
Former Warren County Officer Stephen Frank Sentenced for Domestic Violence
Saratoga Springs, NY — A former Warren County correction officer, Stephen Frank, has been sentenced to 8 to 25 years in prison for multiple domestic violence convictions, announced Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen.
Nassau County Officer Charged with Grand Larceny for Stealing $100K in Health Benefits
MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Nassau County corrections officer has been charged with grand larceny after allegedly stealing over $100,000 in New York State Empire Plan (NYSHIP) health insurance reimbursement benefits meant for his estranged wife’s back surgery in 2022.
Matthew Whyte Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Homicide in Fatal Southern State Parkway Crash
MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that Matthew Whyte, a 29-year-old man from Laurelton, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Homicide and several other charges for his involvement in a high-speed crash on the Southern State Parkway in November 2022, which resulted in the deaths of three victims.
Hempstead Man Arrested on Drug, Weapons, and Animal Fighting Charges After Search Warrant Uncovers Fentanyl Pills and Seven Dogs
MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that Kevin Brown, a 39-year-old man from Hempstead, was arraigned on several charges, including drug possession, weapons offenses, and animal fighting, following a search warrant executed at his residence. During the search, law enforcement officers recovered over 1,000 pills, many containing fentanyl, a loaded handgun, additional ammunition, and seven dogs, along with evidence indicating a dogfighting operation.
North Bellmore Man Sentenced to 20 Years to Life for Stabbing Wife to Death in 2022
MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that Anthony Paruolo, a 39-year-old man from North Bellmore, was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the brutal stabbing death of his wife, Danielle Paruolo, in October 2022. The crime occurred while their eight-year-old child was in the home.
Hempstead Man Sentenced to 24 Years to Life for Robbery and Murder of Sleeping Man in 2019
MINEOLA, N.Y. – Kadeem Lewis, 31, from Hempstead, has been sentenced to 24 years to life in prison for the murder and robbery of Jose Sanchez-Velasquez in November 2019. Lewis was found guilty by a jury of charges related to the fatal shooting of Sanchez-Velasquez, who was sleeping in his car at the time.
