Liao Indicted in $5.3M U.S. Romance Scam Case
A Taiwanese woman surnamed Liao (廖) and a man surnamed Huang (黃) have been indicted for orchestrating a cross-border romance scam that defrauded three U.S. citizens of over US$5.32 million, the Taichung District Prosecutors Office announced Tuesday.
Bilal Akhther Jailed in £46K Police Impersonation Scam
Three members of an organised crime group who posed as police officers to defraud vulnerable individuals out of thousands of pounds have been jailed following a sentencing at Carlisle Crown Court.
Carlito Cortez Charged in $500K Elder Estate Fraud
BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. — District Attorney Jennifer Schorn announced charges Tuesday against former police officer Carlito Cortez, 59, who is accused of deceiving an elderly Langhorne resident into signing her will in an attempt to claim control of her $500,000+ estate.
Sarina Woods Charged With Murder in Blytheville Shooting
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. — A 37-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old man in Blytheville, authorities said.
Utah Trio Charged in $3.1M Check Fraud & Laundering Case
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — A federal indictment unsealed in the District of Utah has charged three men with participating in a $3.1 million check fraud and money laundering scheme that spanned more than three years.
Pacarie Roberts Charged in Memphis Anti-Violence Shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — More than a month after a mass shooting at a Memphis anti-gun violence meeting left five injured and one dead, police have arrested Pacarie Roberts, a man with a known criminal history, in connection with the case.
Isaiah St. Clair Arrested for Breaking into Memphis Homes
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A registered sex offender with a lengthy criminal history is back behind bars after police say he broke into an apartment and assaulted a woman while her children slept inside.
Thomas Hall Charged in Overdose Death of Langhorne Woman
LANGHORNE, PA — A 55-year-old Warminster man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal drug overdose of a woman in Middletown Township last year, authorities announced Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Canadian Man Sentenced for $420K Social Security Fraud in Alaska
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA — A 77-year-old Canadian man, Ellis Kingsep, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for executing a 30-year Social Security fraud scheme, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Alaska announced this week.
Teen Charged as Adult in Grand Rapids Murder of 15-Year-Old Amillier Penn
A 17-year-old, Cartiyae Pascal, has been charged with open murder and weapon charges in the shooting death of 15-year-old Amillier Penn in Grand Rapids. The incident occurred on June 2, 2024, while Amillier was playing football with friends on Umatilla Street near Madison Avenue. This tragedy has left the community shaken, with Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom emphasizing the significance of the case, stating that it is a murder that the city should never forget.
Anita Mirmohammadi Jailed for Stealing £189K from Employer
Anita Mirmohammadi, a former finance manager, has been sentenced to 5 years and 10 months in prison after embezzling £189,000 from her employer. The 31-year-old used the stolen funds to support a lavish lifestyle, shopping at Harrods and Selfridges, buying from high-end brands like Mercedes-Benz, and even undergoing dental work at a renowned London clinic.
Thomas Leimkuehler Faces Serious Charges in Animal Cruelty Case
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – Thomas Leimkuehler, 43, from Warren, is facing more serious charges in an animal cruelty case that has been described as the “worst case of neglect” by one advocate. Leimkuehler was arraigned Tuesday morning in Warren Municipal Court, where he pleaded not guilty to violating prohibitions concerning companion animals, a fifth-degree felony.
Zachary Dickerson and Christina Sizemore Arrested in Separate Animal Cruelty Cases
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WHLT) – Picayune police have arrested two individuals in connection to separate animal cruelty cases.
Ex-FBI Agent Nicholas Williams Gets 4 Months for Theft
A former Houston-based FBI agent, Nicholas Anthony Williams, has been sentenced to four months in prison after pleading guilty to theft and fraud charges related to actions taken while executing search warrants.
Tawny Jackson Arrested for Trafficking Synthetic Marijuana in Prison
An Aramark contract employee was arrested Tuesday after allegedly trafficking synthetic marijuana and tobacco into the Plainfield Correctional Facility in Indiana.
Tara Webb Charged with Stealing $50K from Deptford PTO Funds
A parent-teacher organization treasurer in Deptford Township is facing serious charges after allegedly stealing over $50,000 from two elementary school PTO accounts.
Stacey Vander Kinter Charged with Embezzling $90K from Clients
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – A Bismarck woman has been charged with embezzling nearly $90,000 from clients of her travel agency, Vanderkinter Travels.
Tyler Ferguson Charged in $2.4K Theft from Springfield Dollar General
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield man is facing charges after allegedly stealing over $2,400 from a Dollar General store where he worked.
Jacek Gwiazda Charged in $3K Credit Card Theft from Unlocked Car
WASHINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) – An Ansonia man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing credit cards from an unlocked car in Washington, Connecticut, and racking up over $3,000 in fraudulent purchases, according to state police.
Anthony Esposito Pleads Not Guilty in Son’s Murder Case
BRANFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – A Branford man accused of brutally killing his 12-year-old son has pleaded not guilty to a charge of attempted murder.
Jahleel Bailey Convicted in 2020 Stabbing Death in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) – A Staten Island man has been convicted of murder in the 2020 stabbing death of his brother-in-law in Bridgeport.
Navarre Zeigler Arrested for March Murder in New London Shooting
NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) – A New London man was arrested and charged with murder Wednesday in connection with a shooting that occurred in the city in March.
Alexander Vargas Arrested in West Haven Motel Drug Bust
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – A West Haven man has been arrested after police discovered a cache of drugs, firearms, and stolen property inside a room at the Econo Lodge Motel, which he was allegedly using as a base for drug distribution.
Caroline Montanus Charged in $9K Westport Retail Theft
WESTPORT, Conn. (WTNH) – A Darien woman is facing charges after allegedly stealing over $9,000 worth of merchandise from the Mitchells store at 670 Post Road East in Westport.
Kristian Lajoie, Jessica Mells Charged in Gainesville Theft
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Two individuals have been arrested after allegedly stealing over $1,000 worth of collectibles from a Gainesville store and then attempting to sell the stolen items back to the same location.
Cherish Portillo Sentenced for Rochester Porch Piracy Case
ROCHESTER, MN (KROC-AM News) – One of two suspects involved in a December 2023 porch piracy spree in Rochester has been sentenced — and is now facing new felony drug charges after a recent methamphetamine bust.
James Thomas, Others Arrested in Warren Drug Bust
WARREN, Ark. – A coordinated law enforcement operation on May 12, 2025, involving the Tenth Judicial District Drug Task Force, Warren Police Department, and the Bradley County Sheriff’s Department, led to multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal drugs and firearms in Warren, Arkansas.
Deidra Davidson Charged in Jefferson County Drug Case
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ark. – A Redfield woman is facing drug-related charges following a late-night traffic stop in Jefferson County.
Vincent Brown Charged After Drugs Found at Saracen Casino
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Little Rock man arrested on drug-related charges stemming from an incident at Saracen Casino earlier this week.
Tyler Gaudreau and Cecile Trottier Charged Over Stolen ATV
Police have arrested and charged two individuals in connection with the theft of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that was stolen from a residence in Espanola, Ontario.
Jack Reeder Arrested in Connection With Shoreham Robbery
A man has been arrested and charged following a robbery at a shop in Shoreham, West Sussex.
Brianna M. Cotton and Nikhyra C. Steele Charged in Retail Thefts
Two women from Chicago have been charged in connection with a series of retail thefts that occurred last summer at the Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets in Wisconsin.
Delia Guerrero and Delilah Strother Arrested for $550K Theft
A mother and daughter have been arrested in connection with a long-running embezzlement operation that allegedly stole over $550,000 from a financial services company over nearly two decades.
Jeffrey Gaw and Anastayshia Simon Arrested for Auto Theft
Colorado Springs police arrested two known car thieves just after midnight on Thursday, May 15, 2025, following a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle.
James Hurley Jr. Jailed for Altoona Sheetz Car Theft Spree
James M. Hurley Jr., 31, of Silver Creek, was arraigned Thursday by Magisterial District Judge Benjamin F. Jones on a series of charges stemming from two separate vehicle thefts that occurred on April 10, 2025.
