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Latest Arrests Across the USA – 05/16/2025 Key Cases and Summaries

"Breaking News on Recent Arrests: Summaries and Links to High-Profile Cases Across the United States"

by Sophia Bennett

Karina Sánchez, Morlotes Arrested for Insurance Fraud
Three Cuban nationals residing in South Florida — Karina Sánchez, Darvin Morlote, and his son Kervin Morlote — have been arrested in Miami for their alleged involvement in a staged car accident designed to defraud insurance companies.

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Ex-Fresno Teacher Carlos Gonzalez Arrested in Child Sex Sting

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) – A former substitute teacher for Fresno Unified School District, 43-year-old Carlos Gonzalez, is now facing serious legal trouble after being arrested for attempting to meet a minor for sexual purposes. He was taken into custody Tuesday and charged with two felony counts.

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Boston City Officials Huang, Khudaynazar Face Assault Charges

BOSTON, MA – Two Boston City Hall employees were arrested early Thursday morning on domestic violence charges following a disturbance at a Hudson Street apartment, where police say they encountered a volatile scene involving a physical altercation.

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Husband Arrested in 2017 Disappearance of Anna Maciejewska

PENNSYLVANIA – A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the 2017 disappearance of his wife, Anna Maciejewska, a Poland native and mother of a young son.

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Substitute Teacher Ashley Evans Charged Over Explicit Content

KENNEDALE, Texas – Ashley Evans, a 38-year-old substitute teacher at Kennedale Junior High School, has been arrested after allegedly showing explicit images to students and discussing inappropriate topics in class.

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Elantra Bass Arrested After Police Chase on I-65

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – A 26-year-old Birmingham man, Elantra Bass, was arrested Thursday night following a police chase that ended with him fleeing on foot across I-65 before being captured.

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Elijah Williams Arrested After Alleged Sexual Assaults at NM Prison

GRANTS, N.M. — A New Mexico Corrections Department officer was arrested after a monthlong investigation into allegations of sexual assaults involving female inmates.

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Pedro Moreno Arrested in Miami for Strong-Arm Robbery

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Pedro Moreno, a popular Cuban-American telenovela actor, was arrested early Thursday morning on charges of strong-armed robbery following a domestic dispute with his wife of 17 years.

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Eugenio De La Torre-Delgado Arrested in Laredo

LAREDO, Texas (KGNS) – A Mexican national with alleged ties to a violent criminal gang has been arrested by Border Patrol agents in the Laredo Sector.

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Youngyan Jiang, Kenneth Wang Arrested for Illegal Gambling

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) – Two men have been arrested following the discovery of an illegal gambling operation in West Ashley, according to the Charleston Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit.

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Jonathan Wayne Burchett Arrested for Child Pornography Possession

MILTON, Fla. (WKRG) – A Milton man, Jonathan Wayne Burchett, 55, was arrested on May 15 after being charged with 24 counts of possession of child pornography following a two-day investigation by the Milton Police Department.

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Rafael Furcal Arrested on Felony Charges in Fort Lauderdale

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Rafael Furcal, a former Major League Baseball All-Star shortstop, turned himself in on Wednesday at the Broward County jail to face two felony charges related to an incident earlier in the week.

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Keith Roach and Christopher Lyons Arrested After Standoff

A tense three-hour standoff in Silver Springs ended with the arrest of Keith Andrew Roach, 38, and Christopher Lyons, 31, on Wednesday, according to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. The incident unfolded when Roach and Lyons engaged in a dispute with law enforcement, leading to a standoff with multiple children inside their home.

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Yvonne Ivey and Angelica Alexander Arrested Amid Investigation

Two arrests have been made in connection with an investigation into the Columbus Consolidated Government’s finance department. Yvonne Ivey, a former city employee, and Angelica Alexander, the city’s Finance Director, were both arrested but have since been released from jail.

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Eugene Pickett Arrested in Connection to San Jose Homicide

San Jose police have arrested a 28-year-old man, Eugene Pickett, in connection with a homicide that occurred earlier this week.

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Jarred Shaw Arrested in Indonesia Over Drug Candy

Jarred Shaw, a 34-year-old American basketball player competing in the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL), has been arrested on serious drug charges after authorities discovered 132 pieces of cannabis-infused candy at his apartment near Jakarta.

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Bradley Puckett Arrested in Johnathon Cruz Murder Case

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — A Georgetown-area man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Johnathon Cruz last month.

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Oswaldo Espinoza Arrested in El Paso on Drug, Assault Charges

EL PASO, Texas – A 34-year-old man with alleged ties to the violent Barrio Azteca gang was arrested Thursday in Central El Paso after authorities served multiple active warrants related to drug trafficking and assault.

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Miguel Rodriguez Diaz Arrested in Medellin for Peru Massacre

MEDELLIN, Colombia – Authorities have arrested Miguel Antonio Rodríguez Díaz, alias “Cuchillo,” in downtown Medellin, Colombia, for his alleged role in the murder of 13 kidnapped workers at a gold mine in Pataz, Peru.

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Juan Angel Lara, MS-13 Associate, Arrested in Laredo

Laredo South Border Patrol agents recently apprehended Juan Angel Lara, an undocumented migrant with connections to the MS-13 gang. The arrest took place on May 14, when Lara attempted to cross the Rio Grande River into the U.S. illegally.

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Jay Poulos Arrested for 20 Counts of Sexual Exploitation of Minors

A thorough investigation conducted by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has led to the arrest of Jay Poulos, a 52-year-old man from Sanford. Poulos is facing 20 counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.

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Alyson Martin Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run, History of DUI Offenses

A 25-year-old woman from Montgomery County, Alyson Martin, has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash in Powell County earlier this week. The incident, which resulted in the death of 42-year-old Ross Hicks, has led to Martin’s arrest on several serious charges, including leaving the scene of an accident, tampering with physical evidence, vehicular homicide under the influence of alcohol, and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

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Jamaine Ivy Arrested After Gun Threat at Memphis Restaurant

A Memphis man has been arrested after threatening several people with a gun at a restaurant on Mother’s Day. Jamaine Ivy, 30, was taken into custody after police responded to an armed party call at J. Alexander’s restaurant, located on Germantown Parkway near the Wolfchase Galleria.

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Gwinnett Father Speaks Out After Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Behavior

A Gwinnett County father is bravely speaking out after his daughter’s kindergarten teacher, Brian Hill, was arrested for allegedly inappropriately touching students in his class. Brad Miller, deeply shaken by the incident, feels betrayed by both the teacher and the school administration, which he believes initially downplayed the severity of the situation.

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David James Sizemore Arrested for Domestic Violence and Threats

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — David James Sizemore, 31, of Upshur County, was arrested after allegedly threatening to kill his romantic partner and a neighbor, while also obstructing law enforcement. Sizemore now faces a felony charge for third-offense domestic assault, along with two misdemeanor charges of assault and obstructing an officer.

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Danny Bledsoe Charged with First-Degree Rape in Carter County

CARTER COUNTY, Okla. — Danny Bledsoe, 20, has been charged with first-degree rape after allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in 2023. According to court documents, DNA evidence collected during the investigation was recently sent to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), where it was confirmed to match Bledsoe’s DNA.

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Eric Christian Arrested in $350K Check Fraud Scheme

SUFFIELD, Conn. — Eric Christian, a 41-year-old man from Mansfield, was arrested Thursday on multiple charges in connection with a check fraud scheme that caused losses of over $350,000. Christian, who was already incarcerated at the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institute in Suffield, was arrested by warrant and charged with several serious offenses. These include violating the Corrupt Organizations and Racketeering Act (CORA), first-degree conspiracy to commit larceny, fraudulent use of an ATM, issuing bad checks, conspiracy to commit identity theft, and third-degree forgery.

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Edward Tomchek Arrested for Stealing Thousands in Fraudulent Checks

SARATOGA COUNTY, NY — Edward Tomchek, 46, of Schenectady, was arrested after a warrant was issued by the Malta Town Court for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars through fraudulent checks. Tomchek now faces multiple charges, including grand larceny in the third degree (a class D felony), identity theft in the third degree, and forgery in the third degree (both class A misdemeanors).

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Carlos Jimenez Arrested in New Britain for Identity Theft and Larceny

NEW BRITAIN, CT — Carlos Jimenez, a 27-year-old man from New Britain, was arrested last week on charges of larceny in the third degree, identity theft in the second degree, criminal impersonation, and forgery in the second degree.

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Florida Pharmacists and Manager Arrested in Major Prescription Drug Trafficking Scheme

PACE, Fla. — Three individuals, including two pharmacists and a pharmacy office manager, were arrested today following a multi-year investigation into a major prescription drug trafficking operation. The suspects, identified as Stephen Allen Burklow, 54, David Barron Winkles, 69, and Monique Burklow, 58, face a range of charges after allegedly conspiring to distribute large quantities of prescription drugs through Pace Pharmacy LLC.

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Taina Shermaine Hubbard Arrested After Police Pursuits in LA

The Church Point Police Department confirmed that Taina Shermaine Hubbard, 31, was arrested on Wednesday after leading officers on multiple pursuits that endangered a young child and injured a police officer.

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Alejandro Leyva Arrested for Stealing French Bulldog Rocky in AZ

A French bulldog named Rocky is back home with his family after being stolen from a West Valley home. The theft occurred on April 30, when Rocky, along with a Chihuahua, managed to escape from their backyard kennels and run into the street.

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Braeden Hobbs Arrested for Stealing Farm Equipment in Vanderburgh

A 21-year-old man, Braeden Hobbs, was arrested in Vanderburgh County after several farm-related items were reported stolen from a rural property on Old Henderson Road. The theft, which occurred on Wednesday, involved items valued at $815, including an ATV sprayer, steel chains, and various farm tools.

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Glenn Black, Jimmy Burton Charged in Scottsville Burglary

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Two Scottsville residents, 43-year-old Glenn Black and 54-year-old Jimmy Burton, were arrested and charged after allegedly breaking into a home and stealing items.

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Miguel Dejesus-Gomez Arrested After Car Theft Chase

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A dramatic car theft and police chase ended with the arrest of 27-year-old Miguel Dejesus-Gomez on Wednesday after he allegedly stole a Mercedes-Benz and led police on a multi-agency manhunt.

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Jessie Gerhrmann Arrested for Selling Stolen Boat GPS

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) — A 38-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly trying to sell a GPS unit stolen from a boat docked in Portland.

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Gina Hernandez, Elsa Vasquez Charged in Elder Fraud Case

AUSTIN, Texas — Gina Hernandez, 32, and Elsa Vasquez, 30, are facing multiple felony charges for allegedly posing as healthcare workers to steal from elderly residents across Central Texas.

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Norman Tackett Arrested on Meth Charges in Bourbon, IN

BOURBON, Ind. (WNDU) — Police in Marshall County have arrested Norman Tackett, 46, of Bourbon, Indiana, during a drug raid on South Harris Street. Tackett is reportedly the president of a local Hell’s Angels chapter.

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Brandon Geiser Arrested on 4 Felony Drug Charges in La Belle

LA BELLE, Mo. — A Maywood man is facing four felony drug charges following a traffic stop on May 10 in La Belle, Missouri.

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Jerriel Jones Arrested in Ruston Drug Bust

RUSTON, La. – A Ruston man is in custody following a narcotics operation as part of a broader drug suspect roundup.

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Abdirahmon Abdullahi Arrested in Portland Drug Bust

PORTLAND, Maine — A 26-year-old Portland man is facing aggravated drug trafficking charges after a large drug seizure by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA).

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