Gregg Kerr, Shantie Brady Charged in $10K Scam Attempt
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A York couple is behind bars after allegedly attempting to scam a Cambria County woman out of $10,000 by pretending she had won a Publishers Clearing House prize.
Austin Lamb Accused in $200K Scam Targeting Tornado Victims
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Springdale man already under investigation for scamming tornado victims out of over $200,000 is now facing additional criminal charges, according to court records.
Garrett Hill Arrested in Multi-State Cattle Theft Fraud Case
Georgia Department of Agriculture Law Enforcement Seeks Additional Victims in Cattle Theft Fraud Scam
Jason Cruceta Arrested for Scamming Elderly Woman in Miami-Dade
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – An 83-year-old woman was scammed after a fraudster made her believe that her son was in trouble. The victim, who Local 10 News is not identifying, says she feels “taken for a fool” and wants to warn others.
Zian Hu, Balraj Singh Arrested in Marin County Elder Scam
Marin County, Calif. – Two suspects have been arrested for impersonating FBI agents in an elaborate elder fraud scheme that scammed senior citizens out of tens of thousands of dollars.
Donner Sosa, Michael Reyes Arrested for Gang Vandalism
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Police Department announced the arrest of four teenagers in connection to a gang-motivated vandalism and theft incident involving a park sign at Nisich Park.
Dystani A. Bethea Charged After Toddler Tests Positive for THC
COBB COUNTY, Ga. – A Cobb County woman, Dystani A. Bethea, has been charged with second-degree child cruelty after her 2-year-old daughter was found unresponsive at Sunbrook Academy daycare and later tested positive for THC, the psychoactive substance in marijuana.
Jaden Walters, Joe Walzer Arrested in OKC Gun Deal Murder
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – A gun transaction turned deadly and has now become a murder case after a man was fatally shot in his northwest Oklahoma City apartment on Sunday. Authorities have arrested two suspects, Jaden Walters and Joe Walzer, both from the Tulsa area, in connection with the killing of 24-year-old Thomas Wade III.
MS-13 Gang Member Nelson Amaya-Benitez Arrested by ICE
BALTIMORE, MD – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 26-year-old Nelson Vladimir Amaya-Benitez, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador and a validated MS-13 gang member, on May 12 in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Amaya has a long criminal record, including convictions for robbery, motor vehicle theft, and malicious burning.
Takomah T. Daniels Arrested for Armed Home Invasion in Tiffin
TIFFIN, OH — A 27-year-old man, Takomah T. Daniels, was arrested on Thursday and charged with aggravated burglary after an armed home invasion on Seneca Street.
Zander Hill Charged in Jonesboro Car Shooting Incident
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) — A 19-year-old Jonesboro man, Zander Hill, has been formally charged in connection with a shooting incident that targeted a woman while she was Door-Dashing on May 7.
Richard Lee Hill Arrested for Church Arson in Lesage
LESAGE, W.Va. (WCHS) — A West Virginia man has been arrested in connection with two fires set at a church in Cabell County earlier this week.
Steven Williams Arrested After Standoff in Paris, Texas
PARIS, Texas (KXII) — A Paris man, Steven Williams, 36, was arrested on Thursday following an hours-long standoff with police at a home on Kessler Drive.
Matthew Ray Long, Autumn Jenkins Arrested in Drug, Theft Case
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — Two individuals were arrested following a major drug and theft investigation in Cherokee County, Alabama.
Douglas Arnell Ward Jr. Arrested in Gainesville Robbery Attempt
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A man from Oakwood was arrested on Thursday after allegedly attempting to rob a convenience store in Gainesville with a handgun.
Mykol Santos-Santos, MS-13 Gang Member, Arrested by ICE
FAIRFAX, VA. — A 25-year-old Guatemalan national, Mykol Santos-Santos, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) this week in Fairfax, Virginia, after a lengthy criminal history and multiple refusals by local authorities to honor ICE detainers.
Luis Antonio Bacerra-Eames Arrested on Animal Cruelty and Assault Charges
AXTON, Va. — Luis Antonio Bacerra-Eames, 26, was arrested by Henry County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) officers after being accused of beating two dogs with a baseball bat, punching them, and striking one with a large rock.
Memphis Garrett Arrested for Allegedly Embezzling Over $100K in Taxes
MEMPHIS, FLORIDA – Memphis Garrett, 42, a former Big Brother contestant, is facing legal trouble after allegedly embezzling over $100,000 in sales taxes.
Andrew Hansen, McKinney ISD Tech Employee, Arrested
McKINNEY, Texas — A McKinney ISD technology team employee, Andrew Hansen, was arrested on May 15 on multiple charges of indecency with a child, according to district officials.
Nyriah Jones Arrested After 100+ MPH DUI with Kids in Car
COWETA COUNTY, Ga. — A Buford woman, Nyriah Nichelle Jones, 28, was arrested and faces multiple serious charges after allegedly leading deputies on a high-speed chase with two children in her vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
Kyle Rocha Fired After Child Injury Incident at School
BROWNSBORO, Texas (KLTV) — Kyle Rocha, a 39-year-old former Behavioral Specialist Teacher at Brownsboro ISD, is facing a felony charge of injuring a child with intent to cause bodily harm. Rocha was terminated from his position after a school investigation into the incident, which took place on September 13, 2024, in his behavioral classroom at Chandler Elementary School.
Irvine Police Arrest 5 in SoCal Burglary Crime Ring
Irvine, Calif. (May 16, 2025) — Irvine Police have arrested five suspects, believed to be part of a transnational organized burglary crew, in connection with a residential break-in and other crimes across Southern California.
Quintin & Destiny Clark Charged in Child Neglect Case
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WPDE) — Quintin Clark and Destiny Clark were arrested Friday and charged with four counts each of Unlawful Conduct Towards a Child after deputies discovered multiple children left without supervision.
Journalist Ouk Mao Arrested Over Environmental Reporting
BANGKOK (May 16, 2025) — Cambodian journalist Ouk Mao, known for his investigations into illegal logging, was arrested Friday by plainclothes officers in Stung Treng province, according to his wife and colleagues.
8 Arrested in Emporia Fake ID, Drug, and Smuggling Ring
EMPORIA, Kan. — What began as an attempt to serve an arrest warrant in late April has led to the uncovering of a complex criminal operation in Lyon County, involving fake IDs, identity theft, drug possession, unlicensed dentistry, and even human smuggling.
Rafael Layton Charged in Immigrant Job Scam, ID Theft
OAKVILLE, ON — A 53-year-old Oakville man is facing multiple charges after police allege he defrauded new immigrants through a job scam that also involved identity theft.
Nicholas Patton Charged in $38K Target Theft Scheme
WALDORF, Md. — A Waldorf man is facing 30 theft-related charges after allegedly stealing nearly $39,000 in cash from a local Target store across multiple incidents over a two-month period.
Ryan Deisher Charged in $3.9K Welfare Fraud Case
HORNELL, N.Y. — A 26-year-old Hornell man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly committing welfare fraud and filing false records with the Steuben County Department of Social Services.
Duo Charged in $3K Macy’s Fragrance Theft in Waldorf
WALDORF, Md. — Two individuals were arrested on May 10, 2025, in connection with the theft of nearly $3,000 worth of perfume and cologne from Macy’s at St. Charles Towne Center. Authorities later discovered an additional $20,000 in suspected stolen merchandise inside their vehicle.
Oakland Man Charged in Construction Site Tool Theft
OAKLAND, Md. — The Garrett County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of an Oakland man in connection with the theft of tools from a construction site in McHenry.
Venezuelan National Arrested in NYC for Theft, ICE Says
NEW YORK CITY — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from the New York City field office arrested Edison Guillermo Pinto-Padron, a 26-year-old Venezuelan national and known member of a South American theft group, on May 14, according to a federal statement.
Two Chicago Men Accused in $500K Mail Theft Scheme
HINSDALE, IL — Two Chicago men are facing felony charges after allegedly stealing more than $500,000 in checks using a U.S. Postal Service master key obtained during a 2022 armed robbery of a Hinsdale mail carrier.
Luxury Car Theft Suspect Extradited to Miami from NYC
WEST MIAMI-DADE, FL – A man accused of orchestrating a luxury vehicle theft ring in South Florida is back in custody after being extradited from New York, where he was arrested last month on related charges.
Man Arrested for Attempted Car Theft With Child Inside
GRAND ISLAND, NE – A man is in custody after allegedly attempting to steal a vehicle with a child inside early Thursday morning, according to the Grand Island Police Department (GIPD).
Boynton Beach Restaurateur Charged With Tax Theft
BOYNTON BEACH, FL – The owner of a Boynton Beach restaurant is facing serious felony charges after allegedly failing to remit tens of thousands of dollars in collected sales tax.
Knoxville Man Charged With Felony Ebike Theft
KNOXVILLE, IA – A Knoxville man is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing an electric bike from a local residence in late 2024.
Lake Worth Caregiver Nerlande Charles Arrested for Elderly Fraud and Theft
A caregiver from Lake Worth, Nerlande Charles, has been arrested following allegations of defrauding an elderly woman and using the woman’s deceased credit cards for a luxury shopping spree. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Charles is accused of racking up $44,000 in unauthorized charges on her late client’s accounts and stealing a Lexus, along with other valuable items.
Emily Hill Arrested in Scottsboro Drug Trafficking Case
Scottsboro, AL — A routine traffic stop in Scottsboro led to the arrest of a local woman on serious drug charges.
Leonard Fries Jr. Busted in Flagler Drug Trafficking Raid
Flagler County, FL — The owner of two local pizza shops, Leonard Fries Jr., 49, was arrested early Friday morning after a five-month undercover investigation led to a SWAT team raid on his Ormond Beach residence.
Lauren Rutledge, Ricky Blackwell Busted in Drug Trafficking
OAKWOOD, GA – Two Oakwood residents were arrested after a drug raid at the Jameson Inn on Thurmon Tanner Parkway uncovered a significant stash of narcotics.
Cecil Romanick Arrested for Meth Trafficking and Distribution
WETUMPKA, AL – Cecil Romanick, 44, of Wetumpka, was arrested on May 2 following an extensive investigation into multiple drug offenses dating back to November 2023.
