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Latest Arrests Across the USA – 05/26/2025 Key Cases and Summaries

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

by Sophia Bennett

Bradley Zarco, Travis Qawasmeh Convicted in Mail Fraud Case

Houston, Texas – Two Houston men have been convicted in connection to a major mail theft and credit card fraud operation that caused nearly $1 million in losses, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

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Guo Zhongqui, Lin Lin Involved in $3M Vegas Fraud Scheme

Las Vegas, NV – A widespread scam involving fake tech support and fraudulent banking alerts has led to the arrest of 12 people in Las Vegas, according to Metro Police. Among those arrested were Guo Zhongqui, 43, and Lin Lin, 45, both identified as political refugees from China.

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James Hartley Charged After Firing at Deputies in Ashland

Ashland, NY – A man from Greene County is facing a long list of serious charges after allegedly opening fire on deputies during an arrest attempt tied to multiple burglaries.

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David Larose Charged in Fort Ann Double Homicide of Teens

Fort Edward, NY – The man accused in Thursday’s double homicide in Fort Ann made his first court appearance Friday evening. David Larose, 20, of Albany, is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting deaths of two 19-year-old Glens Falls residents: Adam M. Darrah and Marcus J. Macaulay.

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Amandalee Kasilowski, Iain Petrie Charged in Kissimmee Robbery

Kissimmee, FL – Two people have been arrested in connection with a robbery that took place at the Red Lion Hotel in Kissimmee on April 26, after a man was lured under false pretenses through an online encounter.

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Ngo Thi Theu, aka “Madam Ngo,” Arrested in $300M Scam Case

Ngo Thi Theu, also known as “Madam Ngo,” was apprehended in Bangkok on Friday for orchestrating a massive cryptocurrency and forex investment scam that defrauded over 2,600 Vietnamese citizens of approximately US$300 million.

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Jordan Johnson Arrested in Glens Falls Double Homicide Case

WASHINGTON COUNTY, NY (WRGB) — A second suspect has been arrested in the ongoing investigation into the murder of two 19-year-olds from Glens Falls.

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Jong and Neelufar Rhee Charged in $57M Luxury Scam Scheme

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Las Vegas couple has been arrested and charged in a massive fraud case after allegedly deceiving investors out of more than $57 million in a luxury vehicle and boat resale scam, according to Metro police.

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Mykhaylo Mykhaylov Arrested in Gold Scam Targeting Elderly Woman

COLUMBIA COUNTY, NY — The New York State Police, in collaboration with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations, arrested Mykhaylo Mykhaylov, 39, of Copiague, NY, for his role in an elaborate fraud scheme that targeted a 73-year-old local woman and cost her nearly $100,000.

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Kianmeh Shirinipaziziba Charged in Fatal Herndon Shooting

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — An 18-year-old from McLean, Virginia, has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred Friday night in Herndon.

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Abdul Murshid, Muhammad Nasir Charged in U.S. Visa Fraud Scheme

TEXAS — Two Pakistani nationals living in Texas have been arrested for allegedly running a multi-year immigration fraud and money laundering operation involving fake job offers and fraudulent visa applications, according to the FBI.

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Tang Chen, Gurjant Singh Arrested in Carlsbad Elder Fraud Cases

CARLSBAD, CA — Carlsbad police, in coordination with federal and county investigators, have arrested two suspects in separate elder fraud cases involving more than $140,000 in stolen cash and gold bullion, the department announced on May 15.

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16-Year-Old Arrested in Japan for Role in Myanmar-Based Scam Ring

NAGOYA — Japanese police have arrested a 16-year-old high school student from Nagoya for allegedly participating in a Myanmar-based fraud ring that used scam calls to steal millions of yen, authorities announced Saturday.

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White Castle Clerk Monica Allen Lee Charged in Theft Case

WHITE CASTLE, La. (WAFB) — A longtime town clerk in White Castle, Louisiana, has been arrested for allegedly stealing public funds and misusing her position.

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Mackenzie Corkern Arrested for Fentanyl-Linked Death in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) — A 28-year-old woman from Baton Rouge has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with a fatal fentanyl overdose earlier this year in Prairieville.

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Dianna Brauchle Charged in $3K Theft from Lakeland Walmart

LAKELAND, FL – A Walmart employee in Lakeland has been arrested and charged with grand theft after authorities say she stole more than $3,000 in cash during her shifts in April and May 2025.

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Eddie Thomas Charged with Arson, Attempted Murder in Lakeland Fire

LAKELAND, FL — A 69-year-old man, Eddie Lee Thomas, has been arrested and charged with first-degree arson and five counts of attempted first-degree murder after allegedly setting a fire that severely injured two people and endangered three others inside a Lakeland home.

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Carlos Herrera Arrested for Child Abuse in Horizon City

HORIZON CITY, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A 30-year-old man from Horizon City has been arrested and charged with child abuse following an investigation into allegations involving a 10-year-old child.

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Jan Carlo Castillo Pleads Guilty in Machete Murder Case

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Jan Carlo Castillo, 25, of El Paso, has pleaded guilty to the brutal murder of 34-year-old Brian Valentin Almanza, who was found dead in his apartment last September.

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Tyson Oglesby Arrested After Nashville Police Chase

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) — A convicted felon is back behind bars after leading Metro Nashville Police on a chase in a stolen vehicle early Sunday morning.

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Seven SATG Burglary Suspects Arrested in Arizona

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Seven alleged members of a South American Theft Group (SATG) from Colombia were arrested Friday in connection with two residential burglaries in the Phoenix area, according to Scottsdale police.

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Luis Arredondo, Juan Mendoza Arrested in Visalia Theft Spree

VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) — Two suspected gang members were arrested Sunday morning after a string of vehicle thefts and burglaries in Visalia led to the resolution of 11 criminal cases, according to the Visalia Police Department.

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Fuat Özkurt, Deniz Özkılıç Held in Tufan Erhürman Phone Theft

GÖNYELI, Cyprus — Two men, Fuat Özkurt and Deniz Özkılıç, have been arrested in connection with the theft of a mobile phone belonging to Tufan Erhürman, leader of the Republican Turkish Party (TP).

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Amotekun Busts N4.5M Steel Theft Syndicate in Osun

OSUN STATE, Nigeria — Operatives of the Osun State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, have arrested multiple suspects in connection with a major iron steel theft valued at over N4.5 million, as well as other burglary and theft cases across the state.

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Waldron Charged with Burglary, Bicycle Theft in Oistins

OISTINS, Barbados — A man identified as Waldron has been formally charged in connection with a burglary at Smith Mini-mart and the theft of a bicycle on May 22, 2025.

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Steve French Charged Again in Lincoln County Cable Thefts

LINCOLN COUNTY, Maine — Steve French, 54, of China, Maine, is facing new felony charges following an incident involving cable theft in Jefferson on May 2, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

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Matthew Lane to Plead Guilty in Massive Education Data Hack

WORCESTER, Mass. — A 19-year-old college student from Massachusetts is expected to plead guilty after allegedly hacking into the systems of two U.S. education technology companies and attempting to extort millions in ransom.

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Jessica Jaquez Ortiz Cited for Theft at Sioux Center Walmart

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa — A 41-year-old woman from rural Hull was cited around noon on Thursday, May 15, for fifth-degree theft at the Walmart in Sioux Center, according to local police.

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Abiral Singh Cited for Drug Possession and Traffic Violations Near Sheldon

SHELDON, Iowa — Abiral Singh, 24, of Waite Park, Minnesota, was cited around 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, near Sheldon on several charges including first-offense possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding, no valid driver’s license, registration violation, and failure to provide proof of insurance.

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Aaron Sinnott, Grace Lathrop Face Drug Charges After Sheldon Stop

SHELDON, Iowa — Two Omaha, Nebraska, residents are facing multiple drug-related charges following a traffic stop around 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, in Sheldon.

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Mhlalisi Moyo, Lucky Tshabangu Remanded Over Stolen Vehicle Cases

POLOKWANE, South Africa — The Polokwane Magistrate’s Court has remanded 43-year-old Zimbabwean national Mhlalisi Moyo in custody following his arrest for possession of a suspected stolen vehicle in Limpopo.

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Isaac Solis Arrested for Fourth-Degree Theft in Sioux Center

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa — A 36-year-old Rock Valley man, Isaac Solis, was arrested on Saturday, May 10, on a Sioux County warrant for fourth-degree theft.

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Radoš Raičević Sentenced for Smuggling Nearly 18kg of Marijuana

BIJELO POLJE, Montenegro — Radoš Raičević, a 41-year-old former chemistry professor from Berane, has been sentenced to one year and eight months in prison after admitting to smuggling nearly 18 kilograms of marijuana. The verdict was delivered by the Bijelo Polje Higher Court, following his arrest at the Dračenovac border crossing on December 26, 2024.

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Trina Abbott Arrested in Parkersburg Drug Bust Linked to Fentanyl

PARKERSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A significant drug bust took place in Parkersburg on May 20, 2025, as law enforcement executed a search warrant at a residence on 1708 Staunton Avenue.

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Michael Angus Arrested in Deadly South Salt Lake Drug Dispute

SOUTH SALT LAKE — Police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting tied to a drug dispute, though the individual who pulled the trigger remains unidentified.

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