Jonathon Daniels, Shanee Clark Charged in $21K Scam
DICKINSON COUNTY, Mich. (WLUC) – A Georgia couple is facing serious charges after allegedly scamming Upper Peninsula businesses out of more than $21,000 through the use of fraudulent credit cards.Read More
Kymon Tyson, Mercedes Walker in $22K Virginia Phone Scam
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a scheme that led to a Virginia Beach man losing $22,000 after being tricked into handing over his phone, according to police and court documents.
Devon Drumgoole, USPS Workers Admit to $2M Mail Fraud
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Norfolk man and two U.S. Postal Service employees have pleaded guilty to a mail fraud scheme that involved stealing and altering nearly $2 million in checks over several months, according to federal court documents.
Activist Frankie Gist Charged with Fraud in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Triad activist Frankie Gist, 29, was charged with felony obtaining property by false pretenses following a police response to a fraud call at a shopping center.
Dakota Aldridge Arrested in Randolph County Domestic Assault Case
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — Dakota Aldridge, 34, was arrested following a domestic assault investigation on May 23, according to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office.
Barry Anthony Blake Arrested in Randolph County Fentanyl Bust
RANDLEMAN, N.C. — On May 22, 2025, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Unit concluded a narcotics distribution investigation that led to the arrest of Barry Anthony Blake in Randleman.
Christopher Lee Edwards Arrested in Randolph County Theft Cases
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — On April 16, 2025, deputies with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Hoover Hill Road in Trinity for a reported larceny and property damage incident.
Bruce Behringer Charged in Bergen County Voter Fraud Case
PARK RIDGE, N.J. — A Bergen County man has been arrested and charged in connection with a voter fraud scheme that spanned four years, authorities announced Tuesday.
Giorgi Bachiashvili Arrested in $800M Crypto Fraud Case
Tbilisi, Georgia — Georgian authorities have arrested Giorgi Bachiashvili, a former top aide to billionaire and ex-Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili, on charges of embezzling more than $800 million in cryptocurrency.
John Dallas Idol Jr. Arrested in Thomasville Drug Bust
THOMASVILLE, NC — A routine traffic stop by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on May 22, 2025, led to the arrest of John Dallas Idol Jr., who was found in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
Jack Handy Arrested After Hatchet Attack in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, LA — A violent altercation involving a hatchet left one man seriously injured in Shreveport on Friday afternoon, prompting a swift police response.
Kevin Akins Kills Wife, Pregnant Girlfriend in GA Murder-Suicide
DALTON, Ga. — Multiple families in Georgia are grieving after a man allegedly committed a double murder-suicide, killing both his wife and his pregnant girlfriend.
Chinese Nationals Indicted for $5M Elder Fraud Scheme Targeting US & Canada
(The Center Square) – Sixteen Chinese and Canadian nationals have been indicted in a sprawling transnational fraud and money laundering scheme that targeted elderly citizens across the United States and Canada.
Steven Ray Parker Gets 8 Years for Hurricane Repair Scam
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, FL — Steven Ray Parker, 53, was sentenced to eight years in prison on May 27 after pleading no contest to 12 felony charges related to fraudulent post-hurricane contracting work in Volusia County.
Xiaobin Zhou Busted in Federal Agent Scam Targeting Elderly
BELLINGHAM, WA — A man arrested in Whatcom County is believed to be part of a nationwide scam ring impersonating federal agents to defraud elderly victims of cash and gold.
Jose Cardona-Perez Sentenced to Life for Tulsa Murder
TULSA COUNTY, OK — Jose Cardona-Perez, who was 16 years old when he fatally shot a man in September 2023, has been convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole.
Mamman Nasir Ali, Christian Taylor Jailed 14 Years for N2.2bn Fraud
LAGOS, NIGERIA — Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, convicted and sentenced Mamman Nasir Ali and Christian Taylor, directors of Nasaman Oil Services Ltd, to 14 years imprisonment each for their role in a ₦2.2 billion oil subsidy fraud.
Michael Krysa, Nathan Stephani Arrested in Drug Bust
WESTLOCK – A ten-month investigation into local drug trafficking has led to the arrest of two Westlock residents and the issuance of two arrest warrants.
GST Fraud Lands Tiarn Nutley, Others in Jail
With many Australians eyeing end-of-financial-year tax refunds, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a strong warning about the dangers of GST fraud.
Perez Zamorano Arrested in Italy Over $650M Scam
Italian authorities have arrested Mexican national Perez Zamorano, the founder of Inverforx, following an international warrant issued by Mexican prosecutors. Zamorano was apprehended in Palermo after disembarking from the MSC Seaside cruise ship, where he was traveling under a false identity.
Michelle Calderon Sentenced for $75K Theft in Ventnor
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — Michelle Calderon, 39, a former Code Enforcement Officer for Ventnor City, has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison for stealing more than $75,000 in public funds, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announced Tuesday.
Monica Mahabeer Arrested for Identity Theft in NY
SCHENECTADY, NY — Monica Mahabeer, 34, of Schenectady, was arrested and charged with identity theft and grand larceny following a fraud complaint in Clifton Park, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.
Jacob Baratto Charged with Burglary in Ballston
BALLSTON, NY — Jacob Baratto, 27, from Stephentown, has been charged with burglary and grand larceny following a disturbance call in Ballston, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Augusta Chapman Charged with Theft of $9K in AC Units
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV — Augusta Ardella Chapman has been charged with felony grand larceny after stealing three air conditioning units valued at over $9,000, the West Virginia State Police reported.
Preston Harrison Charged in Odenton Phone Robbery
ODENTON, Md. — A woman suffered minor injuries during a strong-arm robbery Monday night when her phone was forcibly taken by a man in Odenton.
Angel Galiano, Kane Frasier Charged in Clifton Park Theft
CLIFTON PARK, NY — Two people were arrested Saturday evening after a larceny at the Target store in Clifton Park, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.
Sakir Akkan Pleads Guilty in Albany Teen Sexual Assault
ALBANY, NY — Sakir Akkan, 21, has pleaded guilty to raping a 15-year-old runaway girl in Albany, court documents confirm. The incident occurred last year in the backseat of Akkan’s Toyota Prius, where he assaulted the girl while armed with a metal pipe.
Paul Gervasio Pleads Guilty in NY Gun Store Burglary
Albany, NY — Albany County District Attorney Lee Kindlon announced that Paul Gervasio, 37, has pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree in connection with the burglary of NY Shooter Supply in Colonie.
Junte Wunner Convicted of Murder in Albany Shooting
Albany, NY (WRGB) — Junte Wunner has been convicted of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Mohammed Poquee on October 20, 2024, at the Ida Yarborough Apartments, Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon announced.
Aaron Moth, Sean Owen Sentenced in Sussex Vehicle Theft Ring
Sussex, UK — Two men involved in the theft of keyless entry vehicles across Sussex and Hampshire have been sentenced following a lengthy police investigation.
Rashid Aziz Jailed for Theft and Unlawful Entry in Accra
ACCRA, Ghana — A 19-year-old man, Rashid Aziz, has been sentenced to 24 months’ imprisonment by an Accra Circuit Court for conspiracy, unlawful entry, and theft. The ruling was handed down by Presiding Judge Isaac Addo after Aziz pleaded guilty to all charges.
Mohammed Salisu Jailed for Theft of Sewing Machines
ACCRA, Ghana — A 29-year-old former supervisor, Mohammed Salisu, has been sentenced to three years in prison by an Accra Circuit Court for the theft of two industrial sewing machines valued at GH¢5,000 each from a warehouse in Spintex.
Dallas Newman, Carl Taylor Arrested in WA Trafficking Sting
KITTITAS COUNTY, WA — Two men have been arrested on charges of promoting prostitution following a human trafficking sting operation conducted Thursday and Friday, the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office announced.
Tra’Von Johnson Captured; Two More Arrested in Escape Case
HAMMOND, LA — Following the Friday capture of escaped inmate Tra’Von Johnson, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has announced two more arrests linked to his escape.
Kendrick Lampley Sentenced to 60 Years for Cocaine Distribution
FRANKLINTON — District Attorney Collin Sims announced that on May 16, 2025, Kendrick Lampley, 48, of Bogalusa, was sentenced to 60 years in prison by Judge William H. Burris for distributing cocaine. Lampley’s sentence was significantly enhanced due to his status as a repeat offender, with over ten prior felony convictions.
Cornelius King Sr. Arrested for Second-Degree Murder in Independence Shooting
The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations continues its probe into the deputy-involved shooting that occurred in May on Labruzza Lane near LA Hwy 40 in Independence.
Covington Police Arrest 3 in Child Sex Solicitation Case
COVINGTON – Covington Police Chief Michael Ferrell announced that three individuals were charged in the 22nd Judicial District Court with crimes related to targeting children for sex. The arrests follow a joint investigation led by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit (CCU) and hosted by the Covington Police Department (CPD), with support from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the United States Secret Service (USSS), the Mandeville Police Department (MPD), and the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office (WPSO).
Ashley Nicole Helton Arrested on Firearm Theft Charges in Randolph Co.
THOMASVILLE, NC — On May 12, 2025, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an armed individual on Wright Road in Thomasville. Upon arrival, deputies were informed that Ashley Nicole Helton had allegedly stolen firearms and fled into the woods behind the residence.
Zhiyong Lin Arrested for Identity Theft at Baldwin Best Buy
BALDWIN, NY — The First Squad has announced the arrest of a Brooklyn man for identity theft that occurred on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at approximately 3:09 p.m. in Baldwin.
Edith Yessenia Molina Arrested for Arson in Randolph County
BENNETT, NC — On May 17, 2025, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Lanes Mill Road in Bennett following a call reporting a burglary in progress. While deputies were en route, the caller informed dispatch that he had awoken to the smell of smoke inside the residence.
