Jay Haapala Speaks Out at Rochester Scam Jam Event
(ABC 6 News) — As scams grow more advanced with technology, community members are taking action to protect themselves.
Rosa Melson and Cody Ralls Charged in Kirksville Drug Bust
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Two Kirksville residents are in custody after a major drug bust led to the seizure of methamphetamine, cocaine, and weapons.
Joshua J. Brown Arrested in Bonaparte Assault Case
VAN BUREN COUNTY, Iowa — A southeast Iowa man has been arrested and charged with domestic abuse assault following an early morning incident in Bonaparte.
Jason Edward Day Convicted in La Grange Bank Robbery
LEWIS COUNTY, Mo. — A northeast Missouri man has been convicted of robbing a La Grange bank, nearly a year and a half after the crime occurred.
Simplice Nguepnang Trial Set in Ottumwa Human Trafficking Case
OTTUMWA, Iowa — The trial for a southeast Iowa man facing multiple felony charges is scheduled to begin next week in Wapello County.
Matthew Miller Charged With Murder in Keokuk Shooting
KEOKUK, Iowa — A southeast Iowa man, initially charged with firearms violations, now faces a second-degree murder charge related to a fatal shooting last summer.
Tanner Bruegge Arrested in Fairfield Traffic Stop
FAIRFIELD, Iowa — A southeast Iowa man is facing drug and driving charges following a weekend traffic stop in Fairfield.
Matt Michels Invoice Scam Targets Eau Claire County
EAU CLAIRE COUNTY, Wis. — Eau Claire County officials are warning residents and businesses about a fraudulent invoice scam currently circulating via email.
Jose Dominguez-Garcia Sentenced for Killing Rosaly Rodriguez
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. — A years-long search for justice ended Friday in an emotional courtroom as Jose Dominguez-Garcia, 27, of Reedsburg, was sentenced to 25 years in prison and 15 years of extended supervision for the 2020 murder of Rosaly Rodriguez, 24, who was pregnant at the time of her death.
Ionut Bizga, Two Others Indicted in $600K SNAP Fraud Case
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Three Columbus residents are facing serious charges after allegedly orchestrating a large-scale fraud operation involving stolen SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits totaling at least $600,000, according to the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS).
Ashley Fagan Charged After Daughter Eva Bretz’s Death
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A tragic child homicide case has led to murder and child endangerment charges against a Columbus mother, Ashley Fagan, 32, and her boyfriend Blake Hutchinson, 24, in connection with the death of 6-year-old Eva Bretz.
Becky Gillespie Sentenced to 23 Years for Child Exploitation
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus woman has been sentenced to 23 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to the sexual exploitation of a child, including recording and distributing videos of her abuse of a 3-year-old victim.
Dominic Sprague Pleads Guilty in $1.2M Stolen Goods Case
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A man from Rochester has admitted to working with others to sell stolen items and make over $1 million in illegal profits.
Timothy Hair Jr. Charged in NC Child Exploitation Case
EAGLE SPRINGS, NC — A 25-year-old man from Eagle Springs is facing 20 felony charges in a child exploitation case.
Marcus Bowser Charged for Using Fake $100 Bill in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, NC — A 28-year-old man from West End, Marcus Bowser, was arrested after allegedly trying to use a fake $100 bill at a McDonald’s in Aberdeen.
Andre Gordon Jr. Sentenced to Life for Triple Murder in Bucks County
Andre Gordon Jr. pleaded guilty today in Bucks County court to three counts of first-degree murder and was sentenced to three consecutive life terms without parole. In addition, he received an extra 156 ½ to 313 years in prison for a series of violent crimes committed on March 16, 2024, in Falls Township.
Brandon Earl Presley Sentenced to 22 Years for Child Sexual Crimes
Brandon Earl Presley, 30, a former football coach in Bixby Public Schools, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for sexual crimes against children. After his prison term, Presley will serve a lifetime of supervised release and must register as a sex offender.
Jaheim Faces Animal Cruelty Charges in Fulton County Arrest
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – Grammy-nominated R&B singer Jaheim Hoagland was arrested earlier this month on six counts of animal cruelty. Authorities accuse him of failing to provide adequate food, water, ventilation, and sanitary conditions for six dogs.
John Burch Arrested in Paulding County Drug, Gun Bust
HIRAM, Ga. – A major drug bust in Paulding County has led to the arrest of 45-year-old John Burch and the seizure of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and a cache of firearms.
Tattoo Artist Christopher Ardoin Charged with Assault
EAU CLAIRE COUNTY, Wis. — A Mondovi man and local tattoo artist, 44-year-old Christopher Ardoin, is facing serious criminal charges following multiple reports of sexual assault.
Five Arrested in Gays Mills Drug Bust, Child Found Inside
GAYS MILLS, Wis. (WEAU) — Five people were arrested and a child was rescued after a drug bust in the Village of Gays Mills on Friday evening.
Three Arrested in Angela Villegas Murder Case in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of 20-year-old Angela Yajahira Cortes Villegas, whose body was found near Crestlawn Cemetery in northwest Atlanta last month.
R. Sahswin, P. Yugendran Plead Guilty to Vandalism, Drugs
JOHOR BARU, May 28 – Two men involved in an illegal money lending syndicate, known locally as Ah Long, have pleaded guilty in three separate Magistrates’ Courts in Johor to charges of vandalism, drug use, and criminal intimidation.
Cape Town Man Joseph Hughes Sentenced for Drug Offences
Cape Town, South Africa — A 25-year-old man, Joseph Hughes, has been sentenced in the Khayelitsha Priority Court for possession of cannabis-related substances, following a major drug bust in 2022.
Jonathan Paul Charged in Fraudulent Car Giveaway Scheme
FREMONT, Neb. — A Fremont man, Jonathan Paul, 42, is facing serious legal consequences after being arrested for impersonation and theft by deception related to a donated vehicle giveaway.
Jessica Sims Charged in Assault of 80-Year-Old in Christopher
CHRISTOPHER, Ill. – A 46-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly attacking an elderly man during an attempted theft in rural Christopher, Illinois.
Edward Flesher Jr. Charged in Logan Motorcycle Theft
LOGAN, Utah — A Franklin, Idaho man is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing a high-end motorcycle from a Logan dealership where he had recently been employed.
Christopher Bernu, Others Charged in Becker County Theft Cases
DETROIT LAKES — Christopher Lee Bernu, 45, of Brainerd, Minnesota, faces felony theft charges in Becker County District Court. On December 20, 2024, Bernu and an unidentified woman allegedly shoplifted approximately $1,233 worth of goods from Detroit Lakes Menards. Surveillance footage captured the suspects during the incident.
Joseph Pitts Sentenced for Domestic Abuse in Becker County Court
DETROIT LAKES — Joseph Alexander Pitts, 25, of rural Osage, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for violating a no-contact order, a gross misdemeanor domestic abuse charge. Several other charges, including felony stalking and misdemeanor domestic assaults, were dismissed as part of a plea deal.
Victor Vasquez Anguiano Waives Extradition in California E-Bike Theft Case
A California man, Victor Vasquez Anguiano, 30, waived extradition to Solano County, California, on Thursday amid theft charges linked to an e-bike theft ring.
Audie A. Arliss Charged with Robbery at Lyons National Bank
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Audie A. Arliss, 39, has been charged with robbery and grand larceny following a theft at Lyons National Bank on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.
John Alexander Charged with Over 400 Counts in Gas Card Theft Scheme
LAFAYETTE PARISH, LA — John Alexander, 43, of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, is facing more than 400 felony charges after a gas card theft scheme was uncovered by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Walter Gomes Charged with Armed Robbery and Firearms Offenses in Kona
PUNA — Walter Gomes, 47, of Puna was arrested and charged following an armed robbery and vehicle theft in Kona. Gomes allegedly brandished a firearm at the owner of a Toyota Corolla before stealing the vehicle.
Dylan Choquette Charged Again Days After Prison Release
WEST KELOWNA — Dylan Anthony Choquette, 34, a homeless man and known repeat offender, is facing new charges of shoplifting—just days after being released from prison.
Sihle Ndlovu Sentenced for Bicycle Theft in Umkomaas
UMKOMAAS — A bicycle valued at R2,000 was stolen on Tuesday, April 22, within the Umkomaas policing precinct. Thanks to swift community mobilization and shared intelligence, the accused was quickly located and handed over to police.
David Nxumalo, Bruce Maurice Get 10 Years for Infrastructure Crimes
JOHANNESBURG — The Booysens Magistrate’s Court has sentenced David Nxumalo, 40, and Bruce Maurice, 45, to 10 years in prison each for separate incidents involving tampering with essential infrastructure.
Shelby & Leroy Amend Face Prison for Tuscola County Home Theft
TUSCOLA COUNTY, Mich. — A Tuscola County couple is facing prison time after admitting to stealing from an unoccupied home in Arbela Township in March 2024.
Karyn Killian Charged With Embezzling $200K From Late Father
TUSCOLA COUNTY, Mich. — A Tuscola County woman has been charged with embezzling nearly $200,000 from her late father over several years, according to prosecutors.
Ex-Fire Chief Nicholas Sakon Charged With Embezzlement
TUSCOLA COUNTY, Mich. — Former Unionville Fire Chief Nicholas Sakon, 35, has been charged with embezzlement for allegedly misusing funds from the fire department’s nonprofit account for personal expenses.
Jaylin Smith & Andrew Holsapple Charged in Bank Robberies
NASHVILLE, Tenn. / THOMASTON, Ga. — Two teenagers, Jaylin Smith, 18, and Andrew Holsapple, 19, have been arrested and charged in connection with the February robbery of United Bank’s Northside branch in Thomaston, Georgia.
