Bradford Wayne Byrnes Arrested After High-Speed Chase
A 34-year-old man was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon following a vehicle pursuit in a stolen car that concluded in Aguanga, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
Deeno Jackson Indicted in $400K Arizona Lottery Scam
TUCSON, Ariz. — A Jamaican national, Deeno Jackson, 27, is facing serious charges in Arizona for allegedly running a lottery scam that defrauded an elderly Tucson resident out of more than $400,000.
Wenyuan Song Arrested in $30K Tech Support Scam
EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. — Carroll County deputies arrested a man accused of defrauding a senior citizen of nearly $30,000 in a fake tech support scam.
Anthony Barrera Arrested in Record 278-Pound Meth Bust
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), with assistance from the FBI, has made the largest drug bust in its history following the arrest of an Estacada man on May 24.
Angel Prudhomme, Tangela Park Charged in $50K Art Theft
MIAMI, Fla. — Two PortMiami employees have been arrested after being caught on camera stealing over $50,000 worth of artwork from a cruise terminal, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO).
Yesica Morales-Mancia Charged with Identity Theft in KY
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. — A 23-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday afternoon after police discovered she was using a false identity at her workplace on Commerce Court.
Antonio Lizarde Charged After Violent Car Theft in Iowa
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — A 33-year-old Marshalltown man is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly assaulted a victim, stole their car, and led law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit, police said.
Diana Becker-Abeyta Sentenced for Death of Iowa Elder
DES MOINES, Iowa — A judge has sentenced Diana Lynn Becker-Abeyta, a 63-year-old unlicensed caretaker from Ankeny, to up to 30 years in prison for the abuse and death of a man in her care, according to the Polk County Attorney’s Office.
Karen McEvoy Arrested for $36K Fraud at Bergen County Nonprofit
TEANECK, N.J. — A Bergen County nonprofit volunteer was arrested on May 30 after an investigation revealed she allegedly stole thousands of dollars by forging checks and impersonating a fellow organization member.
Diana Valteri, Edmond Haxhillari Jailed for $790K EIDL Fraud
SPARTA TOWNSHIP, NJ — A Sparta Township couple has been sentenced to one year in federal prison after being found guilty of fraudulently obtaining nearly $800,000 in federal pandemic relief loans.
Gavin Butters Jailed for £50K Police Impersonation Scam
LIVERPOOL, UK — A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to two years and nine months in prison for impersonating a police officer to scam elderly victims out of more than £50,000, according to Thames Valley Police.
Orizowe Anointing, Others Jailed for Internet Fraud in Lagos
LAGOS, Nigeria — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of three internet fraudsters—Orizowe Omogbor Anointing, Lawal Olaitan, and Tella Damilola Adebayo—before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos.
Jason Hynatyshyn Charged in Vancouver CRAB Park Murder
VANCOUVER, B.C. — Nearly two months after a man was found dead in Vancouver’s CRAB Park, police have arrested and charged a suspect with first-degree murder.
Peter J. Russell Arrested in PA Child Predator Sting
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — Peter J. Russell, 55, a co-owner of several funeral homes in New York and Pennsylvania, has been arrested following a child sex sting operation in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Aaron Waltz Charged for Faking Insurance Documents
ELLETTSVILLE, Ind. — Former Ellettsville Police Department reserve officer Aaron Waltz has been arrested and charged with two counts of counterfeiting, both Level 6 felonies, following an investigation into falsified insurance documents used to secure lawncare contracts.
Tashsean Noel Arrested in Eden Shooting Incident
EDEN, N.C. (BTW21) — A Burlington man is in custody following a shooting incident Tuesday afternoon in Eden.
Jimmy Lee Leonard Jr. Arrested in Major Drug Bust
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (BTW21) — A massive drug bust in Stoneville has resulted in the arrest of 59-year-old Jimmy Lee Leonard Jr., who now faces multiple felony charges after authorities seized a deadly mix of drugs and firearms from his home.
Artem Moyer Faces Grand Jury for Student Sex Charges
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (BTW21) — In a disturbing case that has shaken the Franklin County community, Artem Moyer, a 46-year-old automotive teacher at Franklin County High School, has waived his preliminary hearing and will now face a grand jury on June 2 in Franklin County Circuit Court.
Gerry Dailey Arrested After Pursuit in Lowndes County
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — A man connected to a string of thefts in Lowndes County was arrested Wednesday after a police pursuit, according to the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office.
Lajavious Stone Arrested for Murder in Alexander City Shooting
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. — A Sylacauga man is in custody following a fatal shooting in Alexander City on May 26.
John Lee Alexander Arrested for 846 Theft and Identity Theft Charges
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A Breaux Bridge man was arrested Tuesday morning on hundreds of charges related to theft and identity theft involving a stolen gas card, officials reported.
Lionel Ardoin, Yvonne Savoy Arrested in Ville Platte Drug Bust
VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) — Two individuals were arrested in Ville Platte in April after a traffic violation escalated into a drug bust, officials announced.
Chance Marple Arrested in Weston for Theft and Assault on Officer
WESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A report of stolen property led to the arrest of a Weston man, Chance Marple, who now faces charges of petit larceny and assaulting a police officer following a confrontation with law enforcement on May 15, 2025.
Marium Bria Arrested in Fayette County Shooting Incident
GAULEY BRIDGE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Gauley Bridge woman, Marium Bria, has been arrested and charged with felony offenses following a shooting incident in Fayette County.
Berkeley County Welfare Check Uncovers Homicide; Michael Allen Taylor Arrested
INWOOD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A welfare check at a Berkeley County residence on January 23 uncovered a homicide, resulting in the arrest of a suspect, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department reported.
Hazleton Man Sought After Woman Found Dead, Home Raided
HAZLETON, PA – A horrifying discovery on Club 40 Road has prompted a region-wide manhunt. A woman’s body, later identified as Lockwood, was found bound and wrapped in a burning tarp near Broad Street in Hazleton.
Nasir Moses Sentenced for Montville High-Speed Stolen Car Chase
MONTVILLE, NJ – Nasir Moses, 20, of Jersey City, has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison for his role in a high-speed pursuit involving a stolen vehicle in Montville in 2023, authorities announced.
James Smith Arrested in Gwinnett County Funds Theft Probe
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — A former high-ranking Gwinnett County employee has been arrested following an investigation into the alleged diversion of county funds.
Anthony Kip Pazol Arrested in Hall County Drug Bust
GAINESVILLE, GA — A Hall County man is facing serious drug charges following a raid conducted Tuesday as part of an ongoing trafficking investigation.
Naples Social Media Influencer Arrested for Stealing $6,000 in Jewelry from Condo
NAPLES, FL – A 21-year-old Naples man who claims to be a social media influencer was arrested Thursday in connection with the theft of nearly $6,000 in jewelry from a local condominium.
