Sergio Velazquez, Ex-Hialeah Police Chief, Arrested
Sergio Velazquez, who led the Hialeah Police Department from 2012 until his suspension in 2021, was arrested Monday on multiple charges including organized fraud, grand theft, and money laundering, according to officials.
Quay Fetherson Charged in $100K Scam Targeting Disabled
A 36-year-old man from Bucks County has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $100,000 from at least 15 intellectually disabled seniors in Philadelphia during his time as a “fiscal liaison” at a local nonprofit.
Vahe Margaryan, 13 Others Charged in $25M COVID Loan Fraud
Federal prosecutors announced Thursday that 14 individuals, mostly from the Los Angeles area, have been arrested in connection with a massive scheme to defraud the U.S. government of over $25 million in COVID-19 relief funds and small business loans.
Carl Williams III Killed in Mobile Dance Recital Shooting
A tragic shooting during a children’s dance recital at the Saenger Theatre in downtown Mobile, Alabama, left one man dead and another injured Sunday evening.
Merolin Jimenez, Jenifer Rivera Charged in Walmart Theft
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) — Two women were arrested Thursday afternoon for allegedly stealing merchandise from a Walmart store in Mobile, authorities said.
Tremayne McDaniel, Dames Daley Arrested for $100K Glen Rock Scam
GLEN ROCK, NJ — After a four-month investigation, police have arrested two New York men accused of scamming a Bergen County couple out of more than $100,000 through a phone banking fraud scheme.
Milwaukee Man Admits to Sending Threat Letters, Framing Immigrant
MILWAUKEE, WI — Demetric Scott, 52, faces multiple charges including identity theft and witness intimidation after admitting to sending threatening letters targeting President Donald Trump under the name of an immigrant, Ramon Morales Reyes, in an attempt to have him deported and avoid testimony against Scott in a criminal trial.
Malachi Orlando Smith Charged in Albany Business Burglary
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — Two individuals are in custody following a burglary Sunday night at Ridezilla, a business located on Kensington Court in Albany.
Alexyss Griffith Faces Felony Charges After Home Depot Theft
MIDLAND, TX — A 20-year-old woman is facing multiple felony charges after a shoplifting call at a Home Depot in Midland led police to uncover drugs during jail intake procedures.
Javin Olds Arrested After Drugs, Gun Found in Crisp County Stop
CRISP COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — A routine traffic stop turned into a major arrest after deputies with the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office discovered drugs, a loaded weapon, and a large amount of cash in a vehicle.
Mayor Pro Tem Jeren Fullmore Charged in Pearson PD Burglary
PEARSON, Ga. (WALB) — Jeren Fullmore, the Mayor Pro Tem of Pearson, has been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of a document from the Pearson Police Department.
8 Arrested in Green Acres Crackdown, Sheriff Fred Cole Leads
COFFEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — Eight individuals were arrested in a focused patrol operation targeting criminal activity in the Green Acres community of Coffee County. The initiative was a joint effort between the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit and the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division (CID).
Jill Kerstiens Among 3 Arrested in Rapid City Theft Sting
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A targeted operation by the Rapid City Police Department’s Retail Theft Unit on May 30 led to the arrests of three individuals connected to multiple theft and drug-related offenses.
Tahari Taylor Arrested in Stolen Dog Case Involving Julio
CHARLOTTE, NC — The ongoing search for Julio, a 6-year-old French Bulldog stolen in early April, has led to a third arrest, but the beloved pet remains missing.
Christopher Craig Andrews Arrested in $50K Equipment Theft
RIDGEWAY, S.C. — A man from Darlington County has been arrested in connection with the theft of more than $50,000 worth of equipment from a property near Ridgeway, according to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office.
Joey Davis, 3 Others Charged in Columbia Mall Robbery
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Four men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that occurred last month outside Columbia Mall, according to Richland County deputies.
Tyleik, Quattro Sanders Arrested in Stolen SUV Chase
NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. — Two suspects are in custody and a third remains on the run following a high-speed chase involving a stolen SUV in Newberry County.
Brandon Silas Convicted in Tulsa Fentanyl Death Case
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — A Tulsa man has been convicted in connection with the fentanyl overdose death of Haley Scruggs, who was found unresponsive in her home in February 2022.
Tim Griffin: 16 Arrested in Jonesboro Retail Theft Crackdown
JONESBORO, ARK. — Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Monday that 16 individuals were arrested in a targeted retail theft operation in Jonesboro last week, part of the state’s broader push to combat organized retail crime.
Jessica Handy, Robert Gurule Charged in $54K Lottery Theft
ROSEBURG, ORE. — Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the theft of approximately 2,600 Oregon Lottery tickets—valued at nearly $54,000—from Lil Pantry Market & Deli on NE Edenbower Blvd., according to the Roseburg Police Department.
Hollister Police Arrest Jose Cervantes, Mayra Aguirre in Mail Theft Ring
HOLLISTER, CA — Hollister Police arrested Jose Cervantes, 30, of San Jose, and Mayra Aguirre, 30, of Gilroy, after a traffic enforcement camera system alerted officers to a wanted Dodge Durango SUV traveling through the city on May 28.
Daniel Hill Arrested for Fleeing Police in Stolen Truck
(ABC 6 News) — On May 31, Olmsted County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 43-year-old Daniel Hill after he fled police in a stolen truck at the Walmart south parking lot in Rochester.
Michael Schappert Arrested for 1983 Iowa Cold Case Murder
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Nearly four decades after Ronald Novak was brutally killed just before Christmas 1983, authorities have arrested 64-year-old Michael Schappert of Fairview, Oregon, in connection with the cold case.
Sarina Woods Arrested in Fatal Blytheville Shooting
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) — Two women have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday night in Blytheville.
Sultan Alsneigh, Two Others Arrested in Senatobia Drug Bust
SENATOBIA, Miss. (WMC) — Three men have been arrested following a major narcotics raid at two Senatobia businesses, authorities announced Thursday.
Wife of Manalapan Mayor Charged With Theft From Employer’s Home
MANALAPAN, N.J. — The wife of Manalapan Mayor Eric Nelson has been charged with third-degree theft after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in cash and jewelry from her employer, according to the Freehold Township Police Department.
Jesse Michael Maynard Charged in $1K Walmart Theft
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, TN — On May 27, 2025, Officer Jessie Henson responded to a shoplifting call at Walmart involving a white 1998 Ford F-150 seen leaving the store with stolen goods around 12:55 p.m.
Donnesha Lovett Arrested for Theft of Neighbor’s Groceries
RUSTON, LA — Donnesha Lovett, 31, was arrested on May 11 after she allegedly accepted a grocery delivery valued at $188 that was meant for a neighbor.
Cassandra Susan Steen Arrested in Warsaw Walmart Theft Case
WARSAW, IN — Cassandra Susan Steen, 31, of 1710 Latta St., Warsaw, was arrested on multiple charges including theft and drug possession following an incident at Walmart on May 10.
George Anthony Barnes Charged in Rochester Facebook Marketplace Robbery
ROCHESTER, MN — George Anthony Barnes, 28, has been charged with second-degree aggravated robbery following a violent incident during a Facebook Marketplace transaction.
Kason Saddiq Hill Arrested in Glen Burnie Phone Robbery
GLEN BURNIE, MD — A 23-year-old Baltimore man, Kason Saddiq Hill, was arrested Sunday morning after allegedly robbing a woman of her phone during a confrontation, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department.
Gregory Anaya, 3 Others Arrested in $15K Albuquerque Theft
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Albuquerque police arrested four people Sunday evening after they were caught allegedly stealing metal fencing materials from a storage property on Painted Rock Drive.
Zachariah Wanjohi Arrested in Death of Wife Hannah Waithera
NAKURU, KENYA — Police have arrested Zachariah Wanjohi in connection with the death of his 23-year-old wife, Hannah Waithera, whose decomposed body was discovered in a plantation at Technology Farm, Nakuru West, days after she was reported missing.
Vincent Distasi Pleads Guilty in Assault of Infant Son
RIVERHEAD, NY — Vincent Distasi, 33, of South Setauket, has pleaded guilty to first-degree assault for the repeated abuse of his five-week-old son that left the child with life-threatening injuries, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced Monday.
Rachel Lodice Pleads Guilty in Fatal Massapequa Crash
Rachel Lodice, a 22-year-old woman from Georgia, pleaded guilty to multiple charges stemming from a fatal crash in Massapequa while driving under the influence of marijuana, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced. The incident occurred in April 2024 and resulted in the death of 64-year-old Cynthia Mitchell and injuries to another passenger.
Domonic Mims Arrested in Wichita Falls Firearm Theft Case
A Wichita Falls man is facing felony charges after police say they witnessed him placing a large bag into a car while wearing a ski mask—leading to the discovery of a stolen semi-automatic rifle.
Francisco Torres-Rodriguez Convicted of Wife’s Murder
A Canyon County jury has found 41-year-old Francisco Torres-Rodriguez guilty of first-degree murder for the killing of his wife, Reyna Quintero, in September 2023 at their home in Caldwell, Idaho.
Hector Ojeda Manuel Aponte Sentenced to 262 Months for Meth Distribution
BOISE — Hector Ojeda Manuel Aponte, a 44-year-old Honduran national suspected of being unlawfully in the U.S., was sentenced Thursday to 262 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott announced.
Largest Seattle Drug Ring Busted: 14 Arrested in Multi-State Operation
SEATTLE — Local and federal authorities have dismantled one of the largest drug trafficking operations in recent Seattle history. Following a multi-state investigation, 14 individuals accused of exploiting vulnerable communities were indicted and 11 were arrested on May 29, with three suspects still at large.
British Nationals Charged with Cocaine Smuggling in Bali
DENPASAR, Indonesia — Three British nationals were charged Tuesday in a Bali court for smuggling nearly one kilogram (over two pounds) of cocaine into Indonesia. Under the country’s strict drug laws, they face the death penalty, a sentence sometimes carried out by firing squad.
