Liu Cheng-Chihi, Tsai Chit Ting Nabbed in PH Scam Raid
Thirty-one individuals, including Taiwanese nationals Liu Cheng-Chihi, 31, and Tsai Chit Ting, 41, were arrested on June 4, 2025, for allegedly running a large-scale online scam operation in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.
Thabo Enoch Theletsane Charged in Police Impersonation Scam
5 June 2025 – Thabo Enoch Theletsane, 41, appeared briefly at the Hatfield Magistrate’s Court, facing charges of fraud and impersonating a police officer. The case stems from an elaborate scam he allegedly conducted while on parole for previous fraud convictions.
Tienka Abbort Arrested in Tshwane R11M Fraud Case
A former accountant for the City of Tshwane, Tienka Abbort, was arrested and appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in connection with the illegal transfer of around R11 million into fraudulent municipal accounts.
Charles Hands III Arrested in Bowling Green Car Theft Case
Police in Bowling Green arrested Charles Hands III, 21, of Detroit, Michigan, on charges of receiving stolen property after locating a stolen vehicle on Monday morning.
Irvin Carroll, Christopher Lindsey Charged in Copper Theft
Two men have been arrested and charged for allegedly stealing copper wire in a neighborhood heavily damaged by the May 16 tornado.
Chao Zheng Sentenced in $325K South Dakota Scam Case
Chao Zheng, 30, of Monterey, California, has been sentenced to eight years in prison and ordered to pay $325,000 in restitution for his role in an internet scam that defrauded a Lawrence County couple out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Margaret Spears-Pederson Indicted in $100K+ Theft Case
A 67-year-old Sioux Falls woman, Margaret Jean Spears-Pederson, has been indicted for Grand Theft after allegedly taking unauthorized control of funds from 16 different victims, totaling between $100,000 and $500,000.
John Sabo Sentenced for $4.7M Business Loan Scam
John Sabo, 71, a former Spring Lake, New Jersey resident now living in Florida, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for orchestrating a nearly decade-long fraudulent business financing scheme that stole more than $4.7 million from 33 victims.
Ziamere Ivery Pleads Guilty in Fatal Asbury Park Shooting
Two men have pleaded guilty in connection with a deadly July 2023 shooting in Asbury Park that killed one and injured two others, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced.
Justin Longstreet Arrested in Manasquan Car Burglary Case
A Wall Township man, Justin Longstreet, has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of car burglaries in Manasquan, following a long-running investigation by local police. The arrest was acknowledged during a recent Borough Council meeting, where officials praised the department’s persistence.
Vincent Dispoto Jr. Admits $7M Investment Fraud Scheme
A 67-year-old Belmar man, Vincent Dispoto Jr., has pleaded guilty to operating a massive investment fraud scheme that spanned over three decades, defrauding nearly 50 victims out of close to $7 million, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.
Marchell Jeff Lee Jailed for Facebook Investment Scam
A 39-year-old man, Marchell Jeff Lee Sin Ket, was sentenced to one year in prison by the Sessions Court after pleading guilty to transferring and concealing RM487,790, funds obtained through a fraudulent Facebook investment scheme last year.
Junson Heckerz Charged After Hawaii Island Crime Spree
A 28-year-old fugitive, Junson Heckerz of Ocean View, was arrested Wednesday after a dramatic crime spree that ended in an officer-involved shooting and a crash in the Captain Cook area of Hawaii Island.
Cornelius Autry Arrested in Bladen County Drug Bust
A months-long investigation by the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) has led to the arrest of 52-year-old Cornelius Lemar Autry of Elizabethtown, following multiple complaints of drug activity near White Lake.
Quashaun Freeman Arrested in Riegelwood Fatal Shooting
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has arrested 28-year-old Quashaun Freeman of Bolton in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on May 27 in Riegelwood.
Liqueonte Jones Arrested in Wilmington Drug Trafficking Case
After a four-month investigation, the Wilmington Police Department (WPD) has arrested 26-year-old Liqueonte Jones on multiple drug-related charges.
Minneapolis Man Sentenced to 11 Years for Armed Robbery of Postal Workers and Check Fraud Scheme
Rubin David Adams, a 28-year-old Minneapolis resident, has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for robbing postal workers at gunpoint in Edina and Brooklyn Center as part of a broader plan to steal mail and commit check fraud.
AbdulAfeez Olaitan, Agbo Ikechukwu Jailed for Internet Fraud
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, secured the conviction of two internet fraudsters, AbdulAfeez Oluyide Olaitan and Agbo Victor Ikechukwu, at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos.
Nancy Fernandez Luna Jailed for Human Smuggling Scheme
Nancy Fernandez Luna, a 36-year-old former contractor with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for her role in a human smuggling operation.
Anna Podedworna Charged in Izabela Zablocka Murder Case
A woman has been charged in connection with the murder of Izabela Zablocka, who went missing in 2010 after moving to the UK from Poland.
Pheobe Bishop’s Housemates Charged With Her Murder
Two people have been charged with the murder of 17-year-old Queensland teenager Pheobe Bishop, who vanished last month and whose body has not yet been found.
William Twist Jailed for Using Pregnant Woman in Drug Plot
Repeat drug offender William Twist, 22, has been sentenced to 31 months in prison for his latest drug-related offence, which involved using a heavily pregnant, vulnerable woman to hide cocaine worth up to £9,500.
Pasadena’s Melvin Daniels Jr. Charged with Marijuana Possession
A Pasadena man, Melvin Daniels Jr., 32, was arrested early June 3 after police discovered nearly six pounds of marijuana and close to $15,000 in cash inside his vehicle.
Freddie Curry Pleads Guilty to Major Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking
A Baltimore man, 54-year-old Freddie Curry, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute over 400 grams of fentanyl and 500 grams of cocaine, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maryland announced.
Danyell Pender Arrested in Glen Burnie with Drugs and Warrant
A routine traffic stop in Glen Burnie on April 30 led to the arrest of 47-year-old Danyell Pender, a Baltimore man found to have an outstanding warrant.
Catara White, Trevor Howell Arrested for Child Neglect
ROCK CAVE, W.Va. (WDTV/Gray News) – Authorities in Upshur County arrested a West Virginia couple after discovering three children living in disturbing and unsanitary conditions.
Derek Skelton Arrested for Child Sex Crimes in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) – A Denham Springs man has been arrested following a months-long investigation into child sex crimes.
Janine Husar Busted With Meth, Pills on I-80 in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A 63-year-old Lincoln woman was arrested early Friday morning after being caught with a large quantity of methamphetamine, marijuana, and prescription pills during a traffic stop.
Thomas Lefthandbull Charged in Sioux City Armed Robbery
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) – A man has been arrested and charged in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in mid-January at a Sioux City car dealership.
Damion Payne and Jonica Cateriano Charged in Round Lake ID Theft
ROUND LAKE, Ill. – Two Milwaukee residents were arrested and charged with multiple felony counts following an identity theft investigation in Round Lake.
Austin Lee Smith Charged in Shamokin Dam Drug, Theft Plot
SHAMOKIN DAM, Pa. – A simple favor to drive a neighbor to a medical appointment escalated into a criminal conspiracy involving drugs, threats, and a stolen rental car, authorities say.
Catherine Revel Charged in Pittsylvania County Shooting
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (BTW21) – A 37-year-old woman is facing serious charges after an early morning shooting in Pittsylvania County on Wednesday.
Jose Espinoza Charged in $100K Hudson County Theft Scheme
HUDSON COUNTY, N.J. – A Weehawken man is facing multiple felony charges following a months-long investigation into a large-scale theft and fraud scheme involving his business, Hudson County officials announced.
Riley County Officer Stephen Clark Arrested on Computer Crime Charges
Stephen Benjamin Clark, a 42-year-old officer with the Riley County Police Department, has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest on charges of unlawful computer acts. Clark, a resident of Manhattan, was arrested Wednesday near 5 p.m. at 1024 Lobdell Drive and released on a $4,000 bond.
Donald Ince Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges in Riley County
Detectives from the Riley County Police Department arrested 46-year-old Donald Ince of Manhattan Friday morning on multiple drug-related felony charges.
Henrry Josue Mendrano Tellez Arrested for Serious Charges in Manhattan
Henrry Josue Mendrano Tellez, 33, of Manhattan, was arrested Thursday evening by the Riley County Police Department on multiple serious charges.
Shane Jungemann Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run in Manhattan
A truck driver was arrested Thursday morning in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident involving a pedestrian in Manhattan.
Clayton Mayfield Arrested for Vehicle Burglaries in Junction City
A Junction City man is in custody after police say he attempted to break into multiple vehicles.
Kelsey Clark Arrested in Pitt County Drug Trafficking Case
PITT COUNTY, N.C. – A month-long drug investigation in Pitt County ended with the arrest of a local man on multiple felony charges.
24 Arrested in Union County Drug Raid Led by Prosecutor Daniel
UNION COUNTY, N.J. – A large-scale drug raid conducted on Thursday, May 29, across Union County and North Jersey has resulted in the arrest of 24 individuals and the seizure of illegal drugs, firearms, and cash, officials confirmed.
