Hongqi Cui, Li Muxi Caught in $70K Scam Sting in Tennessee
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Two individuals from California have been arrested in Cumberland County, Tennessee, in connection with a complex scam operation that targeted a local resident.
Asher Merritt, 4 Others Nabbed in $500K Knoxville Fentanyl Bust
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Five people are behind bars after a major drug bust in Knoxville uncovered a large amount of fentanyl, firearms, and cash.
Ji Li Held Without Bail in $3.1M Gold Scam Targeting NH Senior
CONCORD, N.H. — A Connecticut man accused of defrauding a New Hampshire retiree out of $3.1 million in gold bars has been ordered held without bail by a judge on Monday.
Emilio Garcia Gets 18 Years in Candy-Laced Fentanyl Case
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A Massachusetts man who led a drug ring distributing fentanyl- and meth-laced pills disguised as candy has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison, prosecutors announced Monday.
Angela Suggs Charged in $24K Fraud From Former Florida Job
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida A&M University (FAMU) Athletic Director Angela Suggs was arrested Monday on multiple fraud and theft charges tied to her previous role as CEO of the Florida Sports Foundation (FSF).
Ralph Ray Sentenced to 28 Years for Meth and Fentanyl Sales
UNION COUNTY, Tenn. — A man convicted on multiple drug charges in Union and Claiborne Counties was sentenced to 28 years in prison, court officials said.
Stephen Stoltzfus Charged for Brutal Dog Amputation in PA
COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man is facing serious animal cruelty charges after allegedly amputating a dog’s injured leg with scissors at home, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office.
Conner Smith Linked to Fatal Hit-and-Run of Elderly Woman
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country singer Conner Smith has been reportedly linked to a tragic hit-and-run incident that killed a 77-year-old woman in Nashville, according to TMZ.
Lance Norman Charged in $62K Publishers Clearing House Scam
CHATHAM, N.Y. — The New York State Police announced the arrest of Lance Norman, 36, of Queens, following a joint investigation into a Publishers Clearing House scam that defrauded an elderly Chatham resident out of $62,000.
Ashley Clement Charged in $3,900 Bank Fraud Case in Ontario
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario — A local woman is facing fraud charges after allegedly transferring nearly $4,000 from an acquaintance’s bank account without permission.
Fredrick Kow-Assifuah Arrested for Doctor Impersonation, Fraud
KASOA, Ghana — A man identified as Fredrick Papa Kow-Assifuah has been arrested for impersonating a medical doctor and defrauding unsuspecting individuals in the Kasoa area with fake international travel offers.
Olivia Braden Charged in Metro Atlanta Prescription Fraud Case
OAKWOOD, Ga. — An Atlanta woman, identified as Olivia Braden, 30, is being held in the Hall County Jail following her arrest in connection with a widespread pharmacy prescription fraud investigation.
Ruslan Kochkin Sentenced for Fentanyl Death in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — In a landmark case, Ruslan Kochkin, a Folsom man, has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison for supplying a lethal dose of fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose — the first fentanyl-related homicide conviction in Sacramento County history.
Daniel A. Cox Charged with Insurance Fraud in Martin County
MARTIN COUNTY, N.C. — A man from Oak City, North Carolina is facing multiple felony charges after attempting to file duplicate auto insurance claims, according to the North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI).
Lakeisha Peterson Charged with Embezzlement, ID Theft in NC
GREENVILLE, N.C. — A Winterville woman has been arrested and charged with felony embezzlement and felony identity theft, according to the Greenville Police Department.
Aaron Cronier Charged in Craven County Break-Ins
VANCEBORO, N.C. — The Craven County Sheriff’s Office and Vanceboro Police Department have arrested Aaron E. Cronier, 30, of Vanceboro in connection to a series of break-ins reported on Saturday, June 7.
Cody Sutton Arrested on Drug Charges After Traffic Stop
LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. — A routine traffic stop has led to the arrest of a 25-year-old Lenoir County man, Cody Sutton, who now faces multiple drug-related charges.
John Christopher Smith Charged with Animal Cruelty in Greenville
GREENVILLE, N.C. — A 44-year-old Greenville man, John Christopher Smith, has been charged with ten counts of animal cruelty, including violations related to required vaccinations for dogs, cats, or ferrets.
Julius Steven Graham Arrested on Cocaine Trafficking Charges
KINSTON, N.C. — A Kinston man is facing multiple felony charges after a lengthy investigation by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office into drug trafficking in the region.
Craig Desmond Taylor Arrested in Beaufort County on Multiple Drug Trafficking Charges
BEAUFORT COUNTY, N.C. — On Wednesday, June 4, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in southeast Beaufort County that resulted in the arrest of Craig Desmond Taylor, 57, on multiple drug-related charges.
Cryptocurrency Company Founder Iurii Gugnin Arrested for Sanctions Evasion and Fraud in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Iurii Gugnin, 38, founder of the cryptocurrency payment company Evita, was arrested on Monday, June 9, and charged with multiple federal offenses including evading sanctions, defrauding financial institutions, and violating the Bank Secrecy Act.
Patricia Jackson, Larisha Coleman Charged in Shreveport Child Abuse Case
SHREVEPORT, LA — Shreveport Police responded Sunday afternoon to a distressing call at a home on Boulevard Street in the Highland/Stoner Hill area, discovering a 2-year-old child suffering from serious bruises and wounds on the back, face, and thighs.
Alohi Kaupu-Grace Charged in Hawai‘i Credit Card Fraud Case
Hawai‘i Island police arrested 23-year-old Alohi Kaupu-Grace of Hilo after an investigation into fraudulent credit card use. The victim reported receiving a text alert from their credit card company about an unauthorized charge exceeding $750.
Frederick Papa Kow-Assifuah Nabbed for Fake Doctor Scam
Frederick Papa Kow-Assifuah was arrested on June 6, 2025, in Crispo City, Central Region, after allegedly impersonating a doctor and operating a fraudulent scheme targeting women seeking to travel abroad.
Mecca Muhammad Arrested After Toddler Found Alone in Street
A 29-year-old Kinston father, Mecca Muhammad, was arrested over the weekend after police say his two-year-old child was found unsupervised on South Queen Street, near the Lenoir County Courthouse.
Sammy Karanja Charged in KSh 350M Nairobi Land Fraud Case
A high-profile land fraud case involving prime real estate worth KSh 350 million has landed a Nairobi man, Sammy Louis Karanja, in court. Karanja was arraigned before the Milimani Law Courts on Monday, June 9, where he faced multiple charges, including conspiracy to defraud and forgery.
Brian Searfass, Arthur Chillas Charged in Copper Wire Thefts
Delaware State Police have arrested Brian Searfass, 36, of Middletown, and Arthur Chillas, 26, of Townsend, in connection with a series of copper wire thefts that disrupted emergency services in the Townsend area.
Antonious Whitelo Arrested After 42 Shoplifting Warrants in Memphis
Memphis Police have taken into custody Antonious Whitelo, who had amassed 42 warrants for thefts at various stores throughout the city over the past year.
Aydan Rivera, Teens Arrested in Stoughton Vehicle Theft and Chase
STOUGHTON, Mass. — Stoughton Police arrested 18-year-old Aydan Miguel Rivera of Brockton and two teenagers after a stolen vehicle pursuit early Monday morning.
Austin Swafford Arrested in Manhattan for Bike Theft, Trespassing
MANHATTAN, Kan. — A 40-year-old Manhattan man, Austin Swafford, was arrested on Saturday, June 7, following a report of criminal trespass and theft involving a stolen bicycle.
Nichole Slattery Arrested for Target Theft in New Hartford
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — A 29-year-old Utica woman, Nichole Slattery, was arrested following a theft in progress at the Target store in Sangertown Mall on June 7.
Miles Burton Marshall Arrested for $50M Ponzi Scheme in Hamilton
HAMILTON, N.Y. — The New York State Attorney General’s Office announced the arrest of Miles Burton Marshall, a local tax preparer accused of operating a decades-long Ponzi scheme that defrauded nearly 988 investors out of $50 million.
Peter Carter, Two Others Arrested in Hiawatha Drug, Child Case
BROWN COUNTY, Kan. — A search warrant executed in Hiawatha on Wednesday, June 4 led to the arrest of three individuals on charges related to child endangerment and drug possession.
Macenzie Bassett Arrested in Missouri on Kansas Drug Charges
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Macenzie M. Bassett, 27, of Leavenworth, Kansas, was arrested in Platte County, Missouri, over the weekend after being wanted on several drug-related charges stemming from a 2023 case.
Missouri Woman Skyler Sledd Arrested for Fentanyl, Meth Possession
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) – On Thursday, May 8, Skyler Breann Sledd, 25, from Belton, Missouri, was arrested following a high-risk traffic stop near U.S. Highway 75 and 110th Road.
Brazos County Judge Sentences Olajawon Mason to 40 Years
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Olajawon Mason, 32, was sentenced last Friday by a Brazos County judge to 40 years in prison for a series of violent offenses tied to domestic abuse.
Jamie Lee Paulsen Leads High-Speed Chase After Iowa Burglary
ROCKFORD, Iowa – A reported burglary over the weekend in Cerro Gordo County escalated into a high-speed chase and crash, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Ty Parker, Arjae Mobray Arrested in Glen Burnie Raid
GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WBFF) — Two men were arrested and a cache of firearms and drugs was seized after Anne Arundel County Police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle late Saturday night.
Zavion Rhodes Arrested for Murder of Jaydon Lewis
An 18-year-old man from Montgomery, Zavion Rhodes, has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of another teen during an alleged theft.
William Justin Tapp Arrested After Armed ATV Robbery
According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, deputies responded to a reported robbery in the Blue Pond Gap area where a suspect allegedly stole an ATV at knifepoint.
