Julius Bigboro Arrested in Maine Grandparent Scam
A Florida man was arrested on Wednesday after traveling to Maine to carry out a classic “grandparent scam,” targeting an elderly Standish resident for $9,500.
Bruce Robinson Arrested in La Plata Drug, Gun Bust
LA PLATA, Md. – On May 30, narcotics detectives executed a search warrant at a home on the 7700 block of Weatherly Place in La Plata, leading to the arrest of Bruce Robinson, 57.
Angel Morgan Charged in Geary County Drug Case
GEARY COUNTY, Kan. – A 40-year-old Manhattan woman, Angel Morgan, has been charged in connection with serious drug-related offenses originating in Geary County.
Frederick Hollingshed Convicted in COVID Fraud Case
SCHENECTADY — Frederick Hollingshed, a 58-year-old resident of Schenectady, was convicted this week in connection with a COVID-related fraud case, according to the Schenectady County District Attorney’s Office.
Jonathan Hammonds Arrested for Copper Wire Theft
LUMBERTON, NC — Jonathan Hammonds, 49, was jailed on a $50,000 secured bond after being arrested for allegedly stealing copper wire from his employer, according to the Aberdeen Police Department.
Live Oak Vice Mayor Aaron Pamma Arrested in Arson Fraud
LIVE OAK, CA — Live Oak Vice Mayor Aaron Pamma, 30, was among three men arrested this week in connection with an alleged arson and insurance fraud conspiracy, authorities announced Friday.
Mary and Fred Blakley Indicted in $300 Scan Fraud Scheme
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The U.S. Attorney’s Office has added a new defendant to an alleged long-running health fraud case centered around Mary and Floyd “Fred” Blakley, a couple accused of orchestrating a deceptive medical scan and supplement scheme dating back to 2011.
EPD Supervisors William and Stacy Shirley Charged with Fraud
EVANSVILLE, IN — Two high-ranking supervisors in the Evansville Police Department have been arrested and charged in an ongoing criminal investigation involving off-duty employment fraud.
Stanley Pophal Charged in $15M Investor Fraud Scheme
WAUSAU, WI — A Wausau man is facing federal charges after allegedly orchestrating a multimillion-dollar investment fraud scheme that ran for nearly six years.
Keaston Keiwan Keels Charged with Insurance Fraud in S.C.
WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, SC — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has charged Keaston Keiwan Keels, 34, with insurance fraud after he allegedly filed a false claim involving his vehicle.
Dwayne Johnson Charged with 2017 Murder in NY Drug Case
MONTICELLO, NY — A Monticello man has been federally charged with murder in connection to a 2017 killing tied to a large-scale marijuana trafficking conspiracy, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.
Godofredo Gonzalez Zelaya Killed in Hit-and-Run in Maryland
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — Authorities are seeking family members of Godofredo Gonzalez Zelaya, 46, who was killed in a hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Derwood, Maryland during the early hours of June 18.
75-Year-Old Man Caught with $930K in Cocaine at TX Border
DEL RIO, TX — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized over $930,000 worth of cocaine at the Del Rio Port of Entry during a routine vehicle inspection, according to a CBP announcement.
Dr. Mauricio Castellon Faces Felony Fraud, $500K in Tax Liens
Melbourne, FL – Dr. Mauricio J. Castellon, a well-known plastic surgeon in Brevard County, is facing mounting legal trouble after being charged with felony workers’ compensation fraud and linked to over $500,000 in unpaid IRS tax liens, according to court and public records.
Hashm Ali, Mohammed Shaqeeb Charged in £107K Fraud Case
BIRMINGHAM — Two Birmingham men have been charged in connection with a widespread courier fraud scam that defrauded 24 individuals out of more than £107,000.
Inusah Ahmed Arrested by INTERPOL Over Internet Fraud Allegations
Inusah Ahmed, owner of Division One League club PAC Academy FC, was arrested by INTERPOL in a joint operation with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over allegations of internet fraud.
Yesenia Amaya Arrested for Stealing $26K from Funeral GoFundMe
ARLINGTON, Va. — Yesenia Amaya, a 33-year-old Maryland resident, has been arrested after allegedly embezzling approximately $26,000 raised on a GoFundMe campaign meant for her deceased relative’s funeral expenses.
Jennifer Cunningham Arrested for Over 100 Fraudulent Credit Card Charges
BAY COUNTY, Fla. — The Bay County Sheriff’s Office arrested 52-year-old Jennifer Marie Cunningham on 102 counts of fraudulent credit card charges totaling more than $7,000.
Harriet Wabwire Arrested in Ksh13M Scam Targeting Chinese National
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested 38-year-old Harriet Mary Wabwire in connection with a Ksh13 million (USD 101,000) scam targeting a Chinese national. The arrest was made by detectives from Kamukunji Police Station, Nairobi, following an elaborate fraud scheme.
Sibusiso Mabaso, Lethulwa Mnguni Arrested for R1M Banking Scam
The Mthatha Hawks’ serious commercial crime investigation unit has arrested 32-year-olds Sibusiso Mabaso and Lethulwa Wandile Mnguni on charges of fraud and money laundering. The arrests were made in collaboration with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).
Farid Mehralizada, 6 Journalists Jailed in Azerbaijan Crackdown
BAKU, Azerbaijan — In a stark escalation of Azerbaijan’s crackdown on independent media, seven journalists — including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s (RFE/RL) Farid Mehralizada — have been convicted and sentenced to prison on charges widely condemned as politically motivated.
Sheena Holmes Sentenced for Embezzling Over $100K in Arizona
PHOENIX, Ariz. — A Prescott woman has been sentenced to five years in prison for embezzling more than $100,000 from a local business and a charity organization that serves the homeless in the Prescott area.
Jamaican ‘Ice Man’ Extradited in Arizona Romance Scam Case
PHOENIX, Ariz. — A Jamaican man accused of running a romance scam that defrauded an 85-year-old Arizona woman out of $400,000 has been extradited to the United States to face federal charges, authorities announced Wednesday.
Donald Huegel Jailed for Romance Scam Targeting Arizona Women
PHOENIX, Ariz. — A California man has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a romance scam scheme that defrauded two elderly women in Arizona out of more than $450,000, officials announced Friday.
Three Arizona Women Sentenced for $375K COVID-19 Fraud Scheme
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Three women from the Phoenix Valley have been sentenced for their roles in a COVID-19 unemployment fraud scheme that involved filing fake benefit claims using stolen identities, including those of inmates who were not eligible for assistance.
MD Nurul Hasan Sentenced for 2021 Millbourne Election Fraud
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Two former Millbourne Borough officials, MD Nurul Hasan and MD Rafikul Islam, received prison sentences Wednesday for their involvement in a scheme to commit election fraud during the 2021 mayoral election, U.S. Attorney David Metcalf announced.
Oliver Tejada Sentenced to 5 Years for $1M Bank Fraud Scheme
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Oliver Tejada, 25, from the Bronx, New York, was sentenced Wednesday to 60 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Savage for his role in a fraudulent scheme that stole over $1 million from at least 23 victims, many of whom were elderly.
Six Sentenced for Illegal Reentry and Passport Fraud in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Six individuals were sentenced this week in federal court for immigration-related offenses, including illegal reentry and passport fraud, U.S. Attorney David Metcalf announced.
Nancy Pexton Charged with Murder of Sister Jennifer Abbott in London
A woman has been charged with the murder of her 69-year-old sister, who was found stabbed inside her north London home.
Ex-West Yorkshire Officer Jenade Yamin Charged with Misconduct
A former West Yorkshire Police officer, Jenade Yamin, 30, has been charged with 13 counts of misconduct in a public office, including assisting an offender, the force announced.
Teacher David Szybalski Charged with Assault and Forcible Confinement
A local elementary school teacher is facing multiple charges following allegations of child abuse during the 2024–2025 academic year.
Terrence Lamons Arrested for Organized Retail Theft at Millbrook Walmart
MILLBROOK, AL — A Montgomery man has been arrested in connection with multiple thefts at a major retailer in Millbrook.
Ex-Officer Taylor Loftin Charged with Stealing $32K from Dying Woman
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (VDN) — A former Pearl police officer has been arrested and charged with grand larceny after allegedly stealing $32,000 from the home of a dying woman during an emergency call.
Joel Calvin, Five Others Arrested in Warren County Theft Ring
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (VDN) — A multi-week investigation by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of six individuals connected to a string of thefts, burglaries, and drug offenses, Sheriff Martin Pace announced Wednesday night.
Alveyteen Alexander, Two Others Face Child Abuse Trials in December
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Two separate child abuse cases are scheduled to go to trial in Warren County during the court term beginning December 8, according to official records.
Melvin Wiggins Jr. Arrested in Magee for DUI, Gun Possession
MAGEE, Miss. (VDN) — A Vicksburg native, Melvin Wiggins Jr., was arrested in Magee, Mississippi early Monday morning after police discovered he was driving under the influence and unlawfully in possession of a firearm.
Kennedy, Miller, Roane Charged in Conshohocken Mail Theft Case
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. (WPVI) — Three men were arrested and face multiple charges in Montgomery County after police observed them tampering with a mailbox previously targeted in thefts.
Michael Warnock Arrested After Apple Valley Target Robbery
APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A Hesperia man has been arrested following a robbery at a Target store in Apple Valley and a subsequent search of his home that turned up illegal weapons and drugs.
Matthew D. Howard Charged in $372K Hartford Business Theft
BELLEVILLE, Ill. — A Belleville man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he stole more than $372,000 from a Hartford-based transportation business through fraudulent debit card use over nearly two years.