Neil Howard Sentenced to 30 Years for Mother’s Murder
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Tuesday that 46-year-old Neil Howard of Troy has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of his mother, 60-year-old Norma J. Caraker.
George Jack Michael, Accountant for Alameddine Network, Charged
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — A Sydney-based accountant has been arrested and charged with facilitating financial crimes allegedly linked to the notorious Alameddine crime network. His client, reportedly a key figure within the network, is also facing serious fraud allegations.
Martyn Boyns Charged with Theft and Fraud in Penzance
PENZANCE, UK — Martyn Boyns has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of offences in the Penzance and Newlyn area, police confirmed.
Natwikon Arrested in Thai-Philippines Call Centre Scam Case
BANGKOK, THAILAND — A Thai woman named Natwikon was arrested on June 20 in connection with a transnational call centre scam that exploited Thai citizens under the false promise of high-paying jobs in the Philippines, according to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).
Suchart and Supatra Arrested for South Thailand Scam
NONG BUA LAM PHU, THAILAND — A couple accused of impersonating police officers and scamming more than 2,000 business owners across southern Thailand has been arrested. The suspects, identified as Suchart, 41, and Supatra, 24, were taken into custody by immigration police under a warrant issued by the Samui Provincial Court on May 29.
Jeremy Fancher, Destiny Campos Charged in Infant’s Death
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS (KIAH) — Two parents have been charged with murder in the tragic death of their 4-month-old daughter, Brookelynn Fancher, whose body was discovered in a motel dresser drawer in May 2024.
Ridwan Adepoju Sentenced in U.S. Cyber Fraud Case
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ridwan Adepoju, a Nigerian national, has been sentenced to 43 months in U.S. federal prison for his involvement in a series of cyber fraud schemes targeting American individuals and businesses, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Kuwaiti Actress Shujoun Al Hajri Arrested for Drug Possession
Dubai — Kuwaiti actress Shujoun Al Hajri was arrested yesterday for allegedly possessing narcotics and psychotropic substances for personal use, following a national crackdown on drug-related crimes, according to a statement from Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior.
Chauncy D. Lucas Jr. Sentenced to 30 Years for Alton Murder
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced that Chauncy D. Lucas Jr., 24, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Tyrone Williams.
East Alton’s Lindell Curtis, Granite City’s Steven Melville Charged with Domestic Battery
EAST ALTON/GRANITE CITY — Two Madison County residents, Lindell Curtis of East Alton and Steven C. Melville II of Granite City, have been charged with serious domestic battery offenses involving strangulation and assault.
Carmen Landreth Charged in Violent Domestic Attack in Cottage Hills
COTTAGE HILLS — A Cottage Hills man is facing multiple charges after allegedly headbutting and strangling a domestic battery victim, then destroying their phone to stop a 911 call.
Charlotte Furman Charged with Theft, Trespass in Lyons
LYONS, NY — Deputies from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Galen woman early Saturday morning for allegedly entering private property and stealing from a vehicle.
Sam Johnson Charged in $153K Chop Shop Bust in Arizona
HOLBROOK, AZ — A Holbrook man is behind bars after Navajo County authorities uncovered a large-scale chop shop operation involving over $150,000 in stolen property.
Trinidad Meza Garcia Arrested for Attempted Murder in Kingman
KINGMAN, AZ — A 23-year-old man is in custody after allegedly attempting to kill another man during a brutal assault in Kingman earlier this week.
Daniel Shepard Arrested, Cody Bozarth Wanted in Copper Theft
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL — One man has been arrested and another is still being sought after authorities uncovered a copper wire theft near Lake of Egypt.
Jennifer Babbick Accused of Selling Meth to Child at School
RIDGEWAY, MO — A Ridgeway woman is in custody after being accused of distributing methamphetamine to at least one child on school property.
Amanda Robertson Sentenced for $1M+ Embezzlement in Kentucky
PADUCAH, KY — A Calloway County woman has been sentenced to federal prison for embezzling over $1 million from her employer while working as a bookkeeper for a construction company.
Jacob Houston Charged in Cape Girardeau Burglary Case
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — A 31-year-old man was arrested in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 12, following a reported burglary on North Broadview Street.
Arthur Bettencourt Charged in Chelmsford Market Basket Robbery
CHELMSFORD, MA — A Lowell man is facing criminal charges after allegedly robbing a grocery store in Chelmsford and then hiding in a pile of leaves to evade capture.
Robert Laney Charged in Theft of Travel Trailer in Auburndale
AUBURNDALE, FL — A Polk City man is facing grand theft charges after authorities recovered a stolen travel trailer that had mysteriously disappeared from a vacant lot in Auburndale.
Angelo Bunkley, David Saycocie Arrested After Meijer Theft
MACHESNEY PARK, IL — Two men face criminal charges after a retail theft incident at a Meijer store led to their arrest, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday.
Robert Moore, David Campbell Charged in Domestic Battery Cases
GRANITE CITY, IL — Two Granite City men are facing domestic battery charges in separate, unrelated cases filed on the same day, according to the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office.
John Krempasky Arrested at Park with Meth, Cannabis
METROPOLIS, IL — A late-night patrol at Dorothy Miller Park on June 9, 2025, led to the arrest of John C. Krempasky, 38, after police discovered methamphetamine, cannabis, and drug paraphernalia in his vehicle.
Sebra Stewart Arrested in Picayune Drug Bust After Traffic Stop
On June 18, detectives from the Picayune Police Department Special Operations Division conducted a traffic stop near Hunt Street and Jarrell Street that resulted in a major drug arrest.
Adekoya Mary Arrested for Cocaine Smuggling at Lagos Airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested Adekoya Adebukonla Mary, a 43-year-old self-proclaimed make-up artist, on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. She was attempting to smuggle 2.2 kilograms of cocaine hidden in the lining of her suitcase while en route to India for what she claimed was fibroid surgery.
Emanuel Miranda Announces 8 Arrests in Newark Drug Crackdown
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. announced the arrest of eight individuals on June 19 following a year-long narcotics investigation by the department’s Criminal Intelligence Unit.
Tavares Thompson Held Without Bond in New Drug Arrest
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — Less than six months after a previous drug-related arrest, Tavares Antonio Thompson, 31, of Chaptico, has once again been charged in connection with suspected narcotics and paraphernalia—this time during a traffic stop in St. Mary’s County on May 16, 2025.
Jordan Adams Charged With Assault at Baltimore County School
TOWSON, Md. — A gym teacher at Northwest Academy in Baltimore County has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of second-degree assault following allegations of inappropriate conduct involving students, authorities confirmed.
Darrin Cook Charged in Shotgun Incident During Domestic Dispute
MECHANICSVILLE, Md. — A Mechanicsville man is facing felony and misdemeanor assault charges after Maryland State Police say he racked a shotgun during a domestic dispute while intoxicated.
John Dickens Jr. Sentenced to Life for Attempted Murder
LEONARDTOWN, Md. — John Otha Dickens, Jr., 35, of Lexington Park, has been sentenced to life in prison with 58 years of active incarceration for multiple violent offenses against a former intimate partner, State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced.
Tafari Clauzel Charged With Murder in Fort Washington Shooting
FORT WASHINGTON, Md. – The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit has charged Tafari Clauzel, 23, of Fort Washington, in connection with the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Corenlius Wilson of Glenarden.
Kristen Pugh Charged in Laurel Stolen Vehicle Case
LAUREL, Md. — A Bowie woman was arrested on the night of Saturday, June 14, 2025, after Anne Arundel County police say she was caught driving a stolen vehicle in the 3500 block of Laurel Ft. Meade Road.
USAID Officer Roderick Watson Pleads Guilty in $550M Bribery Scheme
GREENBELT, Md. — Four men, including Roderick Watson, a contracting officer for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), have pleaded guilty in connection to a decade-long bribery scheme involving more than $550 million in U.S. taxpayer funds.
Heather Ann D’Angelo Arrested in Waldorf Drug Bust
WALDORF, Md. – On May 30, detectives from the Narcotics Enforcement Section executed a search warrant at a residence and vehicle on Greystone Circle in Waldorf, linked to an ongoing drug distribution investigation.
Love A. Willie Jr. Charged with Aggravated Domestic Battery in Collinsville
Collinsville — On June 6, 2025, Love A. Willie Jr., 34, was charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery (Class 2 felony) and one count of domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor). The charges stem from an incident on June 5, 2025, where Willie allegedly strangled and punched a family or household member.
Lexington Park Woman Trinik King Faces Theft Charges for Sausages
CHARLOTTE HALL, Md. — Trinik Shatega King, a 30-year-old Lexington Park resident, is charged with misdemeanor theft after allegedly stealing five pickled sausages from a Dollar General store in Charlotte Hall.
Kazon King Cassion Arrested After Vehicle Chase in Maryland
MECHANICSVILLE, Md. – During an early morning burglary investigation in Lexington Park on June 8, 2025, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s deputies encountered a separate incident involving a suspicious vehicle in the area of Old Horse Landing Road and Mount Zion Church Road in Mechanicsville.
Steven Gilner Jr. and Teen Charged in Lusby Shooting Case
LUSBY, Md. — On June 5, 2025, around 11:38 a.m., Calvert County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 700 block of Spruce Drive in Lusby after receiving a 911 call from a victim who said she had just been shot while parked on Field Road.
Thoraz Smallwood Sentenced to 15 Years for Sexual Abuse
LA PLATA, Md. — On June 4, 2025, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Makeba Gibbs sentenced 39-year-old Thoraz Xavier Smallwood of Waldorf to 15 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor and second-degree assault, announced Charles County State’s Attorney Tony Covington.
Chee Wei Gary Tan Held Without Bond in Violent Domestic Assault Case
GREAT MILLS, Md. — A Great Mills man, 40-year-old Chee Wei Gary Tan, is being held without bond after his arrest on charges of first-degree rape and assault stemming from a violent domestic incident.