Mihran Panosyan Pleads Guilty in $16M Medicare Fraud
LOS ANGELES, CA — Mihran Panosyan, 46, of Winnetka, pleaded guilty Monday to laundering over $4.6 million in a sophisticated Medicare fraud scheme involving fake hospice companies, federal prosecutors announced.
Liwei Deng Charged in $39K Scam Targeting Senior in Will County
WILL COUNTY, IL — A 29-year-old California man, identified as Liwei Deng, has been charged in connection with a $39,000 scam targeting an elderly woman in Will County, authorities announced.
Brian Mann Convicted of Poisoning Wife With Lead Capsules
HARTSELLE, AL — A Morgan County jury has convicted Brian Mann, a 36-year-old chiropractor, of attempted murder after a shocking plot to poison his estranged wife with lead-filled capsules disguised as vitamins. The goal? Collect over $1 million in life insurance payouts.
Michelle Forsythe Charged in $500K Ocala Insurance Fraud Case
OCALA, FL — A licensed mental health counselor in Ocala, Michelle Forsythe, 61, has been arrested and federally charged with wire fraud and identity theft for allegedly using her patients’ personal information to bill insurance companies for services never rendered.
Leo Govoni Arrested in $100M Medical Trust Fund Fraud Case
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — FBI agents arrested Clearwater businessman Leo Govoni early Thursday, accusing him of misappropriating at least $100 million from a nonprofit medical trust fund.
Ryan McIntosh Arrested in Riley County for Identity Theft and Tech Crimes
RILEY COUNTY, KS — A Texas resident, 31-year-old Ryan McIntosh, was arrested Saturday on a Riley County District Court warrant related to multiple technology and financial crimes.
Dana Blume Arrested for Attempted Murder in Wamego Incident
WAMEGO, KS — An Onaga woman, Dana Blume, 43, was arrested early Sunday morning on charges of second-degree attempted murder, according to Pottawatomie County Sheriff Doug Adams.
Stanley Dushane, Kayla Byrnes Arrested in Cairo Ambulance Timecard Fraud
CAIRO, NY — On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) at Catskill announced the arrests of Stanley Dushane, 43, and Kayla Byrnes, 33, residents of Cairo, following an investigation into fraudulent timecard submissions involving the Town of Cairo Ambulance.
Steven Andrews, Family Charged in Alamance County Insurance Fraud
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — Three family members from Alamance County are facing dozens of felony charges for their roles in a large-scale insurance fraud scheme, according to North Carolina state officials.
Umar Ajiya Isa Arrested in $7.2B Nigerian Oil Sector Fraud
ABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Umar Ajiya Isa, former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), in connection with an alleged $7.2 billion fraud related to the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s three major refineries.
James Austin Monahan Charged in Archdale Bar Shooting
ARCHDALE, N.C. — A man has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting that occurred late Friday night in the parking lot of the FireHouse TapRoom in Archdale, according to police.
Johnny Nguyen Charged in $90K Washington State Billing Scam
SEATTLE — A former postal worker has been arrested and charged in connection with a fraudulent billing scheme that targeted thousands of businesses and charities in Washington state.
Phillip Masango Appears in Court Over Threats, Assault
Phillip Sebole Masango, 28, made his second appearance in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Monday, facing serious charges including two counts of assault and six cybercrime-related offenses. These charges stem from threats allegedly made against South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.
John Batts Arrested After Nude Rampage, Assault on Officer
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A 25-year-old man, John Batts of Havelock, was arrested after running naked down Independence Boulevard and assaulting a police officer in the early hours of June 20, according to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD).
Sedrick Hall Jr. Charged in Death of 4-Year-Old Channin
OCILLA, Ga. (WALB) – Authorities in Ocilla have arrested 24-year-old Sedrick Hall Jr. in connection with the tragic death of 4-year-old Channin Wooden.
David Alexander Snow Charged in 1991 Murder of Angelien Quesnelle
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged 70-year-old David Alexander Snow with first-degree murder in connection with the 1991 homicide of 40-year-old Angelien Quesnelle near Apsley, Ontario. This charge comes 34 years after her body was found.
Jeffrey Smith Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Shalini Singh Case
Hamilton police have charged Jeffrey Smith, the common-law partner of missing woman Shalini Singh, with second-degree murder after partial human remains linked to her were found at the Glanbrook Landfill.
Michael Johnson Indicted in Baltimore Drug Enterprise Case
A Baltimore man, Michael Johnson—also known by aliases Michael King, Michael Davon Johnson, and Michael Antonio Johnson—has been indicted by a Baltimore City grand jury in connection with a large-scale drug trafficking operation in the city’s Eastern District.
Ex-Trooper Justin Riggs Sentenced in FBI Bribery and Drug Case
BALTIMORE – Former Maryland State Trooper Justin Riggs, 35, of Smithsburg, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for his role in a corruption and drug conspiracy case that involved attempting to sell law enforcement intelligence to a known drug trafficker.
Delvin William, Two Others Charged in U-Haul Fireworks Theft
LEAGUE CITY, Texas – Three men from Houston were arrested on June 21 after police linked them to a stolen U-Haul box truck and a possible fireworks stand burglary in Galveston County.
Gabi Maria Lautaru Arrested in $15K Coordinated Grocery Store Theft
Four suspects were arrested last week following a coordinated retail theft of nearly $15,000 in merchandise from grocery stores, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) reported.
Kelly Ann Banghart Arrested for Theft at Hy-Vee in Sheldon
SHELDON — Kelly Ann Banghart, 62, of Melvin, was arrested Thursday, June 19, in Sheldon on charges of third-degree and fifth-degree theft following multiple incidents at a local Hy-Vee store.
Enrique Vega, Cassandra West Arrested in Morristown Homicide Case
Two homeless individuals, Enrique “Flaco” Vega, 33, and Cassandra West, 31, were arrested in connection with a homicide investigation in Morristown, New Jersey, authorities announced on June 18.
Wyatt Askew, Victor West Jr. Arrested in Brewton Robbery Chase
In the early morning of Saturday, June 21, the Brewton Police Department responded to a reported armed robbery within city limits. Victims said they were robbed at gunpoint, and the suspects fled in a vehicle. The victims provided detailed descriptions of the vehicle and its license plate.
Michele Lynn Marchese Arrested for Serial Shoplifting at Publix
A known serial shoplifter, Michele Lynn Marchese, 57, of Summerfield, was arrested at a Publix in The Villages after attempting to steal nearly $400 worth of groceries.
Catalina Saldana, Joselinne Amaro Arrested for Stolen Dodge Ram
Two women, Catalina Saldana and Joselinne Amaro, were arrested by the Harlingen Police Department in connection with a stolen 2023 Dodge Ram 1500 found near a border crossing.
Joseph “Joey” Workman Arrested for Boone County ATV Theft
BOONE COUNTY, WV — A Boone County man is in custody following the theft of a four-wheeler from a Coal River Road property.
Marcus Luckett, 15, Charged with Murder in I-55 Shooting
RIDGELAND, MS — Two teenagers from Canton have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that took place Saturday afternoon on I-55 in Ridgeland.
Rahmonali Tabarov Arrested for Vehicle and Site Thefts
DUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN — Officers from Police Station No. 1 in Dushanbe’s Firdavsi district have arrested Rahmonali Tabarov, a 47-year-old repeat offender, on multiple theft charges involving cars and construction sites.
Valentina Matyushchenkova Arrested in Alrosa Diamond Theft Case
MOSCOW — Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) agents and investigators from the Investigative Committee have arrested four suspects in connection with the high-profile Alrosa diamond theft and smuggling operation.
Austin Vanden Brink Arrested in Hull for Drug Possession
HULL, IOWA — A 32-year-old Lake Park man, Austin James Vanden Brink, was arrested around 5:50 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, on serious drug-related charges, according to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office.
Joshua Heitz Sentenced for Drug Possession in Sioux County
ORANGE CITY, IA — A 45-year-old Yankton, South Dakota man, Joshua Allen Heitz, has been sentenced to jail and probation after pleading guilty to multiple drug-related charges stemming from a May 5 arrest near Maurice, Iowa.
Simon Tikue Sentenced to 107 Years to Life for Double Murder and Robbery in Shasta County
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Simon Tikue has been sentenced to 107 years to life without the possibility of parole, plus an additional 18 years in state prison, for a series of violent crimes, including the 2021 murders of Meba Getachew and Gunnar Yeager in Oak Run, and the 2018 robbery of another victim in Redding.
Kelvin Smith Arrested for Armed Trafficking and Vehicle Theft in Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Kelvin Smith, 29, of Winter Haven, was arrested on June 21, 2025, following a stolen vehicle report and discovery of trafficking amounts of MDMA, fentanyl, and a firearm in his possession. Smith, who has a history of felony convictions, now faces several serious felony charges.
52-Year-Old Soleiman Arrested for Repeated Ulta Store Thefts
A 52-year-old defendant, identified as Soleiman, was arrested after multiple thefts at the Ulta store located at 10001 W. Flagler St. The incidents began on May 31, when surveillance footage captured Soleiman selecting nearly $600 in merchandise, concealing the items, and leaving without paying.