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Latest Arrests Across the USA – 06/25/2025 Key Cases and Summaries

"Breaking News on Recent Arrests: Summaries and Links to High-Profile Cases Across the United States"

by Sophia Bennett

Trial Set for Maricruz Casique in Home Sale Scam Case

BELOIT — A trial date has been set for Maricruz Casique, one of two South Beloit women accused in an alleged home sale scam.

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Chongsong Chen, Wei Hua Wong Charged in Elder Scam

BEL AIR — Two Chinese nationals living in New York have been arrested and charged in connection with an elaborate scam that tricked an 87-year-old Bel Air resident into personally delivering a package of cash using a secret code word.

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Serenity Sade Silvery Charged in Leon Street Attack

ROME, GA — An 18-year-old from West Rome is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly attacking two juveniles with a shard of glass and threatening to shoot them during an altercation on Leon Street Monday night.

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Shaquan Jelks Indicted for COVID Fraud, Illegal Trucking

HOUSTON, TX — A Houston man is facing 18 federal charges after allegedly running illegal trucking operations under fake names, defrauding COVID relief programs, and defying federal safety shutdowns.

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Scotty Lee Goble Rearrested for Bond Violation in Murder Case

CORSICANA, TX — Scotty Lee Goble, an East Texas man accused of murdering a beloved business owner, is back behind bars after violating the terms of his bond.

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Iranian Sniper, Suspected Hezbollah Ties Among Migrants Arrested by ICE

Multiple States — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have arrested several illegal migrants with alleged military and terrorist backgrounds since Sunday, including an Iranian army sniper and a suspected Hezbollah associate.

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David Markiewicz Charged in $700K Investment Fraud Scheme

BOSTON, MA — David Markiewicz, a former banquet employee from Hull, has been charged with securities fraud after allegedly defrauding more than $700,000 from 12 former coworkers through a fraudulent investment scheme.

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Milton Barrios-Ortiz Arrested for Third-Degree Harassment in Sheldon

SHELDON, MN — Milton Harold Barrios-Ortiz, 50, of Worthington, was arrested Thursday, June 19, at around 4 p.m. on charges of third-degree harassment.

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Segun Akinola Arrested for Stealing Friend’s Bicycle in Lagos

LAGOS, Nigeria — The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 30-year-old Segun Akinola, an ex-convict, who confessed to stealing his friend’s bicycle late at night with the intention of riding it to Ondo State.

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Megan Liberato Arrested for Fourth-Degree Theft in Orange City

ORANGE CITY — Megan Elizabeth Liberato, 37, was arrested Thursday, June 12, on charges of fourth-degree theft, after allegedly stealing multiple items from Dollar Fresh in Orange City over several months.

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Rushabh Desai Arrested for $30K Elder Scam Attempt in Nevada County

NEVADA COUNTY, CA — Rushabh Rajesh Desai, 35, of San Jose, was arrested on June 20, 2025, by the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) for his role in an attempted $30,000 scam targeting a 75-year-old woman.

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Faried van der Schyff Jailed 3 Years for Tax Fraud in SA

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA — Former SARS employee Faried van der Schyff has been sentenced to an effective 3 years of direct imprisonment following his conviction for multiple offenses, including tax fraud, practicing without registration, and illegal cellphone possession while in custody.

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Madlot and Cindi Face Court in Mandrax, Cocaine Bust

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA — Two suspects, Hugo Madlot and Hope Nosipho Cindi, arrested in a major inter-provincial drug bust involving over R6.8 million worth of mandrax and cocaine, have been released on R15,000 bail each. They are scheduled to appear in court on July 7, according to Hawks spokesperson Siyabulela Vukubi.

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Justice D.I. Dipeolu Sentences Six Chinese Cybercriminals to One Year

Justices D.I. Dipeolu and A.O. Faji of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, have sentenced six Chinese nationals to one year imprisonment each for their roles in cyber-terrorism and internet fraud.

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Anas Vohra Arrested for $86K Tech Support Scam in La Crosse

A 21-year-old man from Evanston, Illinois, Anas M. Vohra, is in La Crosse County Jail following allegations that he participated in a scheme to defraud an elderly La Crosse man of $86,000.

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Brian Veririzhi and Thamsanqa Moyo Sentenced for ID Forgery in Bulawayo

Brian Veririzhi, 40, and Thamsanqa Moyo, 37, have been sentenced to 24 months imprisonment, with six months suspended, following their conviction for identity card forgery at the Umguza Civil Registry Department in Bulawayo.

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Andres Morales-Molina Arrested for Child Molestation in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Andres Morales-Molina was arrested and charged with fourth-degree child molestation following allegations that he assaulted four juveniles at a public pool on June 22, 2025.

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Liao Nuoqian Jailed 4 Years for $300K Luxury Goods Fraud in Singapore

SINGAPORE — Liao Nuoqian, 25, was sentenced to four years’ imprisonment on June 24, 2025, after pleading guilty to multiple charges of cheating linked to an elaborate fraud scheme involving the purchase of luxury goods worth over $300,000.

Matthew “Billy” Boyce Arrested for Elderly Exploitation Scam in Polk County
(Polk County, Texas) — Matthew “Billy” Boyce, 38, was arrested on June 20, 2025, in Athens and charged with felony exploitation of the elderly after allegedly scamming an elderly woman out of thousands of dollars and failing to complete promised roof repairs.

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James Jean Sentenced to 3 Years for Tax Fraud in Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA, PA — James Jean, 57, of Yeadon, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on June 23, 2025, to three years in federal prison, followed by one year of supervised release, for preparing fraudulent tax returns.

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Donald Saunders, Christopher Williams Arrested for Drug and Gun Charges in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, DE — On June 17, 2025, Wilmington police arrested two men, Donald Saunders, 28, and Christopher Williams, 29, after observing suspected drug-related activity near Chestnut and South Harrison Streets.

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Queens Trio Charged in Massive HELOC Bank Fraud Scheme

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Federal authorities have charged three individuals from Queens, New York—Fanchao Zeng, 33; Zhongzhou Lin, 26; and Yanping Li, 32—in connection with a bank fraud conspiracy targeting home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.

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Dennis Grundy Arrested for $100K Fraud at Open Arms Village

OCALA, Fla. — Dennis Grundy, 40, former executive director of the nonprofit Open Arms Village, was arrested on June 20 for allegedly defrauding the organization of thousands of dollars through unauthorized checks, fraudulent credit card and PayPal transactions, and manipulated financial records.

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Natalie Taylor Arrested for Fraud Against Disabled Adults

On June 24, 2025, the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) in Monroe arrested Natalie Taylor, 37, from Stratford, Connecticut, on multiple fraud-related charges.

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Three Arrested in Kern County for $30K Copper Wire Theft

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — On June 18, 2025, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Rural Crime Investigations Unit uncovered a copper wire theft causing approximately $30,000 in damages in the Tejon area.

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Adolfo Moreno-Ramirez Sentenced for 231-Pound Meth Bust

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A Mexican national has been sentenced to two years in jail after authorities discovered over 200 pounds of methamphetamine in his vehicle during a traffic stop, according to Kern County Superior Court records.

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Gregory Hicks, Craig Proulx Charged in E-Bike Theft Case

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Two Manchester men are in custody following a months-long investigation into a string of e-bike and scooter thefts that began with a dramatic early-morning police chase in April.

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Donyale Blackwell, Two Others Charged in HomeGoods Return Scam

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) — Three individuals have been accused of executing a fraudulent return scheme at a Nashville HomeGoods store, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.

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Teens Kenneth Jordan, Mykel Couch Charged in Armed Robbery

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery on Lincoya Bay Drive, thanks to fast coordination between Hermitage Precinct officers and Robbery Operations detectives.

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Miguel Pena Cervantes Charged in Stolen Car, Meth Bust

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — A South Dakota man is facing serious drug and theft charges after authorities discovered over a pound of methamphetamine in a vehicle reported stolen out of Colorado.

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Ron Alexis Wilson, Johnon Hughes Charged in Major Fentanyl Bust

LIVE OAK, Fla. (WCJB) — Authorities in Suwannee County have dismantled a major fentanyl trafficking operation, seizing over two million potentially lethal doses of the synthetic opioid.

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Annattali Lavender Arrested for Mailbox Theft and Check Fraud in Hermitage

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) — A 46-year-old woman, Annattali Lavender, was arrested for multiple offenses linked to a mailbox theft and attempted check fraud in Hermitage dating back to October 2023.

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Carolyn Mansfield Pleads Guilty to Murder, Arson in Vicksburg

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Carolyn Mansfield of Vicksburg pleaded guilty on Tuesday to second-degree murder and arson in connection with a fatal house fire earlier this year.

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Theresa Pine Arrested for $1.2K Theft at Ponchatoula Store

PONCHATOULA, La. — A woman was arrested over the weekend after allegedly stealing from a Tractor Supply store during its grand opening on I-55 Service Road in Ponchatoula.

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Khristi Mannery Charged in $32K Theft from Absecon PTO

ABSECON, N.J. — The former treasurer of an Atlantic County parent-teacher organization has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $32,000 from the group’s accounts.

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Lucy Roberts Jailed for £124K Jewellery Theft from Beverley Store

EAST YORKSHIRE, UK — Diamonds weren’t a girl’s best friend for Lucy Roberts, a former jewellery store manager who has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for stealing over £124,000 worth of high-end jewellery.

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Ayla Pigeon, 2 Others Charged in Sault Ste. Marie Break-Ins

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — Three individuals have been arrested and charged following a series of break-ins at a Sault Ste. Marie business in the 300 block of Wellington Street West earlier this month.

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Anthony Viktora of Wolfy’s Ocala Charged with Strangulation

OCALA, Fla. — Anthony Michael Viktora, co-owner of Wolfy’s of Ocala, is facing a felony domestic battery by strangulation charge following an alleged physical altercation with his stepdaughter earlier this year.

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Kelly Channell Arrested in Maryland With Large Meth Haul

CUMBERLAND, Md. — A 53-year-old woman from Elkins, West Virginia, is in custody after Maryland police discovered a large quantity of methamphetamine during a traffic stop Saturday night.

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Kamie Moats, Garry Hinchman Charged in Animal Cruelty Case

BELINGTON, W.Va. — Kamie Moats, 43, and Garry Hinchman, 48, were arrested Monday after Barbour County deputies found three malnourished dogs on their property in extreme heat.

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