Abhishek Patel Arrested in $80K Phone Scam in Geneva
GENEVA, N.Y. – Police in Geneva arrested Abhishek Rameshbh Patel, a 25-year-old man from Kingston, Pennsylvania, for his role in a phone scam that defrauded a local resident of $80,000.
Robert Whitlow Charged in Elderly Paving Scam in Princeton
PRINCETON, W.Va. (WVVA) – A 53-year-old Princeton man, Robert Brian Whitlow, is facing felony charges after allegedly scamming an elderly woman out of more than $11,000 for a driveway paving job that was never completed.
Mario Bernal, Matthew Boyce Arrested in Separate Polk Cases
Mario Bernal, 23, from Polk County, was arrested after making threats toward Camp Cho-Yeh, where he used to work. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office investigated and got a warrant for his arrest. With help from the Livingston Police Department, deputies found and arrested Bernal without any trouble. He is now in the Polk County Jail with a $50,000 bond and is charged with making a terroristic threat, which is a felony.
Swedish Fraud Suspect Ludde Arrested in Pattaya by Thai Police
Thai immigration police arrested a Swedish man named Ludde, 39, in Pattaya. He was wanted by courts in Stockholm and European authorities for serious fraud.
Christine Manana Arrested in Malawi for $23K Counterfeit Currency
Police in Karonga District, Malawi, arrested a 32-year-old Congolese woman, Christine Manana, for financial fraud. She was caught at Songwe Border Post with more than $23,000 in suspected counterfeit notes and an additional $14,070 in undocumented foreign currency.
Javarus Henderson Arrested for Aggravated Assault in Oxford
On June 14, the Oxford Police Department responded to reports of a domestic disturbance at a local apartment complex.
Santana Graham Arrested in Oxford $4,000 ATM Scam
Oxford police arrested a man accused of a $4,000 bank scam involving an ATM at a local gas station.
Isabella Hernandez-Patino Charged in Alaska Caregiver Fraud
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — A 20-year-old military spouse working as a caregiver was charged Saturday with fraud and theft after allegedly forging checks and misusing a disabled client’s credit card.
Nepalese Man, Father Arrested for Posing as Shohei Ohtani in Tokyo Scam
TOKYO — Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a Nepalese man and his father for allegedly impersonating baseball star Shohei Ohtani in an elaborate online scam that defrauded an elderly woman of ¥1 million (approximately $6,880).
Mubarak Mohammed, Prophetess Darkwah Arrested for Murder of Eric Obeng Darko
The Ashanti North Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of Eric Obeng Darko, former Headmaster of Dampong Senior High School in the Ashanti Region.
Kevin Lutchmansingh Charged in $5K Niagara Retail Fraud Case
ST. CATHARINES, ON — A Fort Erie man is facing multiple fraud-related charges following a retail scam at a commercial business in St. Catharines.
Marcus Moses and Two Women Charged in Golden Horseshoe Human Trafficking
GOLDEN HORSESHOE, ON — Peel Regional Police have charged three suspects, including Marcus Moses, in a growing investigation into human trafficking spanning the Golden Horseshoe area.
Pamela Ellis Charged in $277K Fraud at Hamilton Disability Agency
HAMILTON, ON — Pamela Ellis, a 44-year-old support worker employed by a Hamilton agency for people with developmental disabilities, has been charged with defrauding vulnerable clients out of $277,000.
Ruichen Xiong Sentenced for London SMS Blaster Smishing Scam
LONDON, UK — A student from China, Ruichen Xiong, has been sentenced to over a year in prison by Inner London Crown Court for operating an SMS Blaster in a mass smishing campaign aimed at stealing personal details from victims for fraudulent use.
Funeral Director Robert Bush Faces 63 Charges Over Decade of Fraud
A funeral director, Robert Bush, 47, has appeared in court facing 63 charges stemming from a lengthy investigation into mishandling human remains at his Hull funeral business.
Bogus Doctor Robert Fremborg Sentenced for Unlicensed Practice
Robert Fremborg, a 71-year-old bogus doctor, has pleaded guilty and been sentenced by the Emalahleni Magistrate Court for violating the Health Professions Act.
Troy Bullock and Jeremy Soutar Arrested for Attempted Child Rape
A joint law enforcement operation from June 18 to June 20 in Cayuga County, New York, led to the arrest of two men charged with attempting to engage in sexual acts with minors under 15 years old.
Michael Ellis Charged with Murder in Houston Apartment Shooting
Houston police have charged 48-year-old Michael Ellis with murder following a fatal shooting at an apartment complex on Fairway Drive late Tuesday night.
Jasmine Mallard-McCarter Sentenced for $1.7M COVID-19 Relief Fraud
Jasmine Unique Mallard-McCarter, a Riverside County woman also known as “JassyMC,” has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for her role in a $1.7 million COVID-19 benefits fraud scheme. Found guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, Mallard-McCarter impersonated others to illegally obtain jobless benefits, small business loans, and pandemic relief grants.
Shamari Byrd and Shawntisha Gray Arrested for Macy’s Theft in Victor
Two Syracuse residents, Shamari Byrd, 30, and Shawntisha Gray, 33, were arrested Tuesday afternoon for allegedly stealing more than $1,300 worth of merchandise from Macy’s at Eastview Mall in the Town of Victor, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office.
Lester and Melody Vangelder Charged with Animal Cruelty in Junius
Two residents of the Town of Junius, Lester Vangelder, 83, and Melody A. Vangelder, 72, have been charged with animal cruelty after deputies found multiple dogs tethered outside in extreme heat without access to water or shelter.
Wheeling Attorney Paul J. Harris Indicted for Client Fund Fraud
Paul J. Harris, a 62-year-old attorney from Wheeling, West Virginia, was indicted on June 3 for allegedly fraudulently handling client funds and using those funds for unlawful monetary transactions.
Michael Groch Charged with Murder in Brooke County Shooting
Michael A. Groch, 39, of Wellsburg, has been identified and charged with first-degree murder following a shooting in Brooke County on Friday.
Akira Thomas Arrested, De’Asia Holmes Sought in Shreveport Phone Theft Scam
Shreveport police have arrested Akira Thomas and are searching for De’Asia Holmes in connection to a series of cell phone thefts linked to the dating app Bumble.
Ex-Deputy Spencer White Arrested for Forgery in Webster Parish
Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker has terminated the employment of former Detective Spencer White following a criminal investigation into misconduct involving falsified official documents.
Jason Matthew Babb Arrested for $680K Theft Over Gambling Debts
A 48-year-old man, Jason Matthew Babb, has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $680,000 from a Midland company to cover his gambling debts. Babb, the former controller of Slater Controls Inc., is charged with a first-degree felony theft exceeding $300,000.
Ryan Gates Arrested After Stolen Truck Chases in NH
Ryan Gates, 30, of Barnstead, has been arrested on multiple felony charges following the theft of a GMC pickup truck from Chichester and several police chases across New Hampshire.
Stanley Smith Sentenced to 20 Years for Major Ohio Drug Case
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Stanley Smith of Cleveland was sentenced Monday to 20 years in prison by Judge Berhalter at the Belmont County Courthouse.
Susan R. White Arrested After Meth Found in Franklin Township
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A Monroe County woman was arrested Tuesday after deputies responded to a 911 hang-up call at a residence in Franklin Township.
Matthew Berman Charged in $20K Golf Galaxy Burglary
NORWALK, Conn. (WTNH) — A New York man has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $20,000 worth of merchandise from a Golf Galaxy store in Norwalk earlier this year.
John F. Kimberly Charged After Crash in Stolen Jeep
NORTH ELBA, N.Y. — A Philadelphia man is facing multiple charges, including two felonies, after crashing a stolen vehicle in North Elba on June 24.
Taveon Hargrove Charged in Bronx Officer Robbery Case
BRONX, N.Y. — A Bronx man has been charged in connection with the violent robbery of an off-duty NYPD officer, nearly one month after the brutal attack left the officer critically injured.
Robert Stagles Arrested in Seneca Falls Burglary Case
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — A Sterling man was arrested Tuesday night in connection with a burglary and theft investigation in Seneca Falls.
Daniel Zeringue Jr. Charged in $1K Walmart Theft Case
WARSAW, Ind. — A Milford man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of thefts at the Warsaw Walmart totaling over $1,000.
Heidi Kipnusu Charged in Forgery and Debit Card Theft Case
KNOXVILLE, Iowa — A Clive woman has been arrested in Knoxville and is facing multiple charges after allegedly forging documents to sell a vehicle she didn’t own and later using a stolen debit card.
Nathan Mizera, Joshua Bredo Charged in $66K Calgary Fraud
CALGARY, Alberta — Two Calgary men have been charged after allegedly embezzling more than $66,000 from a non-profit organization intended to serve the Bowness community.
Manfid Duran Sentenced for Cocaine Trafficking, Cockfighting
PLUMSTEAD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Manfid Duran, 50, of Plumstead Township, has been sentenced to a significant prison term after pleading guilty in two separate criminal cases involving drug trafficking and animal fighting.
Nicolle Arlotta, Brian Whitney Arrested in Hiawassee Drug Bust
HIAWASSEE, Ga. — Two individuals were arrested Saturday night following a drug investigation at a Texaco gas station in Hiawassee, according to the Towns County Sheriff’s Office.
Thomas Wooten Arrested in Hiawassee Fentanyl Possession Case
HIAWASSEE, Ga. — A Hiawassee man is facing multiple charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of fentanyl, according to the Towns County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO).
Mayking Murillo-Palacios Arrested in $17K Cocaine Bust
HOLMEN, Wis. (WEAU) — A 28-year-old man is facing multiple drug and bail-jumping charges after being caught with a large quantity of cocaine during a traffic stop in Holmen early Saturday morning.
Leon Bond Arrested After Meth Bust at Fruita Home
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) — A Fruita man is facing multiple drug charges after police uncovered methamphetamine and evidence of distribution at his home.
