Erol Demetri Suliman Arrested in $33K Roofing Scam Case
SILVERTON, Ore. – Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly defrauding a Silverton homeowner out of $33,000 for a roofing job that was never completed.
Jia Hua Liu Arrested in $309K Elder Scam Spanning States
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Canadian man accused of defrauding elderly victims across several U.S. states has been arrested in connection to a widespread scam scheme, police said.
Tonja Van Roy Gets 4 Years for $3.7M Art Insurance Scam
LOS ANGELES – A former Northridge resident was sentenced Monday to more than four years in federal prison for orchestrating a $3.7 million fraud scheme involving fake fine art insurance policies.
Jared Borgesto Murray Sentenced in $1.2M Fraud from Prison
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A Florida man serving a prison sentence for robbery pulled off a staggering $1.2 million fraud scheme while behind bars—and used part of the stolen money to build a house, according to federal prosecutors.
Codie Bloom Arrested in Fatal Hanover Hit-and-Run Case
HANOVER, ON – A 33-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run collision that took the life of Sheila Lamont, 66, on June 11.
Mohamed Irfan Arrested in Japan Visa Fraud Scheme
CHIGASAKI, JAPAN – A 44-year-old Sri Lankan man, Mohamed Irfan, was arrested on July 7 on suspicion of orchestrating a visa fraud scheme that helped fellow Sri Lankans illegally gain residency in Japan through falsified business documents.
Christian Needham Gets 6 Years for Contractor Fraud in TN
ATHENS, Tenn. – A contractor with a history of scamming clients has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to fraud and theft charges in Polk County, Tennessee.
Abraham Asudam Jailed for GHS150K Tipper Truck Scam
An agricultural engineer, Abraham Asudam, was sentenced to 36 months’ imprisonment with hard labour by an Accra Circuit Court after being found guilty of defrauding a businessman of GHS150,000 under the pretense of procuring a tipper truck. The court, presided over by Mr. Isaac Addo, convicted the 43-year-old despite his initial plea of not guilty. The businessman, Mr. George Asudam, had given the money in December 2020 after Abraham claimed he could secure the vehicle through partners in Belgium.
Grace Balthazor, Devin Lavalley Charged in Infant Sexual Assault Case
Grace E. Balthazor, 33, and Devin G. Lavalley, 37, were arrested in Chemung County, New York, on charges of predatory sexual assault against a child and use of a child in a sexual performance. Authorities say the two sexually assaulted a 1-year-old girl and recorded the act. Both Balthazor and Lavalley are currently held without bail in the Chemung County Jail.
Madison White, Francis Neville IV Arrested in York Child-Involved Crash
The York County Sheriff’s Office arrested Madison White, 25, and Francis Neville IV, 29, following a domestic dispute that escalated into reckless driving involving children. The incident began near east 16th Street and north Iowa Avenue where a verbal and physical altercation occurred between the couple while a child was present. Both left before police arrived.
Joseph Young Convicted of Arson and Endangerment in Louisville
Joseph Young, 51, was convicted last week in Louisville on one count of arson and three counts of wanton endangerment. Young intentionally set fire to an occupied dwelling, aiming to damage or destroy the building. Three people were inside during the incident, which was recorded on surveillance video.
16-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Perry County Shooting
A 16-year-old was arrested and charged with murder after fatally shooting 63-year-old Wallace Cornett at close range in Perry County, Kentucky. The incident occurred just before 2 p.m. on Monday at a home on Maces Creek Road in the Viper community.
Mankato Man James McNamee Jr. Charged with Drug Possession, Theft
A 66-year-old man from Mankato, James Lawrence McNamee Jr., has been charged with felony drug possession and misdemeanor theft after police found methamphetamine near a school and caught him shoplifting from two businesses.
Mapleton’s Allison Winslow Faces Felony Theft, Credit Card Fraud Charges
A Mapleton woman, 35-year-old Allison Faye Winslow, faces multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in valuables from a gym locker and using a stolen credit card in Mankato.
Mark Pederson of Sioux Falls Charged in Wallet Theft Case
LARCHWOOD — A 60-year-old man from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has been arrested on a Lyon County warrant stemming from a December 2024 incident involving the theft of a wallet at a casino.
William George Arrested on Burglary, Drug Charges July 4
On July 4, authorities arrested 47-year-old William George in connection with multiple crimes involving theft, property damage, and drug possession.
Damani Brown Charged in $477K Bank Fraud Scheme
A former bank employee from Rochester has been arrested and charged in a federal case involving the theft of nearly half a million dollars from customer accounts.
Natasha Crayton Cited for Marijuana Possession in Sheldon
SHELDON — A 41-year-old woman from Denver, Colorado, was cited for first-offense possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop on the night of Friday, July 4.
Ex-NYPD Detective Chenenne Guevarra-Francis Charged in Deed Theft
A former New York Police Department (NYPD) detective has been arrested alongside two others in connection with a deed theft scheme involving a Bronx property worth $340,000.
Mark Sutton, Nathan Pitchford Charged in Norfolk Car Theft
Two men have been charged following the early morning theft of a Mini Cooper in Norfolk, which was stolen while the homeowner was asleep upstairs.
Chase Bunt Sentenced in NYC Retail Theft Ring Case
ULSTER COUNTY, NY — Chase Bunt, 33, has been sentenced to one year in jail after being convicted of Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree for his role in a massive New York City retail theft ring dismantled by state authorities.
James Allen Held Without Bail on Weapon, Menacing Charges
WILLET, NY (607NewsNow) — A Cortland County man is being held without bail following a welfare check that led to his arrest on multiple weapon and menacing charges.
Zacariah Boulares Jailed for Attacks Including on ‘Bridgerton’ Star
Zacariah Boulares, an 18-year-old from Hounslow, has been sentenced to 22 months in jail following a series of thefts and an assault across London, including a violent incident involving Bridgerton actress Genevieve Chenneour. The Metropolitan Police described Boulares as a “prolific thief” who deliberately targeted vulnerable individuals.
John Shrubshall Jailed 4 Years for Basingstoke Burglaries
A 47-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison following a string of burglaries in Basingstoke and Overton.
Carl Meece III Charged in Walmart Theft Conspiracy
ROCKINGHAM — A second suspect has been charged in connection to a coordinated theft operation at a Walmart in Richmond County.
Myron Williams Gets Two Life Terms in NJ Gang Case
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY — Myron Williams, 31, of Newark—also known as “Money” and “Tunchi”—has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms in federal prison for his role in a violent racketeering conspiracy connected to the Marion Gardens Housing Complex in Jersey City.
Bruce Low Jr. Charged in NJ Opioid Manufacturing Bust
MILLVILLE, N.J. — A Millville man is facing multiple serious drug charges after authorities uncovered a large cache of opioids and a suspected drug manufacturing operation in his Cumberland County home.
Anna Kline Sentenced for $7M Ponzi Scheme, Fraud Cover-Up
Anna Kline, also known as Jordana Weber, a 35-year-old woman from Sparks, Nevada, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for operating a multimillion-dollar advance fee Ponzi scheme and attempting to obstruct a government investigation. The sentencing, announced by U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, took place in Camden federal court before U.S. District Judge Christine P. O’Hearn. In addition to her prison term, Kline was ordered to serve three years of supervised release and pay $3.4 million in restitution to her victims.
Yoel Arencibia Cabrera, Timaahd Barnes Jailed for Insurance Fraud
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Two New Jersey men have been sentenced to five years in state prison for separate high-value insurance fraud schemes, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced.
Melinda Sue Wester Sentenced for $21K Primghar Jaycees Theft
PRIMGHAR, IA — A Paullina woman has been sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to repay $21,000 after stealing funds from a local nonprofit organization she once helped manage.
Jonathan Gauthier Gets 30 Years for Deadly Fentanyl Sales
CALIFORNIA – A San Diego man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after selling fentanyl that resulted in the deaths of two people just months apart in 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on July 3, 2025.
Jhonnatan Rodriguez Pleads Guilty in TD Bank Bribery Scheme
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY — A former TD Bank employee has pleaded guilty to accepting bribes and falsifying bank records to open over 100 fraudulent accounts, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.
Sen. Susan Rubio’s SB 672 Expands Youth Parole Eligibility
CALIFORNIA — The California Senate has passed Senate Bill 672 (SB 672), also known as the Youth Rehabilitation & Opportunity Act, by a 24-11 vote on June 3, moving it to the Assembly for further consideration.
Rep. LaMonica McIver Indicted After Newark ICE Facility Clash
NEW JERSEY — The federal indictment of U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver has ignited a firestorm of criticism from civil rights groups and constitutional experts who argue the case sets a dangerous precedent for prosecuting elected officials performing constitutionally protected oversight.
Former Hoboken Official Sentenced to Federal Prison for Embezzling Over $450,000 in Public Funds
Pantaleo “Leo” Pellegrini, the former Director of Health and Human Services and Director of Environmental Services for the City of Hoboken, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for embezzling public funds and filing a false tax return, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.
Morton Chirnomas Gets 21 Months for COVID Relief Fraud
NEW JERSEY – Morton Chirnomas, a 62-year-old attorney from Clifton, has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining over $300,000 in COVID-19 relief funds. The sentencing was announced by U.S. Attorney Alina Habba on June 9 and took place in Camden federal court.
