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Latest Arrests Across the USA – 07/17/2025 Key Cases and Summaries

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

by Sophia Bennett

Keith Nash, Others Indicted in $2.6M Walmart Scam

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A Cuyahoga County grand jury has indicted 16 individuals, including Keith Nash, in connection with a sophisticated $2.6 million money order fraud scheme targeting Walmart locations across Ohio and multiple other states.Read More

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Crystal Brooks, Rudraksh Rawat Charged in Durham Scam

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — Two Fayetteville residents, Crystal Brooks (58) and Rudraksh Rawat (20), are facing felony charges for their alleged roles in a phone scam that targeted residents across Durham County.

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Devonte Dales, Two Others Charged in Rocky Mount Murders

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — Three men have been arrested in connection with a double homicide that occurred over the weekend in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, police confirmed Wednesday.

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Yunlong Lin, Linghui Zheng Charged in $140K NC Scam

Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in Person County, North Carolina, in connection with a multi-county scam that defrauded elderly victims of over $140,000. Authorities say Yunlong Lin and Linghui Zheng orchestrated a complex PayPal reimbursement scam that has now drawn the attention of federal investigators, including the Department of Homeland Security.

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Silvia Zhang, Guojun Xuan Investigated in Surrogacy Scam

Police in Arcadia, California are investigating a husband and wife accused of running an alleged surrogacy scam after 21 children—mostly born through surrogacy—were found under questionable conditions. The children, ranging from 2 months to 13 years old, were removed from the care of Silvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan, who had been housing 15 of them in their $4 million, 10,000-square-foot residence. The remaining six children had reportedly been relocated to other homes.

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Evelyn Cross-Beacham, 70, Charged in $578K Senior Tech Support Scam

A 70-year-old Milwaukee woman, Evelyn Cross-Beacham, is facing multiple felony charges in connection with a nationwide tech support scam that defrauded seniors out of more than half a million dollars. Prosecutors charged her Tuesday with conspiracy to commit money laundering and mail fraud. Authorities have issued a warrant for her arrest.

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Francier Obando Pinillo Held in $5.9M Crypto Fraud Case

A Pasco, Washington, pastor accused of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency investment fraud is back in custody. Francier Obando Pinillo, former pastor of Tiempos de Poder Church, was ordered jailed in Benton County after allegedly violating the conditions of his release.

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Jeremy Rattray Charged in $300K Calgary Crypto Scam

Calgary police have charged a Quebec man after a two-year investigation into a cryptocurrency scam that cost a senior more than $300,000.

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Gavin Thompson Arrested in Nebraska With Woman Found Dead

A man from Dodgeville, Wisconsin, was arrested early Tuesday morning in Nebraska after leading authorities on a chase. A deceased woman—believed to be 67-year-old Dorinda Segebrecht, who was reported missing from Dodgeville—was found in the back seat of the suspect’s vehicle.

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Three Arrested in Stagecoach and Dayton for Mail Theft and Bank Fraud

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with a mail theft and bank fraud investigation spanning Stagecoach and Dayton, Nevada. According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), the arrests followed reports of missing mail and over $6,000 in unauthorized bank transactions reported on July 11.

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Louisiana Police Chiefs Charged in Visa Fraud Bribery Scheme

Multiple Louisiana law enforcement officials, including two city police chiefs, have been charged following an FBI investigation into a visa fraud and bribery scheme that allegedly helped immigrants avoid deportation.

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Lagos Police Arrest Four in N500M Visa Scam Scheme

LAGOS – The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four individuals over a N500 million visa scam that defrauded more than 100 Nigerians with false promises of employment abroad.

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ZIMRA Official Collins Chakamavinga Arrested in Smuggling Case

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has confirmed the arrest of Collins Chakamavinga, an official with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), along with four clearing agents, over allegations of fraud and customs violations.

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Beverley Kenneson Faces Sentencing in Drug Store Fraud Case

FLORENCEVILLE-BRISTOL, NB – A 55-year-old woman from Greenfield, Beverley Dawn Kenneson, will return to provincial court on Friday, July 18, for sentencing after pleading guilty to a fraud scheme committed at a local drug store.

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Abdul Waris Akinsanya Arrested by ICE After Romance Scam Conviction

DALLAS, TX – A Nigerian national, Abdul Waris Akinsanya, 28, has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following his conviction in a federal romance scam case, officials confirmed.

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Ixavier Holman Gets Probation for $1.5M Mail Theft

HARTFORD, Conn. — A Secaucus, New Jersey man, Ixavier Holman, 34, has been sentenced to three years of probation, including six months of home detention, for his role in a mail theft scheme valued at over $1.5 million.

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Luis Medina-Cuevas Arrested in Waterbury Drug Bust

WATERBURY — A city man was arrested Wednesday after a brief police chase ended in a major drug bust, according to Waterbury police.

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Jaron Collins Arrested in Iberville Vehicle Theft Case

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) — One of three suspects linked to a vehicle theft in Iberville Parish has been arrested, authorities confirmed.

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Cameron Wilkinson, Ricky Williams Jr. Arrested in Baton Rouge Drug Bust

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) — Two men were arrested following a major gang and narcotics investigation across East Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes, officials confirmed.

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Five Columbus Residents Arrested After Auburn Retail Theft Chase

AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) — Five people from Columbus, Georgia, were arrested Monday after a theft at an Auburn business triggered a brief police chase and multiple foot pursuits, according to Auburn police.

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Justin Yamauchi Arrested for Hilo Subaru Theft

HILO, Hawaii (Island News) — Justin Yamauchi, 30, of Mountain View, was arrested on July 15 for allegedly stealing a Subaru Outback last month in Hilo.

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Bobby Cottrill, Amanda Peters Arrested in Jefferson County Theft

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) — Two individuals were arrested Tuesday in connection with a theft at a southern Illinois storage facility.

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Rajeev Saini Arrested for Stealing Lottery Tickets in Umatilla

UMATILLA, Fla. (WCJB) — A convenience store employee was arrested Monday for allegedly stealing nearly $7,000 worth of lottery scratch-off tickets in Umatilla.

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Jeffrey Titus Arrested for Copper Theft at Florida High School

LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. — A man was arrested after deputies say he was caught stealing copper wires late Sunday night from Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School’s football field.

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Hadrekus Baily Arrested in Bossier Parish Burglary Spree

BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A convicted felon is in custody after a traffic stop led authorities to uncover a string of burglaries across Bossier Parish.

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Michael Jenkins Charged in Lake View East Shooting, Robbery

CHICAGO — A 19-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was shot during an armed robbery in Chicago’s Lake View East neighborhood, police said.

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Cassidy Gross Arrested After Vanderburgh County Manhunt

VANDERBURGH CO., Ind. (WFIE) — A multi-hour manhunt involving drones and K9 units ended Wednesday with one arrest and a male suspect still at large, according to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office.

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Officer Abraham Gassman Charged in $75K South Brunswick PBA Theft

A South Brunswick police officer has been arrested and charged with stealing more than $75,000 from his local Police Benevolent Association (PBA), according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.

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Darrylle Rodriguez Charged in Westport Tire Theft Case

WESTPORT, CT — A 23-year-old man from West Haven, Darrylle D. Rodriguez, was arrested this week by Westport police in connection with a high-value theft of wheels and tires from Honda of Westport in October 2023.

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Coral Chmiel Arrested in El Paso Stolen Vehicle Case

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. — Four people were detained Sunday night after El Paso County deputies recovered a stolen vehicle near Fountain and made multiple arrests.

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Tyreese Freeman Arrested in Huntsville Puppy Robbery

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of puppies during a planned sale in Huntsville last week, according to police.

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Teen John David Ruiz Arrested in Cape Coral Theft Case

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A 16-year-old Cape Coral teen, John David Ruiz, was arrested after being linked to the theft of nearly $9,000 in tactical security equipment, including firearm magazines and body armor.

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Brittany Gardner Charged in $11K Harris Teeter Theft

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Brittany Allison Gardner, a 35-year-old employee at a Charlotte-area Harris Teeter, has been charged with felony larceny after allegedly stealing more than $11,000 from the store over several months.

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Theodore Tundidor Arrested After St. Augustine Kidnapping Attempt

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Surveillance footage captured the harrowing moment a Florida woman fought for her life after a man allegedly tried to kidnap her during a spree of thefts in St. Augustine.

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Jason Cieniawa Arrested for Hazleton Vehicle Theft Spree

HAZLE TWP., Pa. — A man was arrested last month following a series of vehicle thefts and burglaries in the Hazleton area.

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Zaid Abu Alkheil Arrested for Lottery Ticket Theft in Palos Heights

PALOS HEIGHTS, IL — A Palos Heights gas station employee was arrested after a months-long investigation into the theft of instant lottery tickets.

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Ayden Roach Arrested for Stolen Vehicle Grand Theft in Lewiston

LEWISTON, ID — A 19-year-old Clarkston man was arrested and charged with felony grand theft after admitting possession of a stolen vehicle, according to Nez Perce County authorities.

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Scott Barron Arrested in $60K Jewelry Theft from Coral Springs Home

CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A handyman hired to work in a Coral Springs home was arrested after allegedly stealing over $60,000 worth of jewelry and valuables from the homeowner, police said.

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Otis Mann, 3 Others Charged in Stella Burglary Case

STELLA, NE — Four individuals were arrested following a burglary investigation that led to the recovery of stolen tools and firearms from a rural property near Humboldt, according to the Richardson County Sheriff’s Department.

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Security Guard Among 3 Arrested in $90K Copper Heist Attempt

COUVA, TRINIDAD — A security guard is among three men arrested in connection with an attempted robbery at AmcoWeld Engineering Ltd on Camden Road late Monday night, where thieves tried to make off with $90,000 worth of copper cable.

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