Ruben Whimper Pleads Guilty in Lottery Fraud Case
HURON COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) – A Battle Creek man has pleaded guilty to felony charges after using stolen credit card information to buy thousands of dollars’ worth of lottery tickets.
Johnny Ray Jackson Gets 10 Years for Insurance Fraud
GALLATIN, Tenn. – A Gallatin man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for impersonating a licensed professional after defrauding clients, including the elderly, for more than two decades.
Tommy Thomason Arrested in $35K Monroe Land Scam
MONROE COUNTY, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT) — A Monroe County man accused of scamming someone out of $35,000 in a fraudulent land sale was arrested Monday during an undercover operation, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
EFCC: Seven Internet Fraudsters Jailed in Calabar Court
CALABAR, Nigeria — The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of seven internet fraudsters at the Federal High Court in Calabar, presided over by Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu.
Ex-NCA Officer Paul Chowles Jailed for £4.4m Crypto Theft
Paul Chowles, a former National Crime Agency (NCA) officer, has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison for stealing and concealing a cryptocurrency stash worth over £4.4 million. The digital assets were originally seized as criminal property during a probe into dark web criminal activity.
Gareth Dobie Jailed for 5 Years Over £150K Class A Drug Dealing
Gareth Dobie, 45, from Hartlepool, has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role as a prolific street dealer of Class A drugs. Teesside Crown Court heard that Dobie was deeply involved in supplying illegal substances and managing significant criminal proceeds.
Braiden Cole Charged After Fatal Crash Kills Two in Catawba County
Two people tragically lost their lives early on July 17 in a crash in Catawba County. Among the deceased is 19-year-old Savanah Averie Saine of Valdese, along with a juvenile female whose identity remains undisclosed.
Terry McConneaughey Arrested for Meth, Fentanyl Trafficking in Lincolnton
Terry Lee McConneaughey, 50, of Lincolnton, was arrested on July 15 by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Officers and faces multiple serious drug charges. He is accused of trafficking methamphetamine by possession and transport, possession with intent to sell fentanyl, crack cocaine, oxycodone, and maintaining a dwelling for controlled substances.
Dylan Tolbert Charged in Lenoir Robbery and Sexual Assault Case
Dylan Kyler Tolbert, 28, who uses a general delivery address in Lenoir, was arrested by Lenoir Police and charged with two counts of common law robbery, one count of second-degree forcible sex offense, and larceny of a motor vehicle.
Patrick Wallace Arrested in Granite Falls for Fentanyl Trafficking
Patrick Lowell Wallace, 31, of Granite Falls, was arrested on July 15 by Caldwell County Sheriff’s Officers and charged with multiple drug offenses, including three counts of trafficking heroin or opium and one count of maintaining a vehicle or dwelling for controlled substances.
Edgarvis Fernandez Arrested in Hendry County Drug Bust
CLEWISTON, Fla. — A Miami man was arrested on July 16 after being stopped by Hendry County deputies for speeding through an intersection.
Deante Hammie Charged in Branford Porsche Theft Case
BRANFORD, Conn. (WFSB) — A 19-year-old New Haven man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a high-end vehicle from a Branford home earlier this year.
Cristin Radder Charged in $1,500 Jewelry Theft in Steamboat Springs
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. — A 50-year-old local woman has been charged after allegedly stealing high-value necklaces from a jewelry shop in downtown Steamboat Springs.
Riley Bawcom, Ashley Decarie Arrested in Stolen Vehicle Case
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. — Two individuals were arrested Wednesday following an investigation involving a stolen Toyota Tacoma and the theft of ammunition from a local store, according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO).
Shawn Hopkinson Charged in Fatal New Haven Hit-and-Run Crash
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Nearly a year after a tragic hit-and-run, the family of victim Nader Elias Hanania is still grappling with their loss after authorities charged 41-year-old Shawn Hopkinson of Branford earlier this month.
James Merritt Arrested for Kidnapping in Baton Rouge Car Theft
BATON ROUGE — James Merritt was arrested by Baton Rouge police after allegedly stealing a car with the victim’s children inside on October 31, 2024.
Darnell Briggs Arrested for Grand Theft in Oxford
OXFORD — On July 12, an officer from the Oxford Police Department received a theft report regarding an incident that occurred earlier this summer in the 2000 block of Oxford Way. An investigator was assigned to the case and quickly identified the suspect as 21-year-old Darnell Lamot Briggs of Oxford.
Eric Campbell Arrested for Aggravated Domestic Violence in Abbeville
ABBEVILLE — On August 16, deputies responded to a domestic violence call on County Road 106. After investigating, authorities arrested 44-year-old Eric Campbell of Abbeville, charging him with aggravated domestic violence.
Stanley Mckee Arrested for Walgreens Burglary in Bath, NY
BATH, N.Y. — Stanley Mckee, 69, was arrested on July 16 following a theft at the Walgreens in Bath. Police responded to reports around 10:50 a.m. and found Mckee near the back of the store with stolen items.
Joshua Murray Arrested in La Porte for Stolen Van Theft
LA PORTE, IN — La Porte Police arrested Joshua Murray, 35, after he was caught stealing a van early Tuesday morning. Officers responded to a theft report on E Street around 6:30 a.m. after a witness saw the suspect flee the scene.
William Moore Arrested in $100K Construction Equipment Theft
ABERDEEN, N.C. — Authorities arrested William Joseph Moore, 35, of Cameron, this month as the second suspect in the theft of over $100,000 worth of equipment from a construction trailer in Aberdeen.
Timothy Costello Arrested in Multi-County Burglary Case
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — The Susquehanna Regional Police Department arrested 55-year-old Timothy Costello on June 20 following a search warrant at his Conoy Township home linked to multiple burglaries and thefts across Dauphin, Lancaster, and York counties.
Joshua Nicol, Two Others Charged in North Bay Robbery
NORTH BAY, ONTARIO — The North Bay Police Service has arrested and charged three individuals following a robbery that occurred on June 24.
Ronald Byfield, Jahsya Burke Charged in North Bay Drug Bust
NORTH BAY, ONTARIO — The North Bay Police Service Street Crime Unit has charged two individuals following a drug trafficking investigation that led to a major seizure on July 1, 2025.
Dwain Turner Jr. Among 8 Arrested in Decatur Drug Bust
DECATUR, Ala. — On July 15, the Decatur Police Department executed a search warrant at a home on 5th Avenue SW, resulting in the arrest of eight individuals after an extended investigation.
Teresa Counce Faces 23 Animal Abuse Charges in Lauderdale County
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. — The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office has charged Teresa Counce with 23 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty after nearly 30 dogs were seized from her home on July 1.
Abdulwaris Akinsanya Re-Arrested by ICE for New Fraud Charges
A Nigerian national, Abdulwaris Akinsanya, who was previously convicted in a federal romance scam, has been re-arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on new fraud and forgery allegations.
Former AME Zion Bishop Pleads Guilty to Fraud in California Church Property Scheme
CALIFORNIA – The U.S. Department of Justice announced on July 15 that former AME Zion Church bishop Staccato Powell pleaded guilty to federal fraud and conspiracy charges related to seizing control over church properties in California through deception and forged documents.
Ryan Collins Leads Major South Jersey Drug & Weapons Ring Bust
TRENTON, N.J. — Authorities have charged 14 individuals in connection with a major drug and weapons trafficking network operating in South Jersey, led by Ryan Collins, a 33-year-old from Vineland who identified himself as a Crips gang member. The announcement was made on July 17, 2025, by Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP).
Thomas Kane Miller Indicted for Fatal Fentanyl Distribution in NJ
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — A Somerset County man, Thomas Kane Miller, 40, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for distributing fentanyl and heroin that led to a fatal overdose in Plainfield, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced. This is the first prosecution under the District of New Jersey’s newly established Fentanyl Precursor Interception Strike Force.
Thomas Conzo Pleads Guilty to NJ Medicare Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. — Thomas Conzo, 49, a Staten Island resident, pleaded guilty on July 16 in federal court to orchestrating a health care fraud scheme involving false prescription claims submitted to Medicare and Medicaid through his pharmacy in Linden, New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.
Davon Fields Sentenced to 8 Years for Boonton Warehouse Arson
BOONTON, NJ — Davon Fields, 46, a Newark resident, was sentenced on July 11, 2025, to eight years in New Jersey State Prison with four years of parole ineligibility for his role in a November 2024 warehouse fire and copper theft in Boonton, authorities announced.
Ex-Ontrak CEO Terren Peizer Sentenced for Insider Trading
CALIFORNIA — Former Ontrak Inc. CEO Terren Scott Peizer, 65, was sentenced on June 23 to 42 months in federal prison for insider trading to avoid $12.5 million in losses, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
Oscar Abrons Sentenced for $20M Medi-Cal Prescription Fraud
CALIFORNIA — Southern California healthcare clinic operator Oscar B. Abrons III was sentenced on June 27 to four years in jail for a $20 million Medi-Cal prescription fraud scheme, announced California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
Mac Martin Anderson Sentenced for $1.2M Tax Fraud on Stan Lee Memorabilia
CALIFORNIA — A Riverside County man, Mac Martin Anderson, 59, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for failing to report $1.2 million in income from selling Stan Lee-signed Marvel memorabilia, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
Xiang Li, Bowen Zhou Arrested for Yorba Linda Stalking Campaign
CALIFORNIA — Two men from San Bernardino County, Xiang Li, 42, of Chino Hills, and Bowen Zhou, 33, of Upland, were arrested last week for allegedly conducting a stalking, threats, and intimidation campaign against victims in Yorba Linda, the FBI announced.
Jeffery Rabon Arrested in Oklahoma for Firearm and Threat Charges
HUGO, Okla. — Jeffery Rabon, 63, a former Oklahoma state senator and Hugo city manager, was booked into the Choctaw County Jail on Wednesday following his arrest by Hugo Police.
Mark Anthony Cranston Jr. Arrested for Double Stabbing in Leonardtown
LEONARDTOWN, Md. — On July 15, 2025, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported assault in the 42000 block of Mechanicsville Road at approximately 5:50 p.m.
Terek Demaury Ross Sentenced to Life for Brutal Stabbing Attack
LEONARDTOWN, Md. — State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced that 29-year-old Terek Demaury Ross of Lexington Park has been sentenced to life in prison, with 50 years of active incarceration, following his conviction on two counts of attempted first-degree murder.
Annapolis Man Arrested in Major Drug Bust, Charged with Multiple Offenses
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A 46-year-old Annapolis man, Robert Lee Deaton III, was arrested on July 8, 2025, after detectives from Anne Arundel County executed a search warrant at his residence on Lodge Pole Court. The search followed an investigation into suspected drug distribution that began in June.
Two Arrested in North Beach Shooting at Neptune’s Seafood Pub
NORTH BEACH, Md. — Shortly after midnight on July 4, 2025, deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting at Neptune’s Seafood Pub, located at 8802 Chesapeake Ave. No injuries were reported at the scene.
Largo Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Clinton Resident
LARGO, Md. — The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit has charged 21-year-old Damarion Jones of Largo in connection with the fatal shooting of 21-year-old J’len Livingston of Clinton.
Pomfret Man Arrested for Burglary and Multiple Thefts Over Two Days
POMFRET, Md. — On July 6, 2025, at 11:25 a.m., Pomfret patrol officers responded to a theft in progress on Marshalls Corner Road. Witnesses reported a male suspect actively stealing property from a home.
Mechanicsville Woman Faces Bond Revocation, Active Warrant After New Drug Charges
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — Kristina Hope Beggs, 47, was arrested on June 27, 2025, in St. Mary’s County on drug possession charges, resulting in the revocation of her bond and issuance of an active bench warrant in a separate Calvert County felony drug case. Beggs had pleaded guilty in Calvert County to felony drug charges and was participating in adult drug court before her recent arrest. She faces multiple felony and misdemeanor counts, with potential prison time exceeding 60 years if convicted on all charges. Her next drug court appearance is scheduled for July 10.
State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling: Fentanyl Dealer Damauriae Jones Convicted
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that a St. Mary’s County jury has convicted 26-year-old Damauriae Myzuan Jones of Lexington Park for distributing fentanyl and counterfeit narcotics.
Corey Thomas Arrested for Trespassing, Cocaine Possession in Calvert Co.
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Corey Cornell Thomas, 44, of Prince Frederick, was arrested on June 22, 2025, after deputies found him trespassing on the grounds of Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church and allegedly discarding suspected cocaine as officers approached.
