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Viorel Velcu Arrested for Mail Theft at Wylie Church
WYLIE, Texas — A 38-year-old Houston man, Viorel Velcu, has been arrested and charged with mail theft and unlawful use of a criminal instrument after allegedly targeting a church mailbox in North Texas.
Four Charged in $400K Semi-Truck Theft Ring in Florida, Texas
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday that four members of an organized crime ring have been charged in connection with the theft of over $400,000 worth of semi-truck electronic parts across Florida and Texas.
Travis Wakefield Arrested for Vehicle Theft in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD, Maine — A Lyman man with a history of criminal activity was arrested Tuesday after allegedly stealing a vehicle in Arundel and abandoning it in Biddeford.
Caleb Kirkland Arrested After Fleeing with Stolen Truck in Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A 38-year-old man, Caleb Kirkland, was arrested Tuesday evening after leading Colorado Springs police on a chase in connection with a stolen truck and attempting to flee on foot with a firearm.
Brian Fontenot Arrested in $3M Crypto Fraud Linked to XUSD Coin
CYPRESS, Texas — A 42-year-old Cypress man, Brian Fontenot, has been arrested and indicted in connection with a multi-million dollar cryptocurrency fraud scheme that spanned several states and possibly countries.
Amber Mercado Charged in $7.5K Theft from Carver Companies
COEYMANS, N.Y. — A 38-year-old Albany woman, Amber Mercado, has been arrested and charged with grand larceny after allegedly stealing nearly $7,500 from her employer, Carver Companies, authorities announced.
Manjot Singh Arrested by ICE in Seattle, Faces Deportation
SEATTLE, Wash. — Manjot Singh, a 25-year-old Indian national with a history of serious criminal offenses, has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and now faces deportation proceedings.
Cudjoe Young Charged in Murder of Mercedes Vega Before Testimony
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Nearly three years after a brutal killing rocked the community, Cudjoe Young, 29, has been formally charged with the murder of Mercedes Vega, a 22-year-old exotic dancer found beaten, shot, and burned to death in 2023.
Devon Moore, Family Charged in $20K Pensacola Retail Theft
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Three Pensacola family members are facing serious charges after authorities uncovered their connection to an organized retail theft ring at Cordova Mall.
Fatjon Sulaj Charged in $50K Art Fraud in Dutchess County
Dutchess County, NY (WRGB) — The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Fatjon Sulaj, a 35-year-old resident of Yonkers, in connection with a larceny case involving over $50,000 in undelivered commissioned artwork.
Xianchun Li Arrested in Allen County Online Scam Sting
ALLEN COUNTY, Ohio (WLIO) — One person is in custody following a joint FBI and Allen County Sheriff’s Office sting operation targeting an online scam that defrauded a local resident.
Francis Talla Oufa Arrested in Ksh79.8M Fake Gold Scam in Nairobi
NAIROBI, Kenya — A Cameroonian national, Francis Talla Oufa, also known as Allain, has been arrested in Nairobi for allegedly masterminding a fake gold scam that defrauded a Canadian investor of Ksh79.8 million (USD 618,000).
Yehia Elham Badawi, Ex-Fugitive and Violent Felon, Arrested by ICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Yehia Elham Badawi, a 48-year-old Egyptian national and criminal illegal alien with a violent past that includes a 1994 shootout with police in Philadelphia.
Lara Batista-Pereira Arrested by ICE on Nantucket Island
NANTUCKET, MA — Since arriving in 2023, Lara Batista-Pereira had been a familiar face on Nantucket, working as a landscaper, babysitter, and dog-walker. The 31-year-old left her native Brazil seeking a better life, but her journey took a dramatic turn this spring when she was arrested in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation.
Oscar Adalberto Penate Arrested in Pottstown on Multiple Sexual Assault Charges
PHILADELPHIA — Oscar Adalberto Penate, 56, a citizen of El Salvador, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on July 27 in Pottstown. The arrest involved coordination between ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Philadelphia, Homeland Security Investigations Philadelphia, and IRS Philadelphia.
John Weston Welborn Arrested After Fleeing Police in Clarkesville
CLARKESVILLE — John Weston Welborn, 45, was arrested Wednesday afternoon following a foot pursuit near Railroad Street Apartments in Clarkesville.
Sydney Raeann Moon Bayless Arrested for Felony Crimes Against Nature
ALAMANCE COUNTY, NC — A Danville woman has been arrested on felony charges related to an alleged act involving a dog in North Carolina.
Adrian Aguirre Arrested in Laredo for Domestic Violence and Assault
LAREDO, Texas — Adrian Aguirre, 30, was arrested by the Laredo Police Department early Thursday morning following a violent domestic disturbance in North Laredo.
Jatavion Collins Arrested for Highway 77 Drive-By Shooting
JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. — An Alabama man is in custody following a two-month investigation into a drive-by shooting near Graceville High School in Jackson County, Florida.
Craig Anthony Bryan Arrested for Rape, Theft Plot
Vanderburgh County, IN — A Chicago-area man is in custody following a disturbing investigation that began with a roadside emergency call and led to the uncovering of a larger criminal scheme.
Nathan Henderson Arrested in Bexar Co. Terror Plot
BEXAR COUNTY, TX — A potentially deadly terror plot was thwarted when the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) arrested a San Antonio-area man found with a large cache of weapons and homemade explosives.
Diego Arrellano Diaz Arrested in ATM Bombing Heist Ring
Newport Beach, CA – Federal authorities have arrested Diego Ananais Arrellano Diaz, also known as Fabio Cristian Hernandez, in connection with a string of sophisticated ATM robberies spanning California, Oregon, and Washington.
Sidney Fredrick Wilson V Arrested for Double Homicide
Lebanon, MO – Authorities have arrested Sidney Fredrick Wilson V in connection with the June 5, 2025, fatal shooting of Reagan Lynn Wilson, 21, and her unborn son, Silas, at her home in Lebanon.
Deputy Cass Close Accused of Sexually Assaulting Inmate
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Kanawha County Sheriff’s deputy is facing serious charges following allegations of sexually assaulting a female inmate inside the judicial annex.
Richard Roule Sr. Faces 10 Charges After Multi-City Police Chase
LORAIN COUNTY, OH – A 32-year-old Amherst man, Richard Roule Sr., is facing a slew of felony charges after leading law enforcement officers on a multi-city chase that ended in Westlake on Wednesday afternoon.
Linda Holz Charged in $1M Multi-State Fraud Scheme
A Manchester woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a large-scale fraudulent money scheme involving suspects from several states and financial damage exceeding one million dollars.
Jessica Kathryn Webb Charged with $218K Credit Card Fraud in Davenport
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Jessica Kathryn Webb, 39, has been charged with defrauding three companies of over $218,000 through unauthorized credit card transactions, according to police reports.
Austin James Ross Charged in $2,300 Workplace Theft
Bowling Green, KY – A 20-year-old Bowling Green man is facing serious charges after allegedly stealing over $2,300 worth of merchandise from his employer.
Tracy Loriot and Two Others Arrested After Theft Chase in Shelby County
PELHAM, Ala. — Pelham Police arrested three suspects following a high-speed chase that began after a reported theft at Harbor Freight and ended in Tuscaloosa County.
Matthew Gonzales Faces Felony Charges After High School SUV Theft
WARREN, Mich. — Matthew Gonzales, 45, of Warren, faces multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and a trailer filled with tools from Warren Mott High School on July 29.
Jo-Lisa Tiagon, Tatyana Robinson, Lamaya Starks Charged with Retail Theft
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Jo-Lisa Tiagon, Tatyana Robinson, and Lamaya Starks were arrested and charged with organized retail theft following a series of thefts at multiple retail stores in the Houston area.
Eric D. Erickson Arrested for Felony Theft of Over $4K from Employer
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. — Eric D. Erickson, 34, of Athens, Pennsylvania, was arrested on Thursday, July 31, on multiple felony charges related to an alleged theft from his employer in 2024.
Nazjewa Trosper Arrested for Theft and Card Fraud in Augusta
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Nazjewa Trosper, 35, of Augusta, was arrested in connection with a theft and financial transaction card fraud incident.
Erik Lucky Farrias Arrested for Theft at Horizon City Auto Parts Store
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 45-year-old man was arrested last week in Horizon City following an investigation into theft from his workplace, an auto parts store, the Horizon City Police Department reported.
James Carter Arrested for Multiple Armed Robberies in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) — Memphis Police have arrested James Carter, a man accused of multiple armed robberies across the city in late June.
Nathan Billups, Rome Freeman Arrested for Organized Retail Theft
Two Alexander City men, Nathan Billups, 61, and Rome Bernard Freeman Jr., 41, were arrested on July 14 and charged with organized retail theft, a Class B felony.
Andrea Martin and Eric O’Rourke Arrested for Multiple Vehicle Thefts
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Andrea Martin, 36, and Eric O’Rourke, 35, were arrested on Wednesday in connection with multiple motor vehicle thefts in Colorado Springs.
Gregory Barrington Parks Charged in Golf Cart Theft
By Aaron Humes: San Pedro Town police have arrested Gregory Barrington Parks, 50, in connection with the theft of a rental golf cart valued at $15,000.
Jason Quinn, Two Others Arrested in Meth Trafficking Bust
A routine checkpoint on the outskirts of Philadelphia, Mississippi, led to the arrest of three individuals on drug trafficking charges early Saturday morning, July 26, after deputies found a felony amount of methamphetamine hidden inside their vehicle.
Robert Bell Jr. and Andrea Hall Arrested for Robbery
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Two suspects have been arrested following a robbery investigation in Birmingham’s Roosevelt City community.
Jeffrey Athey Arrested Again for Salisbury Bank Robbery
SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) – A former Davidson County deputy is behind bars after allegedly committing his second robbery at the same Salisbury bank.
