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Jesse Roe Cassino Charged in Child Exploitation Case
Elizabeth City, N.C. — A high school teacher from Elizabeth City has been arrested and charged with five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, officials confirmed Monday.
Malcolm Xavier Walker Charged Again for Recruiting Scam
ATLANTA, GA / YORK COUNTY, VA — Malcolm Xavier Walker, 40, is once again facing serious charges for allegedly running a fake college football recruiting scheme that defrauded families out of tens of thousands of dollars.
Nguyen Cong Tri, Thuy Tien Arrests Spark Legal Debate
Vietnam is facing growing concern over celebrity accountability as a series of high-profile arrests brings national attention to the legal responsibilities of public figures.
Suspect Austin Robert Drummond Captured After Tennessee Killings
A weeklong manhunt for Austin Robert Drummond, 28, suspected of killing four people and kidnapping a baby in Tennessee, ended Tuesday when authorities arrested him in Jackson.
Mohammad Darvish Narouei and Yasin Kebdani Sentenced to Death
Mohammad Darvish Narouei, 22, and Yasin Kebdani, 21—two Baloch men arrested during the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement—have been sentenced to death by the Zahedan Revolutionary Court. Alongside them, Benyamin Kouhkan, a political detainee who was only 16 at the time of his arrest, is currently under review, after being transferred to solitary confinement.
Austin Coates Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Pornography Crimes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Austin Coates, 27, will spend 20 years in federal prison after being found guilty of sexual exploitation of children and distributing child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida.
Stacey Young Arrested Again on Drug Charges in Concord
CONCORD, NH — Stacey M. Young, 41, of Andover, is once again facing serious legal trouble following her arrest in Concord last month on multiple drug-related and driving charges.
Babak Shahbazi’s Death Sentence Upheld in Iran
TEHRAN, IRAN — The Supreme Court of Iran has confirmed the death sentence of political prisoner Babak Shahbazi, who is currently held in Tehran’s Greater Prison. Shahbazi was convicted of espionage, specifically for allegedly spying for Israel, a charge he has consistently denied.
Kevin Menon Sentenced for Phony Arrests, Child Porn Charges
Kevin Menon, a former sergeant with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, has been sentenced to between four and ten years in prison following his conviction for orchestrating phony arrests and possessing child pornography.
Evgenia Gutul Jailed 7 Years for Aiding Russian Meddling
CHISINAU, Moldova — A Moldovan court sentenced Evgenia Gutul, the pro-Kremlin leader of the Gagauzia region, to seven years in prison on Tuesday for helping channel illegal Russian funds to a banned political party accused of undermining Moldova’s pro-European government.
Wallingford Daycare Owner Brenda Fornal, Boyfriend Arrested
WALLINGFORD, CT (WFSB) – A Wallingford home daycare owner, Brenda Fornal, 61, and her boyfriend, Grant Freer, 66, are facing multiple charges following an investigation into the abuse of nine children at her home-based daycare on Ridgetop Road.
Laken Deloach Sentenced in Deadly Appling County DUI Crash
APPLING COUNTY, GA — Laken Michelle Deloach was sentenced Monday morning in Superior Court following a guilty plea in a deadly crash that killed one man and seriously injured three others.
Kenneth Hockley Sentenced to 10 Months for Ammunition Possession
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Kenneth Hockley, 27, was sentenced to 10 months in prison after being convicted of possessing ammunition while prohibited, following a trial in B.C. Supreme Court.
NDLEA Jails Drug Traffickers, Forfeits Billions in Assets Across Nigeria
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured significant convictions and asset forfeitures in recent high-profile anti-drug operations across Nigeria, resulting in long prison sentences and the seizure of properties valued at billions of naira.
Johnson & Rosemary Uchenna Sentenced to 22.5 Years for Drug Trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced that businessman Johnson Uchenna and his wife, Rosemary Uchenna, have been sentenced to a combined total of 22 and a half years in prison for drug trafficking offenses.
Jacob Bondy Arrested After Factory Fire and Theft Charges
Jacob Bondy, a man previously jailed for setting fire to his former workplace, has been arrested shortly after appearing on the Sarnia Police Service’s wanted list.
Tommy Poole Arrested for Government Bomb Threat in Mississippi
GRENADA, MS — A Grenada man has been arrested in Northeast Mississippi after allegedly threatening to bomb a government agency.
Maverick Austin Beaudreau Charged in Child Exploitation Case
Douglas County, GA – Maverick Austin Beaudreau, a former gym teacher and baseball coach at Praise Christian Academy, has been arrested and charged with 14 counts of sexual exploitation of children. The charges stem from cyber tips linking him to child sexual abuse material uploaded via the Kik messaging app.
Alex Perry Arrested in RI Child Predator Sting Operation
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI — A 30-year-old man with a violent criminal history, Alex Perry, was arrested Friday night in a child predator sting operation at a park and ride in North Kingstown. According to Rhode Island State Police, Perry believed he was meeting a 13-year-old girl, but instead walked into an undercover law enforcement trap.
Rita Idehen and Six Others Sentenced to 93 Years for Drug Trafficking
A Federal High Court in Benin, Edo State, has convicted Rita Idehen, a physically challenged woman, alongside six others for drug trafficking, handing down a combined sentence totaling 93 years. The verdict highlights that physical disability does not grant immunity from justice.
David Macon and Michael Gaddy Sentenced to 27 Years for Prison Assault
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Two inmates serving life sentences at Kern Valley State Prison have each been sentenced to an additional 27 years after a violent assault on a fellow inmate in April 2024. According to Kern County Superior Court records, David Charles Macon, 50, and Michael Gaddy, 49, were convicted last month for the attack.
Jeremiah Johnson Sentenced to 13 Years for Lincoln Drive Shooting
A Columbia man, Jeremiah Johnson, 19, was sentenced to a total of 13 years in prison on Tuesday for his involvement in a shooting incident on Lincoln Drive in July 2024.
Ron Mitchell and Accomplices Sentenced for US Couple’s Death
Three prisoners from Grenada have been sentenced for the killing of an elderly U.S. couple after hijacking their catamaran last year. Ron Mitchell, considered the ringleader, received two life sentences and must serve at least 50 years before parole eligibility. His accomplices, Atiba Stanislaus and Trevon Robertson, were sentenced to 56 and 60 years respectively.
Cole Brooke and Others Jailed After Holmfirth Gun Incident
Three men have been jailed after shots were fired during a busy Friday night in Holmfirth town centre. Cole Brooke, 22, of Huddersfield, was sentenced to five years and four months in prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence during the incident on February 16, 2024.
Annemarie Flanigan Arrested in Fatal Harris Lake Boat Crash
Annemarie Flanigan, the owner of the boat involved in a fatal crash at Harris Lake, was taken into custody and booked into Moore County Jail.
Michael Rodrigues Arrested with Loaded AR-15 at Palm Beach Airport
Authorities in Florida arrested Michael Rodrigues, 41, early Tuesday morning after discovering a loaded AR-15 rifle and multiple knives inside a rental vehicle parked in a restricted area at Palm Beach County Airport.
Kayla Wilhelm and Bobby McKinney Charged in Infant Overdose Case
Gastonia, NC — Gaston County Police and the Department of Social Services are investigating a serious overdose involving an 8-month-old infant that occurred on July 27, 2025.
Richard Ferris Arrested for 2006 Double Murder in Moreno Valley
A Southern California man has been arrested in connection with the cold case murder of two brothers that took place nearly two decades ago.
Mubina Qasim Arrested for Child Smuggling in Karachi NGO Case
The head of a Karachi-based non-governmental organization has been arrested on charges of child smuggling following a tip-off from the United States Consulate in Karachi.
Terry Pendleton Arrested for Impersonating Police on I-25
The Lone Tree Police Department arrested Terry Pendleton, 58, after an investigation revealed he was using a vehicle equipped with fake police lights and sirens to get through traffic on Interstate 25.
David Morales-Mata Arrested for Abandoning Injured Horse in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Two individuals have been arrested after allegedly abandoning a critically injured horse following a vehicle crash, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO).
Juan De La Cerda Arrested for Punching Kittens in McLennan County
WACO, Texas (KWTX) – An 18-year-old McLennan County man was arrested on August 1 after being accused of punching two kittens, resulting in injuries to both, according to an arrest affidavit.
C’Aundre Douglas Arrested in Connection to Fargo Homicide
FARGO, N.D. — C’Aundre Douglas, a 20-year-old from Jamestown, was arrested on Monday, August 4, and will be formally charged with the murder of 20-year-old Elijah Hughes, who was fatally shot outside the Westwood Estates apartment complex in Fargo early Sunday morning.
Fredy Nava Espinoza Arrested for Child Molestation
Flowery Branch, GA – Fredy Nava Espinoza, 36, was arrested Sunday at his residence on serious allegations of child molestation, according to a release from the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.
Lashae Kubena Arrested After Dog Dies from Heat Stroke
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) — A Sherman woman has been arrested on animal cruelty charges following the death of her dog from a heat stroke while she was out of town in August 2024.
Andrea Cooks and Zaire O’Neal-Gillard Arrested in Stolen Check Scam
Two individuals were arrested on federal charges after one allegedly tried to cash a stolen check at the Bowling Green Post Office.
North Bergen Detective Christopher Orellana Arrested in Cocaine Conspiracy
A 46-year-old detective with the North Bergen Police Department, Christopher Orellana, was arrested on Monday, August 4, as part of a broad narcotics investigation targeting law enforcement officials across Hudson County.
Dontrell McDonald, 3 Others Charged in $23K Fraud Case
Four South Carolina men — Dontrell Monte McDonald, Joseph Commander, Crandall Everett Sr., and Crandall Everett Jr. — have been charged in a large-scale credit card fraud scheme, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.
Keith McMillian Arrested in Houston for Conroe Fraud Spree
CONROE, TX – A North Carolina man, Keith Devon McMillian, 45, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a widespread credit and debit card fraud scheme that impacted at least 13 individuals and several businesses in Conroe, Texas.
Victor Kimani, 2 Others Nabbed in Nairobi Phone Theft Ring
Nairobi, Kenya – Police in Nairobi have arrested three individuals linked to a notorious phone theft syndicate during an intelligence-led operation in the Central Business District (CBD).
Paul Murphy and Anita Bali Convicted for Using Stolen Bank Cards
A man and woman were convicted for using stolen bank cards to make multiple purchases, including paying for a taxi and breakfast at a hotel, following a burglary in Slough.
