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Brad Pitt’s Los Feliz Home Burgled; Watson, Charles Arrested
Two 18-year-old men have been arrested in connection with a wave of high-end burglaries targeting affluent Southern Californians — including a break-in at actor Brad Pitt’s Los Feliz home, according to law enforcement sources.
Audrey Michelle Townsend Gets 5 Years for $49K Scam
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — A Texas woman, Audrey Michelle Townsend, has been sentenced to 20 years — with five years to be served in prison — for defrauding a Buford couple of $49,000 in a 2024 banking scam.
Akhmet Kuzgov Arrested in $40K Scam Targeting Barry Senior
PIKE COUNTY, Ill. (WGEM) — A Los Angeles man was arrested Thursday after allegedly scamming $40,000 in cash from an elderly resident in Barry, Illinois, in what authorities describe as a dangerous new form of financial fraud.
Theodore Brooks, Real Wells Charged in Asheville Robbery
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Two men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery and carjacking in south Asheville, following an online setup that police say resembled a romance scam.
Azia Nelson-Louie, Robert Rains Held in OKC Drive-By Death
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a deadly drive-by shooting in southeast Oklahoma City that left one man dead and a woman injured.
Yvette Thurston Arrested for Child Abuse at Bainbridge Daycare
BAINBRIDGE, Ga. — A daycare worker at Little Blessings Child Care was arrested Monday following allegations of child abuse, according to the City of Bainbridge Public Safety.
Kalel Jorell Martínez Bristol Charged with Murder of Tourist
A 37-year-old man with a criminal record, Kalel Jorell Martínez Bristol, turned himself in on Friday and has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a U.S. tourist in Puerto Rico.
Alexis and Riconna Radley Arrested for Forged Check Scam in Indiana
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Two Tennessee women, Alexis Radley, 30, and 21-year-old Riconna Radley, have been arrested for attempting to cash forged checks at a local bank, according to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office.
Valdosta Police Seek Three Men for $110K Business Theft
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) — The Valdosta Police Department is actively searching for three men in connection to a theft involving more than $110,000 worth of property from a local business.
Hykeem Gaymon Arrested After Armed Standoff in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) — A wanted man was taken into custody Friday morning following a multi-hour standoff at Kerr Crossing Apartments in Wilmington.
Kyle Kannas Arrested After Standoff in Deer River, MN
DEER RIVER, Minn. — A 36-year-old Deer River man, Kyle Kannas, was taken into custody Friday morning following a standoff with law enforcement attempting to execute a felony arrest warrant.
Damian Bravo Arrested in Irvine for Recording Upskirt Videos
IRVINE, Calif. — A 23-year-old man, Damian Bravo, was arrested by Irvine police after he was caught allegedly filming a video up a woman’s skirt inside a Walmart store.
Todd Hoch Charged After Allegedly Scamming Window Clients
SARASOTA, Fla. – The owner of a once well-reviewed Florida window company, Todd Hoch, is facing serious legal trouble after allegedly taking tens of thousands of dollars from customers for work that was never completed—or even started.
Megan Welch Arrested for Smuggling Contraband into Federal Prison
WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — A former federal correctional officer has been arrested and charged with criminal conspiracy for allegedly providing contraband to inmates at FCI Williamsburg, a federal prison in South Carolina.
Allen Garcia and Alexis Rodriguez Arrested on Drug Charges in Laredo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) — The Webb County Constable for Precinct One arrested two individuals on drug-related charges recently.
Pastor Shelton Burkart Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of Minors
WARREN COUNTY, N.C. — Shelton Burkart, a 30-year-old pastor at Zion Global Methodist Church in Norlina, was arrested on multiple felony charges involving the sexual exploitation of minors, according to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Computer Crimes Unit.
Former Suffolk Attorney Patrick Macaluso Arrested on Child Sex Charges
SUFFOLK, Va. — Former city attorney Patrick Macaluso was arrested on charges related to child sex crimes, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.
Jeffrey Almond, Lincoln Fire Marshal, Arrested for Child Porn Charges
BOSTON – Jeffrey Almond, the 41-year-old fire marshal for the town of Lincoln, has been arrested and federally charged with receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and attempting to send obscene material to minors.
Ibtissame Lachgar Arrested in Morocco Over Blasphemy Charges
Ibtissame Lachgar, a 50-year-old Moroccan LGBT rights campaigner and co-founder of the Alternative Movement for Individual Freedoms, was arrested on blasphemy allegations after posting photos of herself wearing a T-shirt with the slogan “Allah is a lesbian.”
Gauge Brasher Arrested in Fatal Wichita Crash Killing 14-Year-Old
WICHITA, Kan. — Wichita police arrested 19-year-old Gauge Brasher Friday evening in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed 14-year-old Jackson Nzabonimpa. The crash occurred Wednesday at Harry and Rock Road.
Willie Jackson III Arrested for Multiple Child Rape Charges in Tangipahoa
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO), working with the Hammond Police Department, arrested 42-year-old Willie Jackson III of Natalbany for multiple charges related to the rape of a child relative.
Matsemela Moloi, Luke McConnell Arrested in Scottsdale Drug Bust
Scottsdale police have arrested two men in connection with a months-long drug investigation that uncovered a major cocaine and club drug operation in the city.
Johnathan Decoteau Arrested for Manslaughter in Minot Shooting
MINOT, N.D. — A 19-year-old Minot man, Johnathan Decoteau, was arrested Friday in connection with the shooting death of another 19-year-old, Dorian Thomas.
Keithan Lee, 19, Arrested for Deadly Baton Rouge Shooting
BATON ROUGE, La. — A 19-year-old man, Keithan Lee, is now in custody in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in April near N. 38th Street and Choctaw Drive.
Olivia Hollon Arrested for Real Estate Fraud in Limestone County
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. — Olivia Hollon, 44, was arrested following an investigation by the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office into a fraudulent real estate scheme. Authorities allege Hollon used forged documents and false identities to attempt theft of multiple homes and funds within the county.
Navasota Man Arrested in Major Narcotics Bust with Bomb-Making Materials Seized
NAVASOTA, Texas — A joint law enforcement operation in Navasota led to the arrest of Rodney Jackson and the seizure of a significant cache of narcotics, firearms, stolen vehicles, and bomb-making materials.
Eric Loggins Arrested for Threats During Property Dispute
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested Eric Loggins, husband of Richmond County solicitor Omeeka Loggins, following a heated property dispute. Eric Loggins, 53, turned himself in on Friday and faces charges of terroristic threats and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
XenaTheWitch Arrested for Paintball Assault During Livestream
Amaris Sampson, 29, known online as XenaTheWitch, a popular Kick livestreamer, was arrested Wednesday in Austin following an incident during a livestreamed scavenger hunt.
Two Arrested in Toronto Human Trafficking Case Involving Minors
The Toronto Police Service has announced the arrest of two individuals in connection with a human trafficking investigation involving minors.
Don Weber Arrested After Drunk Driving Crash in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Don Weber, 77, the founder of Logistics Health Incorporated and a well-known La Crosse philanthropist, was arrested Wednesday night after crashing his vehicle while allegedly driving under the influence. Police say Weber’s vehicle struck two parked cars and overturned in the 1000 block of Vine Street.
Sameh Mohamad Chami Arrested for Kidnapping Uber Rider
FRIENDSWOOD, Texas — A Lebanese national who overstayed his visa is facing serious criminal charges after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a young woman in his Uber vehicle. On August 6, Sameh Mohamad Chami, 49, was arrested by the Friendswood Police Department and is now the subject of an ICE arrest detainer.
Calvin Butner Sentenced in CDL Bribery Scheme
BOSTON, MA — Retired state trooper Calvin Butner, 64, has been sentenced to three months in federal prison for his role in a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) bribery scheme, a case that has drawn criticism for abuse of public trust.
Ryan Matthew Roth Arrested in Child Exploitation Case
Dickinson County, Kan. — A 38-year-old man from Enterprise, Kansas, is behind bars following a child sex crimes investigation prompted by a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Colin Gruenke Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
DES PLAINES, Ill. – An Illinois State Police trooper and youth hockey referee, Colin Gruenke, 38, has been arrested and charged with distribution of child pornography, according to a federal complaint unsealed Thursday.
Pregnant Woman Arrested in Mt. Vernon on Drug and DUI Charges
MT. VERNON, Ind. — A pregnant woman was arrested following a traffic stop in Mt. Vernon for driving under the influence and multiple drug offenses.
Woman Arrested in West Kootenay Daycare Break-In
On August 10, RCMP officers spotted a suspicious red Ford pickup south of Silverton and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle fled, prompting further investigation.
UK Drug Kingpin Jamie Rothwell Dances During Arrest in Spain
Spanish authorities arrested Jamie Rothwell, a UK crime gang leader behind a £26 million drug empire, in an apartment in Barcelona. The 38-year-old Salford man was seen dancing and smiling for the camera as officers escorted him away, footage released by Greater Manchester Police on August 15 shows.
Nicholas Teplin Faces Charges After Assault and Airport Incident
Nicholas Teplin, 41, has been charged following multiple assaults at Sydney’s Central railway station just one day after a police gun was accidentally fired during his arrest at Sydney Airport.
Juan Yepez-Garcia Arrested for $31K Stolen Meat Case
PARADISE, Calif. — A Paradise man was arrested after police uncovered over $31,000 worth of stolen meat and seafood delivered to his home using fraudulent credit cards.
Brenton Adelson Busted With Drugs, $10K at Nashville Airport
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Brenton Adelson was arrested at Nashville International Airport after TSA officers discovered a stash of illegal drugs and nearly $10,000 in cash in his luggage during a routine security check.
Thomas Plan Arrested on Rape Charges in Yates County
YATES COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – A dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Germany has been arrested in connection with a 2024 rape investigation in Yates County, New York.
Kyle Myers Accused of Stealing $100K+ from State Farm Classic
NORMAL, Ill. – Kyle W. Myers, the former president of the State Farm Holiday Classic, has been indicted on charges of stealing over $100,000 from the nonprofit organization that operates the annual high school basketball tournament in Bloomington-Normal.
Tyshawn Ellison Arrested After School Fight Incident
SANFORD, Fla. — A Seminole High School security guard reported being attacked during a large on-campus fight this week, leading to the arrest of 18-year-old student Tyshawn Ellison.
