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Latest Arrests Across the USA – 08/20/2025 Key Cases and Summaries

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

by Sophia Bennett

Pruthviraj Butiya Among 3 Held in Baxter County Scam Bust

BAXTER COUNTY, Ark. – A multi-agency law enforcement operation in Baxter County led to the arrest of three men involved in an elaborate scam targeting elderly victims. The suspects posed as federal agents and tricked vulnerable residents into handing over large sums of money.

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Beatriz Paz-Roca Among 3 in Winn-Dixie Gift Card Scam

MIAMI-DADE, Fla. – Three people have been arrested for orchestrating a sophisticated gift card fraud scheme that hit multiple Winn-Dixie stores in South Florida and financed a luxury Carnival cruise, according to authorities.

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Detective Jessie Phillips Arrested in Donation Fraud Case

GRANT PARISH, La. – A Winnfield Police Department detective has been arrested on multiple charges related to the alleged misuse of funds from a children’s charity he helped organize.

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Kenneth Wayne O’Briant Charged With Child Rape, Grooming

BOSSIER PARISH, La. – A Louisiana man is facing serious child sex abuse charges following an ongoing investigation by the Benton Police Department and the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office Forensics Unit.

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Michael Pedersen Charged After Fargo Dealership Crash

FARGO, N.D. – A man has been charged with Actual Physical Control (APC) after reportedly crashing into several vehicles at a Fargo car dealership during a possible overdose incident.

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Amanda Deloca Arrested in Rio Tourist Drugging Scam

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – A woman accused of drugging and robbing two British tourists in a ‘Good Night, Cinderella’ scam has been arrested in Rio de Janeiro, while her two alleged accomplices remain at large.

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Breanna Huff Arrested in Grand Forks Domestic Assault Case

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – A woman is in custody following a violent domestic disturbance on August 17, in which she bit and struck a man who had a protection order against her.

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Jose Gregario Cruz-Mendoza Arrested for Shooting on I-97

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (7News) – Maryland State Police arrested Jose Gregario Cruz-Mendoza, 45, from Lanham, Maryland, after multiple reports of shots being fired from his vehicle on Interstate 97 in Anne Arundel County Sunday afternoon.

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Orlando Ray Coleman Jr. Arrested in Major Drug Bust in Annapolis

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) — Anne Arundel County Police have arrested Orlando Ray Coleman Jr., 29, following a multi-month investigation into drug distribution across Severn, Annapolis, and surrounding counties.

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Sherrice Parker Arrested for Fatal Stabbing in Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A Baltimore woman has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after a fatal stabbing in Southeast Baltimore.

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Man Sentenced to Life for Murder of 12-Year-Old Girl in Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of 12-year-old Breaunna Cormley.

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Chad Posey Arrested After Domestic Disturbance in Corbin, KY

CORBIN, Ky. (WYMT) — A domestic disturbance call on August 16 led to the arrest of a Corbin man who was also wanted on multiple outstanding warrants.

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David Waegli Jr. Arrested for Child Abuse, Underage DUI

YORK, Neb. – A juvenile was arrested for driving under the influence, and an adult passenger is facing multiple serious charges, following a traffic stop in York County on August 17.

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Therron Hastings Jr. Arrested with Gun Outside Lubbock School

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) — An 18-year-old is behind bars following a gun-related incident outside Estacado High School on Monday morning.

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Varinderpal Singh Arrested for Rape at Edinburgh Gas Station

EDINBURGH, Ind. (WISH) — A gas station attendant in rural Bartholomew County has been arrested on a preliminary charge of rape following a reported assault early Sunday morning.

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Anthony Gore, Erica Mosley Arrested in T-Mobile Robbery

SOLON, Ohio (WOIO) — Two adults were arrested in Solon on Saturday after allegedly stealing $23,000 worth of electronics in a distraction-style armed robbery at a T-Mobile store — with a 4-year-old child in tow.

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10 Ohioans Charged in $1.9M Medicaid Fraud Scheme

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) — Ten people across Ohio are facing criminal charges in a massive $1.9 million Medicaid fraud scheme, according to an announcement made Friday by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.

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Six Indicted in Cleveland Luxury Car Theft Ring Following FBI, CPD RICO Investigation

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) — A long-running investigation into a high-end car theft ring in Northeast Ohio has resulted in six indictments, Cleveland Police announced Wednesday.

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Canton Man Busted in Major Drug Raid: Cocaine, Meth, Fentanyl, Cash, and Cars Seized

CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) — A major drug bust in Stark County has resulted in the arrest of a 30-year-old Canton man, with authorities seizing large quantities of narcotics, firearms, cash, and vehicles.

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Two Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of 20-Year-Old at Asankrangwa Education Area

ASANKRANGWA, Ghana — The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested two men in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old man on Sunday, August 17, 2025, in the Asankrangwa Education Area.

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$380K in Stolen Goods Recovered, 8 Arrested in T.J. Maxx Theft Ring Bust Across California

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Authorities have dismantled a large-scale organized retail theft ring that targeted T.J. Maxx stores across California, leading to eight arrests in San Jose and the recovery of more than $380,000 in stolen merchandise, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.

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Alexandria Man Arrested for Stolen Vehicle and Illegal Firearm Possession in Groveton

GROVETON, Va. – A 23-year-old Alexandria man is facing multiple felony charges after being caught with a stolen vehicle and a loaded firearm in the Groveton area of Fairfax County.

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Three Arrested in Springboro Mail Theft Linked to Multi-State Check Fraud Ring

SPRINGBORO, Ohio – A joint investigation by Springboro police has led to the arrest of three suspects allegedly involved in mail theft and a check fraud operation that spans multiple states.

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Texas Man Arrested After Tractor Theft and Multi-Agency Manhunt in Polk County

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) — A man is in custody and another remains at large after allegedly stealing a tractor and leading law enforcement on a lengthy manhunt in Polk County on Monday, August 18.

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Springfield Woman Arrested After Purse Snatching and Assault at Isles Park

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — A woman was arrested Monday afternoon after allegedly assaulting another woman and stealing her purse near Isles Park in Springfield.

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Heather Hinton Arrested for Stealing $42K from Youth Football

The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested Heather Hinton, 43, of Baton Rouge, following allegations that she stole approximately $42,000 from a youth football organization. Hinton, who served as treasurer for a local affiliate of the South Louisiana Youth Football Association, faces charges including illegal transmission of monetary funds, bank fraud, and theft exceeding $25,000.

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TDCJ Warden Michael Miller Arrested for Wal-Mart Price Tag Fraud

Michael Miller, a warden at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s Daniel Webster Wallace Unit in Colorado City, was arrested on misdemeanor charges after allegedly fraudulently changing prices at a Lubbock Wal-Mart. Court records show Miller was booked on August 14 into the Lubbock County Detention Center for Class B Misdemeanor counts of theft and fraudulent removal or concealment of price tags.

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Jesse Foote Arrested for Westchester Country Club Smash-and-Grab

HARRISON, NY — Authorities swiftly identified and arrested a suspect involved in a smash-and-grab theft at the historic Westchester Country Club.

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Tawnia Jorgensen Faces 4th Theft Charge in 4 Months in Iowa Falls

IOWA FALLS, Iowa — A 54-year-old woman has been charged with theft for the fourth time in just four months after allegedly failing to ring up an item at a Hy-Vee self-checkout.

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Derrick Moore Jr. Arrested in Grant Parish for Stolen ATV and Theft

GRANT PARISH, La. — A Dry Prong man, Derrick Moore Jr., 28, was arrested following an investigation into a stolen ATV and other stolen property, according to the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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Joel V. Burdett Arrested in Hornell Walmart Theft Case

HORNELL, N.Y. (WETM) — A Hornell man was arrested on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after police responded to a theft at the Walmart in Hornell on Saturday afternoon.

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Demia Broadway, 2 Others Charged in Shreveport Robbery

SHREVEPORT, La. — Three suspects were arrested Monday evening following a robbery at Dick’s Sporting Goods on Youree Drive, according to Shreveport Police.

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Izaak Franklin Arrested for Mount Washington Burglary

BALTIMORE — A 27-year-old Baltimore man has been arrested in connection with a residential burglary in the Mount Washington area, according to city police.

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Linda Hyman Arrested for $750K Interior Design Theft

Sarasota, FL — A former interior designer at Clive Daniel Home (CDH) in Sarasota has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $750,000 from clients who had hired her to furnish their new home.

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Issa Manabe Arrested in ¥28M Pachinko Robbery Plot

FUKUSHIMA — Police have arrested Issa Manabe, a 23-year-old pachinko parlor employee, for allegedly staging a ¥28 million ($190,000) robbery at his workplace in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture.

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Jose Carlos Meza Ignacio Arrested in Deadly Shooting

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A man labeled as “armed and dangerous” has been captured in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred at a DeKalb County apartment complex.

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Jesus Dousten Arrested in Glendale Road Rage Shooting

GLENDALE, Ariz. – A 27-year-old woman has died following a shooting at a Glendale intersection, and a suspect has been taken into custody.

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Sergio Alaniz Jr., Ross Heirigs Charged in Oak Fire

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) – Two men have been arrested in connection with the Oak Fire that scorched parts of Archuleta County last week.

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Christavier Brown Arrested in Lavonia Apartment Murder

LAVONIA, Ga. — A man is in custody following a deadly shooting at a Lavonia apartment complex that left one person dead Monday morning.

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