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Latest Arrests Across the USA – 08/21/2025 Key Cases and Summaries

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

by Sophia Bennett

Aleda Caldwell Arrested in Multi-State Car Wrap Scam

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — A widespread car wrap scam promising easy money has resulted in the arrest of a Fort Pierce woman and revealed a multi-state fraud operation.

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Jiexi Fan, Zhenxiang Yang Arrested in $50K Fraud Case

BEAUMONT, Texas — Two men were arrested Tuesday in connection with a fraud scheme that coerced a victim into returning tens of thousands of dollars in cash, according to the Beaumont Police Department.

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Rohit Agarwal Charged in Maryland Child Solicitation Case

ELLICOTT CITY, MD — A Howard County man was arrested after allegedly soliciting sex from someone he believed to be a minor, who was actually an undercover law enforcement officer.

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Andrew Steven Raper Charged in Cedartown Vehicle Theft

CEDARTOWN, Ga. — A 29-year-old Cedartown man, Andrew Steven Raper, has been arrested in connection with a vehicle break-in and the fraudulent use of stolen financial cards, local authorities confirmed.

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Krishan Kumar, Vishal Vishal Charged in Fresno Murder Case

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Two men have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in northwest Fresno that took place last month, in an investigation that extended beyond Central California.

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Michael Robert Maxwell Arrested for Decade-Long Assault

Irvine, Calif. (August 20, 2025) — The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested Michael Robert Maxwell, 42, of Irvine, on charges of sexually assaulting a minor over a period of ten years.

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Fobonou Wassou De-dieu Arrested at JKIA for Bond Violation

Nairobi, Kenya — Police at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have arrested Fobonou Wassou De-dieu, also known as Joseph Kabongo, a Cameroonian facing fraud charges, for attempting to leave the country without court approval.

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EFCC Arrests Catholic Sisters in Mayfresh Mortgage Bank Fraud

Nigeria — Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested two Catholic Church sisters for allegedly tampering with shareholders’ documents at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).

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EFCC Convicts Eight Internet Fraudsters in Abeokuta Cybercrime Bust

Lagos, Nigeria — The Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted eight internet fraudsters who were arrested during a sting operation at a hotel within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) complex in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

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Matthew Mixon Sentenced to 25 Years for $600K Fraud Scheme

Tarrant County, Texas — A Texas man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for using his business to orchestrate a $600,000 fraud scheme that targeted dozens of individuals and a financial institution.

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Nathalie Jones Charged for Threatening Trump on Social Media

Washington, D.C. – A 50-year-old Indiana woman, Nathalie Rose Jones, has been arrested by federal authorities after allegedly making violent threats against former U.S. President Donald Trump via social media.

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Craig O’Donohue Jailed Again for Drug Dealing in Liverpool

Liverpool, UK — Notorious drug dealer Craig O’Donohue, 39, has once again been jailed for possessing heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply, just months after being released from a previous prison sentence.

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Rapper Ksoo and Cousin Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder in 2020 Jacksonville Shooting

Jacksonville, FL — Jacksonville rapper Hakeem Robinson, better known by his stage name Ksoo, has been found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the 2020 shooting death of 23-year-old Charles McCormick Jr.

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East Orange Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug Trafficking and Weapons Offenses

NEWARK, NJ — Ibraheem Muhammad, a convicted felon from East Orange, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking and firearms charges, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Tom Alexandrovich Arrested in Vegas for Exploiting Minor

Las Vegas, NV — A senior Israeli cybersecurity official, Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, was arrested in Las Vegas after attempting to meet a minor for sex, according to U.S. authorities. He was one of eight men caught in a police sting operation aimed at apprehending online predators.

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Dojoon Park Arrested in $4.5M LA Stolen Goods Raid

Los Angeles police have arrested 41-year-old Dojoon Park after discovering $4.5 million worth of stolen goods at his business, DJ General Tool and Wire. The arrest followed police raids at two locations connected to the store on August 14 and August 19. During the searches, officers recovered a large amount of stolen merchandise, including power tools from well-known brands like Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Makita, as well as e-bikes, home appliances, and other cargo.

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Ex-Kinston Officer Daquante Jones Arrested for Theft in 2024 Case

KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) – The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has arrested Daquante Jones, a former Kinston police officer, on charges of theft.

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Marlney Fernandez Arrested for Series of Arson and Theft Charges

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Marlney Fernandez, 44, has been arrested and charged with multiple crimes following a series of incidents last weekend.

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Roberto Hernandez Cruz Leads $20K Home Depot Theft Crew Arrested

RESTON, Va. — Detectives from the Reston Police Criminal Investigations Division, alongside Reston District officers, have charged seven individuals involved in an organized retail theft ring that stole over $20,000 worth of merchandise from the Home Depot on Reston Parkway.

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Larisa and Ion Stoian Arrested in Elk Grove Jewelry Robbery

ELK GROVE, Calif. (FOX40.COM) — Three individuals were arrested in connection with a distraction robbery after allegedly stealing a woman’s necklace in Elk Grove on August 5.

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Patrick Sneddon Pleads Guilty in Fatal Mesa County Crash

PALISADE, Colo. — Patrick Sneddon, 59, pleaded guilty Tuesday to three counts of vehicular homicide – DUI and one felony count for violating Colorado’s Move Over law in connection with a deadly crash last year.

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Missouri City Police Hunt Runaway Suspect in Diesel Fuel Theft

MISSOURI CITY, Texas — Missouri City Police are actively searching for a runaway suspect following an attempted theft of diesel fuel near Austin Parkway.

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Rolando Chavez Ortiz Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Stolen Truck

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 39-year-old man was arrested after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Shafter and Bakersfield on Tuesday night.

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Jaime Choi Sentenced for Smuggling $1M Crack in Parmesan Cheese

LONDON, UK — Jaime Choi, 23, a California woman, was sentenced to five years and three months in prison after being caught smuggling over $1 million worth of crack cocaine concealed inside a 17-pound wheel of Parmesan cheese.

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David Ashworth Accused of Stealing $10K from Victor Walmart

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Victor Walmart employee has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $10,000 during a shift, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office.

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Danielle Hennings, 2 Others Charged in $30K Orchard Park Burglary

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Three Buffalo residents have been charged in connection with a violent home invasion in Orchard Park that left one man seriously injured and resulted in the theft of more than $30,000 in property. A fourth suspect remains at large, according to police.

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Al Villane Convicted of Murder in 2022 Niagara Falls Stabbing

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Niagara Falls man has been convicted of second-degree murder in connection with a fatal stabbing that took place in September 2022, according to the Niagara County District Attorney’s Office.

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Kayle Bates Executed for 1982 Murder of Janet White

STARKE, Fla. — Florida executed Kayle Bates, 67, on Tuesday for the brutal 1982 murder of Janet White, marking the state’s 10th execution of 2025 — a record high for a single year.

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Chadrick Lackey of Taylorsville Arrested for Card Theft

TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — Chadrick Deon Lackey, 47, of Taylorsville, was arrested on Saturday, August 16, by Taylorsville Police on a felony charge of financial card theft.

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Multiple Arrests Made in Concord: Drugs, Assault, Robbery

CONCORD, N.H. — Local law enforcement in Concord reported a series of arrests over the past two months involving various criminal offenses ranging from drug possession and assault to robbery and parole violations.

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Miami Teen Charged as Adult After Shooting 13-Year-Old Stepbrother Over Clothes Dispute

MIAMI (WSVN) — A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and will be charged as an adult after allegedly shooting his 13-year-old stepbrother during an argument at their Miami home, according to police.

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Tanisha Jackson Arrested for Using Elderly Patient’s Card

GONZALES, La. — A 49-year-old hospital cleaner was arrested Tuesday after allegedly using an elderly patient’s stolen debit card to make over $100 in unauthorized purchases.

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Danielle Stanley Accused of Embezzling $67K from Employer

BULLARD, Texas (KETK) — A former bookkeeper is facing serious charges after allegedly embezzling over $67,000 from a Bullard-based construction company, according to a Smith County arrest affidavit.

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Alexander Thornton Arrested After ATV Theft in Jasper

JASPER COUNTY, Texas — A man and woman were arrested Tuesday evening after allegedly trespassing onto private land and stealing an ATV in an attempt to free their stuck vehicle.

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Nathan Gividen Accused of Scamming 29 Homeowners

SENOIA, GA — Nearly 30 homeowners have filed complaints against Nathan Gividen, a Senoia man charged with Felony Theft by Deception after allegedly posing as a licensed contractor and accepting thousands of dollars for construction work he never completed.

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