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Latest Arrests Across the USA – 08/25/2025 Key Cases and Summaries

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

by Sophia Bennett

Michelande Eliassaint Arrested for Fraud in Indiana

PARKE COUNTY, Ind. — A 25-year-old Florida woman has been arrested in Parke County after allegedly attempting to scam a Rockville resident out of a large amount of cash.

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Abdulla Milhan Arrested for Facebook Marketplace Scam

ADDU, Maldives — Abdulla Milhan, a resident of Funoas, Meedhoo – Addu, has been arrested for allegedly running a scam through fake listings on Facebook Marketplace.

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Delta Police Arrest Robbery, Fraud Syndicate in Week-Long Raid

DELTA STATE, Nigeria — The Delta State Police Command has arrested a notorious syndicate linked to robbery, fraud, and theft in a coordinated week-long operation between August 11 and 16, 2025.

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Sopan ‘Phra O’ Arrested After Fleeing Call Centre Scam

CHANHABURI, Thailand — A former call centre scam accomplice who tried to evade arrest by becoming a monk has been captured by Thai police. The man, identified as Sopan, also known by his monastic name Phra O, was arrested on August 23 at a temple in Kaeng Hang Maeo district, Chanthaburi province.

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3 Arrested in Hong Kong Ride-Hailing Fraud via Amap App

24 August 2025 – Hong Kong — Police have arrested two more suspects in connection with a growing fraud scheme involving ride-hailing services through the Amap navigation app, bringing the total number of arrests to three.

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Hathaithip Rueangkham Arrested in Vape, Drug Raid in Chon Buri

Banglamung, Chon Buri – August 21, 2025 — A 50-year-old Thai woman, Hathaithip “Thai” Rueangkham, was arrested during a police raid on a residence on Soi Thung Klom-Tal Man 29. The operation, conducted at 6:30 PM, was led by Deputy Superintendent Pol Lt Col Thana Wisetchai and Investigation Chief Pol Lt Col Suphat Sutsong.

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Kim Brown Sentenced for $541K Ghost Tax Scam in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. — A Richmond County woman has been sentenced to 22 months in federal prison for running a fraudulent tax preparation business that defrauded the IRS out of more than $541,000.

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Markeya Smith, Others Indicted in $7.3M PUA Fraud Case

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Franklin County grand jury has indicted 15 individuals, including Markeya Smith, Brandi Smith, and Shirkara Reggins, for their roles in a $7.3 million Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) fraud scheme, one of the largest of its kind in Ohio.

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Tommy Smith of Bremen Arrested in Child Exploitation Case

BREMEN, GA — A 54-year-old Bremen man, Tommy Smith, has been arrested following an investigation into child sexual abuse material allegedly uploaded through the KIK messaging app.

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Consuelo Carrasco-Ramirez Arrested in $195K Ponzi Scam

HEMET, CA — A Southern California woman, identified as Consuelo Carrasco-Ramirez, 53, was arrested for allegedly orchestrating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded victims out of nearly $200,000, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.

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Kaitlyn Darnell, Kathy Sublett Arrested on Drug Charges

PRICEVILLE, AL — Two women from Clarksville, Tennessee, were arrested early Saturday morning after a traffic stop on I-65 led to the discovery of multiple drugs, including fentanyl and methamphetamine, according to the Priceville Police Department (PPD).

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Aaron Kent, Curtis Chancey Jailed for Child Molestation

WALTON COUNTY, FL — Two men from DeFuniak Springs have been arrested on serious charges involving lewd and lascivious molestation of children under the age of 12, authorities confirmed.

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Stacey Huff Arrested for Shooting at Kentucky Police

HARLAN COUNTY, KY — A man from Closplint is facing multiple charges after a domestic dispute escalated into a standoff involving gunfire directed at law enforcement officers, according to the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office.

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Christopher Berry Denied Parole Again for 1987 Murder

SAUGUS, MA — A Massachusetts man serving a life sentence for the brutal murder of his elderly neighbor has been denied parole for the third time, according to the state’s parole board.

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Edrick Faust’s Murder Trial in UGA Cold Case Rescheduled to January 2026

ATHENS, GA — The murder trial of Edrick Lamont Faust, accused in the 2001 killing of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker, has been rescheduled to begin January 26, 2026, following a court order by Western Circuit Chief Superior Court Judge Lisa Lott on Thursday.

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New Jersey Man Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed Jogger in Gloucester County

NEWFIELD, NJ – A 35-year-old jogger was struck and killed in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Gloucester County on Sunday morning, prompting criminal charges against a New Jersey man, authorities confirmed.

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Convicted Felon Arrested in North Charleston with Gun and Marijuana Following Traffic Stop

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A convicted felon is back behind bars after North Charleston police discovered a firearm and drugs during a traffic stop on Wednesday.

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Leonel Cruz Arrested in Ventura County Theft Spree

OXNARD, Calif. — A man accused of committing a string of theft-related crimes across Ventura County has been taken into custody, authorities confirmed.

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Deputy Marshal Cole Pickett Arrested for Domestic Battery

FARMERSBURG, Ind. – A deputy town marshal with the Farmersburg Police Department has been arrested after a disturbing video surfaced allegedly showing him assaulting his pregnant girlfriend in the presence of two young children.

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Hunter Steele Arrested in Armed Robbery at Laurel County Gas Station

LONDON, Ky. — A 23-year-old London man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Shell Gas Station on KY 770 in Southern Laurel County that occurred in May.

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Kenneth Wade Pleads No Contest in Tallahassee Vet Scam Case

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Kenneth Wade, 33, a Tallahassee man previously arrested for posing as a veterinarian, grand theft, and animal cruelty, entered a plea deal on Thursday.

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Kenneth Phelps Arrested for Robbery and Assault in Buna

BUNA, Texas — A Vidor man was arrested after allegedly attempting to steal the phone of the mother of his child and causing bodily harm during the incident.

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Kaleb Truong Arrested for Attempted Theft at Paycor Stadium

CINCINNATI, OH – Two men were arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly trespassing at Paycor Stadium, home of the Cincinnati Bengals, with one of the suspects attempting to steal a barbecue smoker.

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Charles Ressler Arrested in Stolen U-Haul Drug Case

LANCASTER COUNTY, PA — A 47-year-old Florida man was arrested after police discovered a stolen U-Haul and illegal substances in Willow Street, Pennsylvania.

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Justin Bessinger, Emily Higgins Caught After Car Chase

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. – Two suspects connected to a string of vehicle and property thefts across Beaufort and Colleton Counties were captured Sunday after a dramatic police pursuit and brief manhunt.

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Marvin Macias, Matthew Gonzalez Arrested in Tulsa Robbery

TULSA, Okla. — Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that took place in east Tulsa on Saturday evening, according to the Tulsa Police Department.

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Chidi Nwoye Arrested in Anambra for Serial Vehicle Theft

ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA — The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a notorious vehicle theft suspect, recovering several stolen items including cars, a tricycle, and electronic gadgets.

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Jordan Falls Man Joseph Hayden Charged After ATV Theft and Police Chase

SHELBURNE COUNTY, N.S. — Shelburne RCMP have charged Joseph Hayden, 34, of Jordan Falls following a dramatic series of events that began with the theft of an ATV and escalated to a vehicle chase involving a stolen truck and a collision with a police vehicle.

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Jerrtonia Searight Arrested for Shoplifting at Niagara Falls Target

NIAGARA FALLS, NY — A woman was arrested after allegedly shoplifting from the Target store on Niagara Falls Boulevard on the evening of August 16.

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Kisauni Robbery: Two Suspects Arrested in Fatal Home Invasion

MOMBASA, KENYA — Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested two suspects in connection with a brutal robbery with violence that occurred in the Majaoni area of Kisauni, Mombasa.

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Cassian Mangombe Arrested for $25K Harare Theft Spree

Harare, Zimbabwe — A foreign national who went on a high-stakes stealing spree at multiple Harare shopping centres has been arrested after CCTV footage captured his crimes.

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Jennifer Grady and Two Others Arrested in Lenoir County Drug Bust

LENOIR COUNTY — Three individuals have been arrested in connection with an ongoing drug investigation in Lenoir County.

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Jose Coiscou-Mercedes, Brandy Perez Arrested After St. Albans Chase

ST. ALBANS, Vt. — Police arrested two men following a high-speed chase and car crash during an attempted escape from law enforcement in St. Albans.

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