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Latest Arrests Across the USA – 08/26/2025 Key Cases and Summaries

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

by Sophia Bennett

Bradley Baldwin Charged in Chemung Contractor Fraud Case

Elmira, NY – A Chemung County contractor is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly accepting thousands of dollars from homeowners for home improvement projects he never completed, according to the New York State Police.

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Victoria Morgan, Robert Wright Arrested in Bath Drug Bust

Bath, NY – A stolen motorcycle investigation in the Village of Bath has resulted in two arrests and multiple felony and misdemeanor drug charges, police reported.

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Tatiana Lopez Charged in Bath Domestic Burglary Case

Bath, NY – A 24-year-old Elmira woman is facing multiple charges after police say she unlawfully entered a Bath residence and damaged property during a domestic incident.

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Martin Corona Arrested in Chula Vista Fentanyl Bust

Chula Vista, CA – A 19-year-old man and a 13-year-old boy were arrested Friday during a narcotics surveillance operation in Chula Vista, where authorities say they recovered five kilograms of powdered fentanyl.

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Joseph Perrone Arrested in Ruskin Meth Trafficking Case

Ruskin, FL – A 64-year-old man is facing serious drug charges after a traffic stop in Ruskin led to the discovery of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and a large amount of cash, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

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Daniel Partee Arrested in Tampa for 2023 Michigan Murder

Tampa, FL – A fugitive wanted in connection to a 2023 fatal shooting in Kalamazoo, Michigan, was arrested in Tampa over the weekend, authorities confirmed.

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Yumaikel Angulo Faces New Charges in Miami Vehicle Scam

A 42-year-old Miami-Dade man is facing additional charges after authorities say he fraudulently obtained a vehicle just days before his arrest in a separate high-value auto scam.

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Kit Potter, Scot Latimer Charged in Contractor Fraud Cases

The Manistee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men on felony charges after investigating a series of contractor fraud complaints tied to unfinished or misrepresented construction work.

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La Tamming, Yama Arrested for TikTok Phone Scam

South Sulawesi Police have arrested two individuals suspected of conducting a social media-based phone scam targeting TikTok users. The suspects, identified as La Tamming (37) and Yama (32), were arrested in separate locations — La Tamming in Sidrap Regency and Yama in Wajo Regency.

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Five Convicted in EFCC TikTok Internet Fraud Case

Five individuals involved in a TikTok-based internet fraud scheme have been convicted by Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The suspects were among 93 arrested during an EFCC sting operation on August 10, 2025, at a hotel near the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

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Scott Hickman Convicted for 1995 Ohio Double Murder

MARIETTA, OH — A jury in Ohio has convicted Scott Hickman, 53, for the brutal murders of Kimberly Fulton, 28, and her 17-month-old son Daniel, nearly 30 years after the crime.

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Four Men Arrested for Organized Retail Theft in Folsom

FOLSOM — Four men were arrested Sunday following an organized retail theft incident at the Folsom Premium Outlets, where police recovered thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise.

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Clarkston Man Arrested in $1,300 Walmart Theft; Woman Wanted

CLARKSTON, WA — A Clarkston man has been arrested and a woman remains wanted following a Walmart theft that resulted in the recovery of over $1,300 in stolen merchandise, according to the Clarkston Police Department.

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Krystiana Ratcliffe Charged in Fentanyl Death of Friend

SAN ANGELO, Texas — A 23-year-old San Angelo woman has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a fatal fentanyl overdose that occurred last year.

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Officer Cameron Coronado Accused of Child Abuse

PORTAGE, Wis. – A Portage police officer has been placed on paid administrative leave following disturbing allegations that he physically abused his 6-month-old son, according to a criminal complaint filed in Sauk County.

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Charles Summers Arrested for $87K Calico Rock Theft

CALICO ROCK, Ark. — A Mountain View businessman has been arrested after allegedly stealing more than $87,000 from the City of Calico Rock in a generator procurement scam.

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Ronnie Bryant Arrested in DC Robbery, Linked to Burglaries

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has arrested a 61-year-old man in connection with a June robbery and several related burglary and theft incidents across the city.

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Daquante Cortez Jones Arrested for Theft During Crash

KINSTON, N.C. — A former Kinston police officer has been arrested following an investigation into the suspected theft of money from a crash scene in 2024.

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Felicity McCloud Arrested in Fairfield for Meth Possession

FAIRFIELD, Iowa — A southeast Iowa woman was taken into custody Friday morning after police discovered methamphetamine during a routine traffic stop.

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Paulette Delk Arrested for Burglary in Fairfield Break-In

FAIRFIELD, Iowa — A 54-year-old Fairfield woman is facing multiple charges following a reported residential break-in early Sunday morning.

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Joseph Brandenberger Arrested for Sexual Abuse in Iowa

MILTON, Iowa — A 57-year-old man from rural Milton has been arrested and charged in connection with two sex-related crimes, according to the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.

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Kenuel Collins-Ferrell Charged in Shooting of 10-Year-Old

WEST PRICE HILL, Ohio (WKRC) — A Cincinnati man has been charged with negligent assault after allegedly shooting a 10-year-old boy on Thursday in West Price Hill.

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Robert Barrell Charged With Murder After Mystic Shooting

APPANOOSE COUNTY, Iowa — A Mystic man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder after a fatal shooting Tuesday night in southeast Iowa.

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Anthony Escoto Sentenced for Aryan Gang Drug Trafficking

TUKWILA, Wash. — A 52-year-old Tukwila man, Anthony Escoto, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale drug trafficking ring tied to Aryan Family and Omerta prison gangs, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington.

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Javier Becerril-Solis Arrested in $100K Las Vegas Retail Theft Ring

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) — A 49-year-old man, Javier Becerril-Solis, is now in ICE custody after being arrested by Las Vegas Metro Police for allegedly running a fencing operation connected to an organized retail theft ring.

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Former MD Anderson Researcher Arrested for Attempted Theft of Cancer Research Secrets to China

HOUSTON, Texas — A former researcher at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center was arrested for attempting to steal sensitive cancer research and transport it to China, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare announced.

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Houston Men Sentenced for Human Smuggling Conspiracy

HOUSTON — Two Houston men, Richard Dell Carroll II, 26, and Josue Isaac Hernandez, 23, have been sentenced to 66 months in federal prison for their roles in a large-scale human smuggling operation, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei on Monday.

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Elizabeth Paulson Arrested for $2,000 Cigarette Theft in Palmyra

A Pittsford woman, Elizabeth Paulson, 31, was arrested Saturday night in connection with the theft of more than $2,000 worth of cigarettes from a Palmyra gas station earlier this summer.

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Nazir Chisolm Arrested for June Ithaca Stabbing Attempted Murder

An Ithaca man is facing attempted murder charges following a stabbing incident that occurred in June on West Green Street.

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Robert Ravesi Arrested for Aggravated DWI in Sterling, NY

Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck announced the arrest of 34-year-old Robert Ravesi on August 15 following a traffic stop in Sterling.

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Amarion McMahon, Matthew Stanley Arrested for Crack Cocaine, Weapon Charges

The Canandaigua Police Department has announced the arrest of two men following a significant narcotics investigation in the city and surrounding areas.

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Joseph Mattice Arrested for Domestic Assault in Cayuga County

Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck reported the arrest of 33-year-old Joseph Mattice of Conquest on August 21 following a domestic incident.

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Steven Austen Lynn Faces Drug Charges in Lee County, Iowa

LEE COUNTY, Iowa — Steven Austen Lynn, 27, of Fort Madison, faces multiple felony and misdemeanor drug-related charges following an investigation by the Lee County Narcotics Task Force.

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Rene Tapia Arrested in Blythe Gun, Drug, and Theft Case

BLYTHE, Calif. — A convicted felon suspected of stealing a dirt bike in a rural area near Blythe was arrested Monday after deputies found him hiding in a shed with guns and drugs.

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Samuel Salgado Arrested in Monterey County Drug Bust

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A routine traffic stop led to a major drug and weapons arrest in the early morning hours of August 23, when Samuel David Salgado, 40, of Salinas, was taken into custody by the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.

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Camargo Banuelos Brothers Indicted in Massive WA Drug Ring

SEATTLE, WA – In one of the largest drug indictments in recent Washington state history, 19 individuals have been charged for their roles in a transnational drug trafficking ring linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, federal officials announced this week.

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Jose Maldonado Arrested After Being Found Passed Out in Car

WALLINGFORD, CT – A man was arrested last week after police found him unconscious inside a parked car with drugs and drug paraphernalia, according to Wallingford police.

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Tonya Sanchez, Marie Silva Arrested in Drug Bust

Two Downsville women were arrested last week as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation by the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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Kyoung Seo, Chantel Fields Charged in Hotel Drug Ring

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Two Anchorage residents are facing serious federal charges after authorities say they ran a drug trafficking and prostitution operation out of a Spenard-area hotel.

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Lerone McWilliams Arrested After Meth, Weapon Found

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill. — A man is facing felony charges after a routine traffic stop turned into a drug and weapons arrest early Sunday morning.

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