Miguel Márchese Scammed in NYC Apartment Rental Fraud
HELL’S KITCHEN, Manhattan (WABC) — Aspiring model Miguel Márchese moved to New York City chasing dreams — but instead walked into a nightmare. The two-bedroom apartment in Hell’s Kitchen he found on Facebook, and toured twice, turned out to be part of an elaborate rental scam.
Yvonette Joseph Charged in $100K COVID Rent Scam
BOSTON, MA — A former Holliston, Massachusetts resident, Yvonette Joseph, was arrested this week for allegedly defrauding a federal COVID-19 rental assistance program of more than $100,000.
Armarion McNeal Admits to $1K Donation Scam in Algonquin
ALGONQUIN, IL — A Chicago man has pleaded guilty to scamming a woman outside a suburban store by falsely soliciting a donation for underprivileged children — and secretly charging her $1,000 instead of $10.
Isaac Bryant Convicted in 2022 Murder of Demetrius Ware
COLUMBIA, MO — A Boone County jury has found Isaac Bryant guilty of second-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the fatal shooting of Demetrius Ware on May 8, 2022.
Marcey Patterson Charged with Milwaukee Election Fraud
MILWAUKEE, WI — Former Milwaukee Police Department official Marcey Patterson has been charged with election fraud after allegedly voting in city elections for years while living outside Milwaukee and improperly receiving a city pay incentive.
Martha Brown Guilty of Killing New Berlin Man in 2024
WAUKESHA COUNTY, WI — A Waukesha County jury has found Martha Brown, 44, of Glendale, guilty of first-degree intentional homicide in the 2024 death of Richard Platt, a longtime acquaintance from New Berlin.
Andres Correa Jr. and Cassandra Kerr Arrested for Business Robberies
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL — A Florida couple has been arrested in connection with a series of business robberies that took place throughout July and August.
Ellis Lee Arrested for Murder of Father David Lee in PGA National
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL — A quiet night in the upscale PGA National community turned tragic early Friday morning when Ellis Lee, 24, called 911 to report he believed his father was not breathing following a violent disturbance at their home.
Kephat Milien Arrested in Brandon with Drugs and Cash
BRANDON, FL — A fugitive’s run ended Tuesday when U.S. Marshals and Hillsborough County deputies arrested Kephat Milien, 23, at an apartment on Milano Circle in Brandon.
Daniel Inweregbu Pleads Guilty in $400K U.S. Romance Scam
UNITED STATES — A Nigerian national, Daniel Chima Inweregbu, 40, has pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges connected to a romance scam that defrauded U.S. citizens out of more than $400,000, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday.
Victor Bernard Dennis Jr. Gets 21 Years for El Paso Real Estate Scam
EL PASO, TX — The El Paso real estate market was shaken after Victor Bernard Dennis Jr. was sentenced to 21 years in prison for a massive property fraud scheme that targeted vulnerable homeowners, including military service members.
Michael Abramson Sentenced to 30 Months for Tax Fraud
CHICAGO — Michael Abramson, a former Chicago attorney, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison and fined $25,000 for committing tax fraud, witness tampering, and violating a court order, officials announced.
Zachary Morgan Charged with Sexual Assault of Juvenile
WEST UNION, W.Va. — Zachary Morgan, 37, has been charged with sexually assaulting a juvenile in Doddridge County, according to local deputies.
Terrell Myron Foy Sentenced for Sex Crimes Against Minor
ORLANDO — Terrell Myron Foy, 33, a former employee at Blankner School, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity. Foy is also required to forfeit the cellphone involved in the case.
Tyree King Charged in 2024 Highway 204 Homicide Case
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. — The Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) announced on Friday that 23-year-old Tyree King has been charged with murder and aggravated assault in connection with the July 25, 2024, shooting on Highway 204.
Jason Sabo Arrested for $500K Embezzlement in North Haven
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. — A Branford man has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $500,000 worth of equipment from a medical and surgical manufacturing facility in North Haven.
Tampa Police Arrest Tanya Ruiz, Eric Hallas & Dimitrii Roberts in Major Drug Bust
TAMPA, Fla. — Three individuals were arrested following a significant drug bust in Tampa after police found thousands of grams of narcotics, cash, firearms, and skimming devices during a search warrant execution.
Habroon Habib Charged in $680K Medicare Fraud Scheme in Connecticut
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A Middletown resident, 29-year-old Habroon Habib, has been charged in a health care fraud scheme that allegedly defrauded Medicare of approximately $680,000 involving durable medical equipment (DME).
Brandon Morissette Convicted of Murder in Rose State Shooting
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Brandon Morissette, 32, has been convicted of first-degree murder and possession of a firearm on school property for the fatal 2023 shooting at Rose State College.
Daniel Beale Arrested for Stealing $25K in Brass from Construction Site
GREENACRES, Fla. (CBS12) — A loud engine revving and a sandy mishap helped deputies uncover a theft of nearly $25,000 in brass and aluminum from a Greenacres construction site.
Daniel Cuevas Arrested in Orlando Cartel Fentanyl Bust
ORLANDO, Fla. (CBS12) — A month-long investigation into cartel-related drug trafficking culminated Thursday with the arrest of 47-year-old Daniel Cuevas and the seizure of more than 4.4 pounds of fentanyl in Orlando.
Willie Williams Charged in Winston-Salem Juvenile Shooting
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A 53-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly shooting a juvenile in the arm Wednesday night in Winston-Salem.
8 Arrested in Beaufort County Drug and Shooting Probe
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) — Eight individuals have been arrested following a sweeping investigation into a series of shootings and illegal drug activity in Beaufort County.
Michael Nanzrio Arrested After Shooting Over Marijuana Theft
SPRING HILL, Fla. (CBS12) — An 18-year-old is behind bars after allegedly opening fire on two teenagers who tried to steal his marijuana, leaving one teen with gunshot wounds.
Sergio Guzman Arrested After Cocaine, Cash Found in Apartment
PALM SPRINGS, Fla. (CBS12) — A quiet Palm Springs apartment turned into a major crime scene after police uncovered a significant stash of cocaine, cash, and firearms during a raid early Wednesday morning.
Richard Seith Arrested for First-Degree Murder of Ex-Wife Cynthia Seith
GREENACRES, Fla. (CBS12) — Richard Seith, a Stuart eye doctor and the ex-husband of Cynthia Seith, has been arrested on first-degree murder charges in connection to the shooting death of his ex-wife, a Spirit Airlines flight attendant.
Octavius Johnson Sentenced to 25 Years for Shooting at Ex-Girlfriend
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Octavius Johnson, 30, will spend 25 years in prison after being convicted of second-degree attempted murder for shooting at his ex-girlfriend outside a liquor store in Riviera Beach.
Jartavious Coleman Arrested in Leesburg Drug Trafficking Bust
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Jartavious Dwyane Coleman, 22, has been arrested following the dismantling of a major drug trafficking operation in Leesburg that led to the seizure of $20,000 in illegal substances and nine firearms, two of which were stolen.
Delray Beach Man Arrested for Robbing Two Banks in Two Days
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Kevin Allen Robertson, 36, is behind bars after allegedly robbing two Delray Beach banks in as many days.
Former Postal Inspector Scott Kelley Charged with Stealing $330K
PEMBROKE, Mass. (WWLP) — A former Massachusetts U.S. Postal Inspector has been arrested and charged for allegedly stealing more than $330,000 from packages mailed by elderly victims.
Alberto Castillo Arrested Again Amid Absentee Ballot Fraud Scandal
BRIDGEPORT — Tensions are rising in Bridgeport as the Democratic primary for the city council approaches, with only 10 days remaining until the vote. The political drama intensified Friday with a new arrest, as City Councilman Alberto Castillo was charged with 10 more counts related to absentee ballot fraud.
Plano Resident’s ATM Experience Leads to Arrest of International Fugitive
PLANO — What began as a strange incident at a Plano ATM led to the capture of an international fugitive and brought attention to a little-known scam called “cash trapping.”
EFCC Arrests 38 in Lagos, Convicts Two Brothers for Internet Fraud
LAGOS — Operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 have made significant strides in the fight against cybercrime, arresting 38 individuals suspected of being involved in internet fraud.
Humboldt County Authorities Arrest John Edward Hames in Major Drug Bust
BLUE LAKE, Calif. — In a significant operation, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies executed a search warrant on the morning of July 19, 2025, at a residence on Blue Lake Boulevard, as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected drug trafficking.
67-Year-Old Randall Smith Arrested in Red Bluff for Drug Sales
RED BLUFF, Calif. — Randall Smith, 67, was arrested early Thursday morning in Red Bluff after officers discovered a significant amount of methamphetamine in his vehicle during a traffic stop.
Sacramento Woman Sentenced for $2.5M COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Tabitha Leigh Markle, 53, of Sacramento, was sentenced Thursday to four years and two months in prison for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that exploited the COVID-19 unemployment insurance program.
Traffic Stop in Humboldt County Leads to Major Drug Bust
HUMBOLDT COUNTY, Calif. — A traffic stop for a vehicle code violation in Humboldt County led to a significant drug bust on Thursday evening.
Two Arrested in Humboldt County for Stolen Credit Card Scheme
HUMBOLDT COUNTY, Calif. — Two suspects have been arrested after they allegedly used stolen credit cards at multiple businesses across Humboldt County, while a third remains at large.
Willimantic Man Arrested for Stealing $2,500 in Sunglasses from South Windsor Store
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. — Edgar R. Colville, a 31-year-old man from Willimantic, was arrested after police said he stole over $2,500 worth of sunglasses from the Sunglass Hut in South Windsor.
Chico Resident Arrested for Fentanyl Trafficking in Butte County
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — Juan Antonio Medina, a 37-year-old Chico resident, was arrested on Thursday after a comprehensive investigation by the Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force (BINTF) and the Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) of the Butte County Sheriff’s Office. Medina is accused of trafficking a large amount of fentanyl into Butte County.
