Dwight Merrell Arrested for Child Sex Assault in Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) — An Amarillo man has been arrested and charged with multiple felony offenses related to the sexual abuse of a child.
Jerald Clawson Arrested for Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
WINTER PARK, Fla. — A 74-year-old Winter Park man has been arrested in connection with a multi-million dollar investment fraud scheme, authorities say.
Giovanni Brown-Johnson Gets 11 Years for Clovis Murder
CLOVIS, N.M. (KFDA) — Giovanni Brown-Johnson, 18, has pleaded no contest to second-degree murder in the 2024 fatal shooting of 17-year-old Demetrious Anderson, Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray announced on Tuesday.
Darryl Heller Arrested in $770M ATM Investment Fraud Case
Darryl F. Heller, a 55-year-old businessman from Lititz, Pennsylvania, was arrested Wednesday morning in connection with an alleged $770 million investment fraud scheme that defrauded approximately 2,700 investors, primarily in Lancaster County.
Charles Henry Williams Charged in $1M Elder Timeshare Scam
Charles Henry Williams, 63, of Trinity, Florida, has been arrested and charged following a five-month investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Cyber Crime Center. He faces one count of Theft by Deception and one count of Exploitation of an Elder Person.
Dustin Lawrence Arrested in Oakland Identity Theft Case
Dustin Elwin Lawrence, a 46-year-old man from Bangor, Maine, has been arrested in connection with an identity theft case involving a resident of Oakland, Maryland. The arrest follows an investigation conducted by the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division.
Lonnie Folk Arrested in Garrett County on Multiple Charges
Lonnie Edwin Folk, 49, of Salisbury, Pennsylvania, was arrested following an investigation by the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division. The probe, conducted throughout August, led to a warrant being issued for Folk on multiple serious charges.
Joseph Cook Charged in Dothan Home Invasion, Assault
A 22-year-old Ashford man, Joseph Cook, is facing multiple felony charges and a $560,000 bond following an alleged sexual assault near Dothan.
Gloria Maldonado Charged in Visa Fraud Case in Siler City
A Siler City Police Department employee is under investigation after allegedly defrauding domestic violence victims out of thousands of dollars in a U-Visa assistance scam.
Salisu Abdu Adam Nabbed for ₦1.8M Fraud in Kano
Operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State have arrested 28-year-old Salisu Abdu Adam for allegedly defrauding a married woman of ₦1.8 million through deception involving local charms and false promises.
Ahamba Tochukwu Arrested for ₦2B Ponzi Scheme Fraud
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Ahamba Tochukwu, the Chief Executive Officer of Gavice Logistics Limited, for allegedly running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of over ₦2 billion.
Carlos Antonio Perea Charged in Major Fentanyl Bust
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Retired New Mexico State Police Lieutenant Carlos Antonio Perea, 56, has been charged with possession with intent to distribute over 400 grams of fentanyl following a high-stakes drug bust during a traffic stop in August 2025. Federal court documents allege that packages of fentanyl were hidden in a duffel bag and two spare tires inside Perea’s vehicle.
Clyde Jones III, Elizabeth Long Arrested in Drug Bust
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) — A man and woman from Wamego were arrested Monday night after a traffic stop on Interstate 70 in downtown Topeka led to the discovery of illegal drugs, according to Shawnee County officials.
Shannon Badalamenti Arrested on Drug Charges in Kentucky
ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) — A fugitive from West Virginia, Shannon Badalamenti, 47, was arrested in Boyd County, Kentucky, on multiple drug trafficking charges, authorities confirmed.
Cynthia Wooldridge Faces Felony Drug Charges in Iowa
WEST CHESTER, Iowa — A West Chester woman, Cynthia Wooldridge, 48, is facing multiple felony drug charges following her recent arrest by Johnson County officials on a warrant out of Washington County.
Wendy Northrop Charged in Lima Credit Card Theft Case
A 41-year-old Medina woman, Wendy D. Northrop, has been arrested and charged in connection with a stolen credit card investigation in Lima, according to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office.
Joel Donald Brown Arrested for $500K Infrastructure Theft
A 49-year-old Ooltewah man, Joel Donald Brown, has been arrested and charged in connection with one of the largest cases of infrastructure vandalism and theft in the region, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO).
Ian Ayotte Arrested After Fleeing on Stolen Motorcycle
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A 24-year-old Maryland man, Ian Ayotte, is facing multiple charges after he led police on a motorcycle chase and was later caught hiding in a hotel room.
Brooklynn Proplesch Arrested for $7.7K Tire Theft in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A Lincoln woman has been arrested after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of tires from the tire store where she worked.
2 LA Women Arrested for ID Theft, Credit Card Fraud
SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. — Two Los Angeles women were arrested on August 25 for their involvement in an identity theft and conspiracy case that began with a stolen purse.
Jason Scott Charged in Avon I-390 Crack Cocaine Stop
AVON, N.Y. — A Dansville man is facing multiple charges, including a felony drug offense, after crack cocaine was allegedly discovered during a traffic stop on Interstate 390 in Avon.
Benjerman Denman Arrested for Vehicle Theft, Fraud in Cayuga County
CAYUGA COUNTY, N.Y. — Deputies arrested 41-year-old Benjerman Denman of Venice on August 30 following an investigation into vehicle theft and fraud.
Nathaniel Close Arrested in Tyre for DWI and Drug Charges
TYRE, N.Y. — A traffic stop on New Year’s Eve in the town of Tyre led to the arrest of 39-year-old Nathaniel Close of Dansville.
Brian Ogdenski Arrested for Credit Card Fraud in Canandaigua
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — A Canandaigua man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation into fraudulent credit card use.
Charlene Clark Arrested for Mail Theft, Meth Charges in Folsom
FOLSOM, Calif. — Charlene Clark, 32, was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy, mail theft, possession of stolen mail, presenting false identification to police, and possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Clark, the driver, was already under Post Release Community Supervision for prior identity theft crimes out of San Joaquin County.
Two St. Albans Men Arrested for Stealing Fishing Gear from Kanawha River Boats
ST. ALBANS, W.Va. — Two men from St. Albans were arrested after allegedly stealing fishing gear from pontoon boats docked along the Kanawha River, according to the St. Albans Police Department.
Deandre Mitchell Arrested for Theft of $12K Auto Rims in Midland
A Midland man, Deandre Benjamin Mitchell, 25, was arrested on August 30 and charged with felony theft after allegedly stealing auto rims valued at over $12,000.
Horatio Randolph Arrested in Bismarck with 100g Fentanyl
A 47-year-old man from Tennessee was arrested in Bismarck on Wednesday after being found with 100 grams of fentanyl powder during a traffic stop.
Michael McKeen Pleads Guilty to Meth Trafficking in Bismarck
A 53-year-old man from Dickinson, Michael McKeen, pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges of attempting to traffic more than 500 grams of methamphetamine in Bismarck.
Randy Villareal Arrested After High-Speed Chase in North Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Randy Scott Villareal, 39, was arrested Saturday following a high-speed chase through North Charleston that ended with a vehicle crash, according to the North Charleston Police Department (NCPD).
Fredrick McCray Leads North Charleston Drug Ring Sentenced
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Eighteen men from the Lowcountry region have been collectively sentenced to 144 years in federal prison for operating a violent drug trafficking ring in North Charleston.
Former Peak Clerk Crystal Cocker Charged with $70K Embezzlement
NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Crystal D. Cocker, the former town clerk and treasurer of Peak, has been arrested and charged with embezzling over $70,000 in public funds.
Darrell Williams Charged as Accessory in 2020 North Charleston Murder
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Detectives with the North Charleston Police Department have charged 33-year-old Darrell Kasey Williams as an accessory in connection with a 2020 murder case.
North Charleston Woman Arrested with Large Drug and Firearm Cache During Patrol
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A 25-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday after officers discovered a significant stash of drugs and firearms during a proactive patrol, according to the North Charleston Police Department.
Destiny Sizemore Arrested in Ohio State Area Burglary Case
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Destiny Sizemore, 26, was arrested Tuesday in connection with a series of burglaries near The Ohio State University campus, Columbus police reported.
Timothy Hobson Arrested in Memphis on Drug, Gun Charges
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 29-year-old convicted felon, Timothy Dannell Hobson, was arrested by the Memphis Police Department’s Organized Crime Unit on August 29 after officers discovered drugs, firearms, and a stolen vehicle in his possession.
Wayne Lydem, Annalucy Lachance Charged in Wolcott Burglary
WOLCOTT, Conn. (WTNH) — A Wolcott couple was arrested in connection with a garage burglary on Wolcott Road that took place on August 25, according to police.
Jerry Massey Gets 15 Years for DEA Drug Sales Sting
ST. LOUIS — Jerry Massey, a 33-year-old man from St. Louis County, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple drug trafficking charges, including the distribution of methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine.
Larry Manuel Caliz Arrested in Holyoke Stolen Car Case
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) — Two suspects, including 18-year-old Larry Manuel Caliz of Springfield, were arrested early Tuesday morning in Holyoke following a high-speed chase involving a stolen Hyundai, according to Police Chief Brian Keenan.
Alicia Early, Others Arrested in Rutherford Motel Drug Bust
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. — Surveillance and intelligence work led the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office to arrest four individuals during a narcotics bust at a Forest City motel.
