Brian Taulton Accused in $100K Elder Fraud Scam
Wake County, N.C. — Elder fraud continues to cost Americans billions annually, and a recent case in North Carolina adds to the troubling trend. Authorities say 57-year-old Brian Alexander Taulton is accused of scamming elderly residents in Wake County out of nearly $100,000 through a driveway repair scheme.
Jonathan Parra, Paula Sanchez Accused in $70K Watch Scam
Miami-Dade, FL — Two self-proclaimed jewelers are facing serious fraud charges after allegedly selling counterfeit luxury watches worth over $70,000 to a man who believed he was purchasing genuine Rolex timepieces.
Michelson Jeancy Charged in Fatal Miami Hit-and-Run
Miami-Dade, FL — A 45-year-old Miami man, Michelson Jeancy, has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist dead last week, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
Tevin Howard, 4 Others Charged in $500K Car Title Scam
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Five men, including a Cleveland resident, are facing federal charges in a multi-state car title fraud scheme that defrauded auto dealers of over $500,000, according to a federal indictment.
Sherif Mousa, Sherif Awad Accused in Dairy Queen Theft
ACWORTH, Ga. — Two former Dairy Queen managers in Acworth are facing serious charges after allegedly orchestrating two separate scams that netted them over $44,000, according to Acworth Police.
Donna Adelson Convicted in Murder of Ex-Son-in-Law Dan Markel
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Donna Adelson, the matriarch of a wealthy South Florida family, was found guilty Thursday of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation in the 2014 killing of her former son-in-law, Daniel Markel, a law professor at Florida State University.
Yin Yiin Cheng Charged in $200K Gatlinburg Investment Scam
GATLINBURG, Tenn. — A Canadian man has been arrested in Gatlinburg after allegedly scamming a local elderly resident out of more than $200,000 in a fake investment scheme that began on Facebook, according to Gatlinburg Police.
Gina Lavine, Susan Pratt Charged in Rome Walmart Theft Case
ROME, N.Y. — Two Rome women are facing felony charges after an alleged under-scanning theft scheme at a local Walmart led to the loss of over $1,000 in merchandise, according to Oneida County Sheriff Robert M. Maciol.
John Cunningham Charged in Michigan Marijuana Tax Fraud Case
LANSING, Mich. — A 55-year-old Traverse City man, John Cunningham, has been arraigned on two felony charges related to filing false or fraudulent income tax returns, stemming from an alleged underground marijuana operation, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Jermaine Todd, James Logan Charged in Sam’s Club Fraud Ring
FLORENCE, Ala. — Two men have been arrested following a large-scale credit card fraud operation that targeted Sam’s Club stores across the Southeastern U.S., according to the Florence Police Department.
Shawn Barnett Charged in Ravencliff Domestic Assault, Drug Bust
RAVENCLIFF, W.Va. — A Ravencliff woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting another woman during a domestic dispute and being found in possession of controlled substances, according to the West Virginia State Police.
Never Mhlanga Arrested in $5M Montclair Hotel Fraud Case
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Prominent corporate executive Never Mhlanga has been arrested in Harare on allegations of fraud connected to the $5 million sale of the Montclair Hotel and Casino in Nyanga’s Eastern Highlands.
Leonard Hardy Rose Charged in $3K St. Pete Gas Card Fraud
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A St. Pete Beach city employee is facing criminal charges after allegedly using a city-issued gas card to make unauthorized fuel purchases totaling over $3,000, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Danny Oberry Jr. Arrested for Theft of Dog House, Cooler
KINGSTON, GA — A 39-year-old Kingston man was arrested this week after authorities say he stole a dog house and cooler from a residence on Ireland Drive.
Commissioner Giles “Buddy” Byrd Charged in NC Oil Theft
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. — A Columbus County commissioner has been arrested and charged with misdemeanor larceny following an alleged theft in Bladen County.
Jennifer Consuegra Charged in $170K Florida Medical Office Fraud
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. – A former office manager at a pediatric medical practice in Walton County has been arrested and charged with defrauding the business out of more than $170,000, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO).
LaCarter Millionder, Angel Scott Arrested in Pensacola Theft
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Two suspects wanted in connection with a theft at The Boot Store in Pensacola have been arrested, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Robert Bruster Charged in West Gadsden Street Shooting
PENSACOLA, Fla. — A 30-year-old man, Robert Bruster, has been arrested and charged in connection with a Sunday morning shooting on West Gadsden Street, according to the Pensacola Police Department.
Walter Robinson, 4 Others Arrested in Fort Walton Drug Raid
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — A narcotics search warrant executed by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Multi-Agency Drug Task Force on Wednesday resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and multiple items of drug paraphernalia at a residence on 15 Elm Avenue SE in Fort Walton Beach.
Timothy Lamar McGee Pleads Guilty in Pensacola Drug Case
PENSACOLA, Fla. – A 42-year-old Pensacola man, Timothy Lamar McGee, has pleaded guilty in federal court to serious drug and firearm charges, following a large-scale raid at his residence.
Jacob Roeder and David McGill Arrested for Wire Theft in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Jacob Lee Roeder, 48, and David A. McGill, 42, both residents of Louisville, were arrested on September 2 in connection with a series of communications wire thefts in Southwest Louisville Metro. The duo faces charges including receiving stolen property, criminal mischief involving tampering with key infrastructure, and trespassing on key infrastructure assets. Additionally, McGill is charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Roeder was also wanted on three probation violation warrants.
Byron Johnson Sentenced to 18 Years to Life for Murder
AKRON, Ohio — A 29-year-old Akron man, Byron Johnson, has been sentenced to 18 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to the 2023 murder of 32-year-old Darnell McGrady, along with charges of vehicle theft and robbery.
Hugh Johnson Jr. Gets 4 Years for Repeat Theft in Oroville
OROVILLE, Calif. – A repeat offender from Oroville has been sentenced to four years in state prison after being convicted of felony shoplifting under California’s newly strengthened Proposition 36 law.
Torie Salitrero Arrested in Kyle Mail and Credit Card Theft
KYLE, Texas – A routine traffic stop in Kyle led to the arrest of three individuals found in possession of stolen mail, fake credit cards, and burglary tools, according to local police.
Freddie McCoy, 2 Others Charged in Huntington Beach Theft
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Three individuals were arrested Monday in connection with an organized grand theft operation in Huntington Beach, police said.
Sunny Richard Brown Charged in $9K Albertville Theft
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. — A man has been arrested following the recovery of more than $9,000 in stolen property linked to a June theft in Albertville, authorities said.
Chase Abbitt Arrested for Armed Robbery in McAdoo
MCADOO, Pa. — A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a violent armed robbery in Schuylkill County that left one person seriously injured.
7 Arrested in Louisville Copper Wire Theft Ring
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Seven people have been arrested and charged in connection with a series of copper wire thefts that damaged critical infrastructure throughout Louisville Metro, according to Mayor Craig Greenberg’s office.
Charles Schroeder Arrested After Walmart Robbery Chase
PALESTINE, Texas (KETK) – A man was arrested in Palestine on Wednesday after allegedly attempting to steal from Walmart, leading officers on a brief vehicle pursuit.
Rasheed D. Lagway Charged in Murder of Akron Woman
AKRON, Ohio — A 43-year-old Akron man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the death of his 39-year-old partner, authorities confirmed.
Michael Olney Arrested at Burning Man on Gun, Drug Charges
PERSHING COUNTY, Nev. (KOLO) — A Burning Man attendee was arrested early Monday morning after deputies say they found firearms and large quantities of drugs in his vehicle during a traffic stop.
Darryl Marcelus Brown Arrested with Gun, Drugs in N. Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A routine traffic stop in North Charleston on Sunday resulted in the arrest of 64-year-old Darryl Marcelus Brown, who now faces drug and firearm charges.
Lushwanna Gathers-Drayton, 2 Others Charged in N. Charleston Raid
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A narcotics raid earlier this month at a North Charleston motel resulted in the arrests of three individuals, who now face more than 50 combined charges related to illegal drugs and firearms.
Dante Buchanan Arrested in Auburn Theft Case
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) — A 21-year-old man has been arrested in Auburn after authorities linked him to a recent auto burglary through the discovery of stolen property during a firearm investigation.
Courtney Edstrom, Casey Huro Arrested in Drug & Reptile Bust
DEER RIVER, Minn. (Northern News Now) — A bizarre and dangerous discovery led to the arrest of two individuals in Itasca County, Minnesota, after deputies uncovered illegal drugs, firearms, and a collection of venomous reptiles during a home search.
Pamela Kahut Sentenced for $211K Health Care Theft
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A former chief financial officer has been sentenced for stealing more than $200,000 from an employee health care fund, federal authorities announced Wednesday.
Hillary Seekins Charged in Raleigh Jail Drug Smuggling Case
RALEIGH, N.C. — A former Wake County detention officer, Hillary Seekins, is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly smuggling illegal drugs into a downtown Raleigh detention facility.
Ernest Lee Arrested in Sparta for Drug Trafficking and Firearm
A 62-year-old man from Sparta, Ernest Lee, was arrested on Friday, August 22, following a traffic stop on GA 400 that revealed multiple drugs and a firearm.
Jake Dattilo Arrested for $120K Fraudulent Purchases in Georgia
A Buford man, Jake Daniel Dattilo, was arrested on 17 forgery charges after allegedly posing as a United Rentals employee to fraudulently purchase merchandise.
Two Men Arrested in 2022 Florence Cold Case Murder
FLORENCE, S.C. — Two men have been arrested in connection with the 2022 cold case homicide of William Ewell, 45, on Prout Drive, Florence Police Department announced Thursday.
