Dmytro Kariev Arrested in $27K Vernon Hills Scam Case
Vernon Hills, IL – A man has been arrested in connection with an elaborate scam that cost a Vernon Hills senior citizen $27,000, police announced.
Naga Teegala, Pruthwik Goud Held in $126K Scam
Saline County, KS — Two Illinois men have been arrested in connection with a sophisticated scam that defrauded an elderly Kansas couple of more than $126,000, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office announced.
Peter Ferley Arrested for Child Exploitation in Kansas
El Dorado, KS — Authorities have arrested an El Dorado man on 23 counts of sexual exploitation of a child, the El Dorado Police Department announced Friday, September 12.
Aaron and Kara Smith Charged With Child Abuse in Maize
Wichita, KS — The owners of Cedar Creek Farm and Pumpkin Patch in Maize, Kansas, have been formally charged with child abuse, according to Sedgwick County court documents filed on May 1, 2025.
Justin Bevitt Arrested in Topeka for Kentucky Child Sex Crimes
Topeka, KS — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has arrested a Topeka man, 41-year-old Justin Bevitt, in connection with child sex crimes alleged to have occurred in Kentucky.
Isaiah Langkiet Arrested for Stabbing in Wichita
Wichita, KS — A 24-year-old Wichita man, identified as Isaiah Langkiet, was arrested over the weekend after allegedly stabbing a 64-year-old female family member, police confirmed.
Lafayette Washington Arrested in Old Town Murder Case
Wichita, KS — Police have arrested a man in connection with one of the three deadly shootings that occurred in Wichita on Labor Day.
William Ball Sentenced for Wichita Manslaughter Case
Wichita, KS — A man originally charged with second-degree murder in a fatal stabbing earlier this year has been sentenced after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter.
Michael Shanteau Killed in Shootout With Manatee SWAT
Manatee County, FL — A 61-year-old man was shot and killed by deputies during a barricade situation on Wednesday night after opening fire on law enforcement officers, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Christian Rodriguez Arrested in Socorro on Solicitation, Drug Charges
Socorro, TX — A 43-year-old fugitive, Christian Rodriguez, was arrested late Tuesday night in Socorro on multiple warrants, including charges of online solicitation of a minor and drug possession, according to local authorities.
Shannon Inks, Wayne Hayes Arrested in El Paso Animal Cruelty Case
El Paso, TX — Shocking new details have emerged after two people were arrested following the discovery of dozens of dogs living in inhumane conditions inside a northeast El Paso home.
Richard Rapana, Marlanna Harris Jailed for NZ Tax Fraud
Christchurch, NZ — Two Christchurch residents, Richard Jody Rapana and Marlanna Shirley Diana Harris, have been jailed for tax fraud after attempting to fraudulently obtain over $400,000 in government payments and refunds.
Amanda Edgar Jailed for R4.5M Property Scam in Gauteng
Gauteng, South Africa — A 44-year-old woman, Amanda Gloria Edgar, has been sentenced to five years in prison for her role in a fraudulent property deal that cost a buyer R4.5 million, the Hawks confirmed on Wednesday.
Aaron Carr Jailed for Drug Dealing to Fund Wedding
Maidstone, UK — A man who admitted to dealing drugs to fund his wedding has been sentenced to over five years in prison after police seized a large stash of cocaine, cash, and weapons from his homes and vehicles.
Andre Coronado-Vigil Gets 10 Years for Human Smuggling
Frio County, TX — A Houston man, Andre Albert Coronado-Vigil, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a human smuggling case that began with a routine traffic stop in April 2024.
James Kenney, Kevin Leacy Indicted in CA Drug, Gun Case
CALIFORNIA – Two West Sacramento men, James Kenney, 45, and Kevin Leacy, 31, have been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple drug trafficking charges, according to a September 11 announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
Jason Herwill Faces Up to 15 Years for DUI Offense
Several criminal cases unfolded this week in Douglas County District Court, including a delayed sentencing for Jason David Herwill, 33, who faces up to 15 years in prison for a felony DUI.
Fullerton Police Arrest Donald Jones in Armed Jewelry Robbery
The Fullerton Police successfully apprehended a group of armed robbers from Los Angeles County after months of investigation, arresting them on September 10, 2025.
Orest Schur Sentenced to 54 Years for Killing Teen in Carjacking Incident
Orest Schur, a former U.S. Space Force sergeant, was sentenced to 54 years in prison for fatally shooting 14-year-old Xavier Kirk during a 2023 carjacking attempt outside his home in Aurora, Colorado. Schur became emotional as he apologized for the tragedy before the sentence was handed down on August 15.
Clifton Carroll Sentenced to 21 Months for Theft from U.S. Fish and Wildlife
A Fort Yukon man, 25-year-old Clifton Carroll, was sentenced Friday morning in the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska for stealing items from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Emmanuel Odimayomi Sentenced to 2 Years for Burglary in Ekiti
A 23-year-old man, Emmanuel Odimayomi, was sentenced to two years imprisonment by the Ekiti State Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ado Ekiti District, for burglary and stealing.
Abdul Manaf Lawal Sentenced to 35 Years for Fraud in Kumasi
The Asokwa Circuit Court in Kumasi, presided over by Fred Obikyere, has sentenced 32-year-old Abdul Manaf Lawal to 35 years imprisonment with hard labour for defrauding by false pretence.
Shannon Stephens, Jamarion Gray Charged in CTA Red Line Robbery
Chicago police have charged two men, Shannon Stephens, 23, and Jamarion Gray, 21, in connection with an armed robbery on a CTA Red Line train on Friday.
Selena Vargas Charged in Southwest Side Shooting Incident
Chicago police have charged Selena Vargas, 29, in connection with the shooting of a 34-year-old man on the city’s Southwest Side this week.
Jaden Hollinsworth, Omarion Lloyd Charged in South Side Armed Robbery
Two men were charged following an alleged armed robbery on Chicago’s South Side over the weekend.
Decarlos Brown Jr.’s Family Tied to Long Criminal History
Decarlos Brown Jr., the homeless felon accused of fatally stabbing a young Ukrainian commuter on a Charlotte light rail train, comes from a family with a long history of criminal activity.
Said Alawi Arrested for Fencing Stolen Goods in Portland
A Portland man has been arrested in connection with a large-scale fencing operation involving stolen retail goods. The Gresham Police Department (GPD) announced the arrest of Said Alawi on Sunday morning after months of investigation into the sale of stolen merchandise in both Portland and Gresham.
Ryu Matsumoto Arrested for Stealing from Airport Passengers
A 21-year-old security inspector at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport has been arrested for allegedly stealing cash from a passenger during a routine baggage inspection. The suspect, Ryu Matsumoto, from Ota Ward, was taken into custody by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police and has since admitted to the charges, citing stress and financial hardship.
Dangelo Lewis Gets Suspended Sentence for 2021 Killing
A Jonesboro man who admitted to killing another man in 2021 will not serve prison time for the crime, following a court ruling that imposed a suspended sentence instead.
Zackary Cothren Charged in $78K Library Funds Theft
The longtime director of the Cleburne County Public Library is facing serious legal consequences after being arrested for allegedly misusing $78,000 in taxpayer funds, according to the Arkansas State Police (ASP).
Billy Fults Jr. & Jerry Hendrixson Charged in Tool Theft
Two men from Merry Oaks Road in Warren County are facing multiple charges following a burglary and theft investigation earlier this month, according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Department (WCSD).
Ahmed Moore Charged in Vehicle Theft, Drug Case
A Greenville man is facing multiple criminal charges after being arrested by police on Wednesday.
Morehead City Man Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges in Craven County
CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. — A Morehead City man remains in custody after being charged with multiple drug-related offenses.
Two Jacksonville Residents Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges Following Foot Chase in Onslow County
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. — Two Jacksonville residents are behind bars on multiple drug charges following an incident Monday evening.
Michael Stevenson Jr. Arrested in Duplin County Theft
DUPLIN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) – A man from Sneads Ferry is behind bars after Duplin County deputies arrested him on theft and drug-related charges.
