Chaman Silverio Balbuena Charged in $5M Elder Fraud
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Chaman Samael Silverio Balbuena, 31, of Defiance, Missouri, is among 13 individuals facing federal charges in a sophisticated scheme that defrauded elderly Americans of more than $5 million.
Adetomiwa Akindele Gets Prison for $1.7M Romance Scam
DENVER — A Nigerian national living in Minnesota has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for orchestrating a romance scam that defrauded a Colorado woman out of $1.7 million in cryptocurrency.
Nina Kravtsov, 89, Killed by Roommate in Nursing Home
CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (WABC) — A tragic and violent incident at a Brooklyn nursing home has left the family of 89-year-old Holocaust survivor Nina Kravtsov searching for answers — and justice.
Courtez McGee Gets 25 Years for 2022 Sikeston Murder
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) — A Charleston man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his involvement in a 2022 gang-related shooting in Sikeston that resulted in the death of an innocent bystander.
James Joines Jr. Arrested Over AED Theft in Telfair County
TELFAIR COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested James Richard Joines Jr., 56, the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director for Telfair County, on Wednesday over allegations of stealing an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) from the county courthouse.
Jesus Nunez, Garit Hernandez Arrested in Crane Theft Case
CRANE COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) — Two men are facing charges after admitting to a break-in and theft at a Phillips 66 property in Crane County, according to the Crane County Sheriff’s Office.
Kobe Lozano Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Chase in San Angelo
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — San Angelo Police Department (SAPD) arrested Kobe Lozano, 25, following a short vehicle pursuit on Wednesday afternoon.
Paul Vincent Arrested for Theft of 700-Pound Cemetery Bell
SARGENT COUNTY, N.D. (Valley News Live) — A North Dakota man was arrested after the theft of a 700-pound historic bell from White Stone Hill Cemetery, officials said.
Fargo Man Arrested for Choking Woman in Domestic Dispute
FARGO, N.D. — Jordan Brewster was arrested following an alleged domestic violence incident where he choked a woman to the point she could not breathe, according to court documents.
David George Gets 40 Years for Child Sex Abuse Crimes
Former West Fargo Principal David George Sentenced to 40 Years for Child Sex Abuse Crimes
Brook Rufsvold Charged with Exploiting Vulnerable Adults
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (Valley News Live) — Brook Rufsvold, a Valley City woman, is facing three counts of exploitation of an eligible adult after allegedly stealing money from clients at the Open Door Center, where she was employed.
Caleb Jireh Alexander Arrested for Impersonation in NY
NORWICH, N.Y. (WBNG) — A man from Columbus, Ohio, is facing serious charges after being arrested in Norwich, NY, for criminal impersonation and attempting to fraudulently enroll in high school.
Kaleb Olivas Arrested for Murder of Christopher Salazar
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) — Police have arrested a 17-year-old suspect in connection with the deadly shooting of a man found in the roadway on August 1.
Adam Lew Arrested in Mail Theft, Forgery, and Drug Case
PITTSBURG, CA – A routine traffic stop on the morning of September 14 led to the arrest of 36-year-old Adam Alexander Lew, a Pittsburg resident with a long criminal history involving theft, fraud, and drugs.
Kevian Lee Sr. Arrested for $40K Wire Theft in Louisiana
NAPOLEONVILLE, LA – An Alabama man has been arrested after allegedly stealing $40,000 worth of commercial wire from a Louisiana industrial supply company, authorities say.
Joaquin Deleon Guerrero Jr. Charged in Gas Theft, Drug Case
SAIPAN – Joaquin Deleon Guerrero Jr., 42, has been charged with illegal possession of a controlled substance, in addition to theft and tampering with a vehicle, after police linked him to the theft of gasoline from a Joeten Kiyu Public Library vehicle.
Jaimelynn Morales Sentenced for Marriage Fraud
SAIPAN – Jaimelynn Nebres Morales, a U.S. citizen born in 1993, has been sentenced to two years’ probation after pleading guilty to one count of marriage fraud, according to the U.S. District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands.
Tour Guide Kidnapped in Garapan Hit-and-Run Case
A viral hit-and-run incident in Garapan on August 25, 2025, has been officially linked to the kidnapping and assault of a local tour guide, according to the Department of Public Safety.
Christopher Journet Arrested for Motorcycle Theft
A former St. Martinville police officer, Christopher Journet, has been arrested and charged with felony theft following allegations that he stole a motorcycle from a local resident.
Jacob Matyas, Jennifer Bradbury Arrested in Drug Bust
Two Brattleboro residents are facing serious drug charges following a police raid at a local hotel.
Anthony Scott Indicted for Drug Trafficking in Frederick
Frederick, MD – A coordinated law enforcement effort has led to the indictment of Anthony Scott, who now faces multiple felony drug charges following a significant bust involving cocaine and oxycodone.
Roberto Carlos Campos Roque Arrested for 2018 Kidnapping, Rape
Frederick Police Department detectives have arrested Roberto Carlos Campos Roque, 43, of Maryland, in connection with a 2018 kidnapping and rape investigation. Campos Roque had been wanted by authorities since September 2019.
Logan Duecker Arrested in Gillespie County Drug Bust at 18
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — What began as a routine traffic stop in Gillespie County quickly led deputies to uncover a significant cache of illegal drugs, a handgun, and drug paraphernalia, resulting in felony charges for 18-year-old Logan Duecker.
David Kaiser Arrest Spurs Major Drug Bust in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — An arrest of wanted fugitive David Kaiser at a Fayetteville hotel in early September triggered a wider narcotics investigation, resulting in several arrests, the Fayetteville Police Department reported.
Marco Antonio Diaz Arrested in Major Meth Trafficking Bust in Mesquite
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Mesquite police arrested Marco Antonio Diaz of Colorado Monday in a significant drug trafficking case after uncovering a large methamphetamine shipment during a traffic stop.
Dillon Bozell Arrested in Russell Springs on Multiple Drug Charges
A Russell Springs man, 32-year-old Dillon Bozell, was arrested earlier today on multiple drug-related charges.
Seven Arrested in Springfield Drug Bust Led by Anthony Tejada-Cruz
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Seven suspects were arrested Tuesday afternoon during a drug bust at a High Street apartment building in Springfield, resulting in the seizure of over 100 grams of crack cocaine.
Rigoberto DeLeon Arrested in Laredo for Drugs, Guns & Gang Ties
LAREDO, Tex. — The Webb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, working with the DEA, arrested 27-year-old Rigoberto DeLeon on multiple drug and weapons charges following a search warrant execution on September 16.
Wesley Winters Arrested with Drugs, Sea Turtle Eggs in Florida
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — A Florida man is facing a combination of drug and wildlife charges after deputies discovered sea turtle eggs and narcotics in his van.
Colin King Sentenced to 38 Years for 2019 San Antonio Murder
SAN ANTONIO — Colin King was sentenced Monday to 38 years in prison for the 2019 murder of his co-worker, 45-year-old Shane Bourret, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office announced.
Taj Tariq Robinson Leads Major Drug Bust in Okaloosa County
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — A major drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana in Okaloosa County was dismantled after a multi-year investigation by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Pensacola Woman Found Guilty of Attempted Second-Degree Murder in May Shooting
PENSACOLA, Fla. — A 37-year-old woman has been found guilty of attempted second-degree murder with a firearm in connection to a May 2024 shooting in Pensacola.
Markell Guillory and Kenneth Lorden Arrested in Opelousas Drug Bust
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. — A narcotics investigation at a residence in Opelousas led to the arrest of three men on multiple drug and weapons charges.
Michael Hoover Arrested for Meth Possession in St. Albans
ST. ALBANS, W.Va. — Michael Hoover, 63, of St. Albans was arrested on September 15 for possession with intent to deliver controlled substances, the St. Albans Police Department reported.
