Vatsal Mistry Charged in Ohio-Michigan Scam Operation
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Federal authorities have arrested Vatsal Pankajkumar Mistry in connection with a sophisticated money laundering scheme linked to a “phantom hacker” scam targeting elderly victims in Ohio and Michigan.
Herline Lochard, 11 Others Charged in Fake Nursing Scam
As part of a years-long federal investigation into fraudulent nursing credentials, prosecutors have announced charges against 12 more individuals tied to a scheme that sold over 7,000 fake diplomas.
Alexander Daravina Charged in $200K Pandemic Fraud Scheme
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania inmate is facing federal charges after allegedly orchestrating a pandemic-related unemployment fraud scheme worth over $200,000 — all from behind bars.
Ex-CEO Anthony Lang Sentenced for $600K Fraud
A former CEO of a northern Iowa telecommunications company was sentenced Friday to over three years in federal prison after admitting to stealing more than $600,000 from his employer.
Tyler Canfield Pleads Guilty to DUI Homicide in Postmaster’s Death
The driver responsible for the death of White Mills postmaster Elizabeth A. Struble in a crash last October has pleaded guilty to felony charges in Wayne County Court of Common Pleas.
Deputy Richard Fatherley Charged in Kansas Jail Inmate Death
KANSAS CITY — A Wyandotte County sheriff’s deputy has been charged with murder following the in-custody death of inmate Charles Adair this summer, authorities announced July 18.
Brandon Cifani Faces Charges After Targeting Caregivers and Minors
ALMONT TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Brandon Cifani, 29, appeared before a federal judge Friday amid allegations he targeted caregivers and minors through deception and exploitation.
Taejon McFulson Charged in Davenport Theft and Burglary Spree
DAVENPORT, Iowa — A 21-year-old man identified as Taejon McFulson faces multiple charges after allegedly stealing a car, burglarizing a local vape shop twice, and resisting arrest while armed with knives, according to Davenport Police.
Jiang Jingcai Arrested in Marion County Elder Fraud Sting
MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies arrested a man accused of scamming an elderly resident out of thousands of dollars in a fraudulent scheme involving fake tech support and bogus bank agents.
McKenna Holmes Charged in Snake-Throwing Burglary Incident
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield woman is facing serious charges after allegedly breaking into the same home on two consecutive days, claiming ownership of the property, and throwing the homeowner’s pet snake during a confrontation.
Cedar Rapids Man Arrested for Starting Trash Can Fire While Carrying Sword
CEDAR RAPIDS — A 19-year-old man was arrested Thursday for allegedly starting a trash can fire and several smaller fires at Greene Square Park while carrying a sword.
Ryan Terry Pleads Guilty in Piscataway Bank Fraud Scheme
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A former Essex County Sheriff’s Officer and current resident of Piscataway has admitted to participating in a multi-person bank fraud scheme, federal authorities announced.
Yuslainie Ag Yusuf Faces Sexual Offence Trial Verdict Oct 30
KOTA KINABALU — The prosecution has officially closed its case against silat instructor Yuslainie Ag Yusuf, 29, who is accused of committing sexual offences against his 15-year-old female student.
Brian Busani Moyo Convicted in Highlanders FC Fraud Case
Former Highlanders Football Club CEO Brian Busani Moyo (54) has been found guilty of fraud for misleading the club during a player transfer deal.
Antonio Gonzalez Convicted Again for Child Pornography
A Virginia man, previously convicted for child sexual abuse material (CSAM), has once again been found guilty in federal court—this time for distributing and possessing explicit material involving children on the messaging platform Kik.
Thalha Jubair: Teen Hacker Linked to $115M Ransom, Arrested in UK
WILLIAMSPORT — British national Thalha Jubair, 19, has been charged by federal prosecutors for orchestrating a series of cyberattacks that extorted over $115 million from American businesses and government agencies.
Nathan Mihm Sentenced for Perjury and Theft in Adams County Case
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Former Adams County Township Trustee Nathan Mihm has been sentenced following an investigation by the Indiana State Board of Accounts (ISBA) that uncovered charges of perjury, theft, and conflict of interest.
David Lunedei Jr. Arrested for Vehicle Burglary and Theft in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — David Angelo Lunedei Jr., 44, was arrested on September 18 and charged with two counts of unarmed vehicle burglary, grand theft, theft, and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Gainesville Police Department reports.
Napharon Bennett Sentenced for Attempted Armed Robbery and Car Break-Ins
KENOSHA, Wis. — Napharon Bennett, 19, was sentenced on September 18, 2025, to 4.5 years in prison, with credit for 532 days served, followed by six years of extended supervision for his role in an attempted armed robbery and numerous vehicle break-ins across Kenosha.
Diongella Hall Arrested in Vicksburg on Racketeering Charges
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Authorities in Warren County arrested 36-year-old Diongella Marqwice Hall after Florida officials alerted them about a fugitive believed to have moved to Vicksburg. Hall was taken into custody on South Frontage Road, where she was working at a motel.
Earnest Dee Jr. Sentenced for Stealing 27 Pounds of Marijuana in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Earnest Dee Jr., a Vicksburg resident, has been sentenced following his conviction for stealing 27 pounds of marijuana from a local cannabis business.
Vicksburg Woman Arrested for Selling Methamphetamine to Undercover Officer
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Elizabeth Heather Wright, 47, was taken into custody on September 2 following an undercover operation targeting methamphetamine sales in Vicksburg.
Charles Sims Sentenced to Life for Murder of La’Datra Williams
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. — Charles Sims, 57, was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in the killing of La’Datra Williams, a mother of four from Vicksburg. The sentencing took place on August 25 before Judge Brad Touchstone.
Poplarville Trio Arrested for Meth Found in Sweet Tea Jug
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (VDN) — Three individuals were arrested Wednesday evening after a traffic stop in Poplarville uncovered methamphetamine concealed inside a sweet tea container, the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Matthew Sablan Sentenced for Tamuning Post Office Burglary
GUAM (VDN) — A 36-year-old man has been sentenced in federal court after admitting to a break-in at the Tamuning post office and stealing mail, including packages and tubs of letters.
Jose Padilla Theft Charges Dismissed With Prejudice
HIDALGO COUNTY, Texas (VDN) — A former Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office commander, previously convicted of accepting a bribe from a drug trafficker, has had multiple theft-related charges dismissed with prejudice, court records show.
Laci Silgjord Sentenced for Attempted Estate Theft
CARLTON, Minn. — Former Cloquet police officer Laci Silgjord, 37, has been sentenced to three years of supervised probation for attempting to illegally obtain over $150,000 from the estate of an elderly woman she met during a call for service.
Jacob Montgomery Sentenced for Carjacking and Police Chase
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio (WOIO) — An Ashtabula man was sentenced Friday to 11 to 16.5 years in prison after a violent, multi-city police chase and carjacking earlier this year.
Jason Warter Gets 51 Months for Copper Theft, Burglary
Jason Dean Warter, a 41-year-old man from Auburn, Washington, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison after pleading guilty in three separate criminal cases involving copper wire theft, a police pursuit, and a storage unit burglary. The sentencing took place on September 12, with all sentences to run concurrently.
Rufus Crane Sentenced for Stealing Plane, Flying Interstate
A former student pilot from Houston County was sentenced on Wednesday to over a year in federal prison for stealing an aircraft and flying it across state lines.
Marvin Wicker Convicted of Theft on His 41st Birthday
A Philadelphia man awaiting trial for a fatal 2024 hit-and-run was convicted Thursday of retail theft in a Montgomery County courtroom. Marvin Anthony Wicker, who turned 41 the day of the verdict, was found guilty of retail theft, receiving stolen property, and evading arrest on foot after two shoplifting incidents at a Target store in Plymouth Township.
Gregory Siener Denied Probation in Church Theft Case
The former treasurer of Reidland United Methodist Church, Gregory Siener, was denied shock probation on Friday after serving six months of a seven-year prison sentence for embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from the church.
Michelle Godwin Arrested After 9 Dead Dogs Found
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Grand Rivers woman on Thursday, Sept. 18, following the discovery of multiple deceased animals during a search of her property.
John Harrison, 3 Others Sentenced in Oakland RV Killing
Four men have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in the 2021 killing of Paul Schrager, a homeless Oakland man who was shot during a robbery at his RV.
Ricardo Campos Gets 50 Years to Life for 2019 Killing
A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for his role in the 2019 killing of Eli Gamaliel Victoriano-Che, a case authorities say stemmed from a revenge plot involving drugs and robbery.
Jamaican Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder in Deadly Wilson County Marina Robbery
A Wilson County jury has convicted a 41-year-old Jamaican man in connection with a deadly 2024 robbery at Cedar Creek Marina that claimed the life of an innocent bystander.
Javier Delarosa Sentenced to 40 Years for Assaulting Officer and Evading Arrest in Henderson County
A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to 40 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice following his conviction for aggravated assault against a public servant and evading arrest or detention with a vehicle.
Meridian Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison
A 40-year-old Meridian man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for his role in a major drug trafficking organization operating in the area.
Kingston Woman with History of Drug Arrests Charged Again in Narcotics Case
A Kingston woman with a lengthy history of drug-related arrests has once again been charged with felony narcotics possession, according to Ulster County jail records.
Jackson County Man Sentenced for Providing Drugs That Led to Fatal Overdose
A Jackson County man has been sentenced for his role in a fatal drug overdose that occurred near Black River Falls.
