Daniel Balan Pleads Guilty in ATM Skimming Scheme
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Daniel Balan, 46, has pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges after being caught running an ATM skimming operation in Tallahassee, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida.
Teacher Kerri Simon Kelly Arrested on Multiple Charges in Texas
ORANGE, Texas — Kerri Simon Kelly, a cosmetology teacher at West Orange-Stark High School, was arrested on multiple charges by Vinton police on September 8, officials confirmed.
David Allen Tovar Sentenced to 28 Years for Child Abuse
BEAUMONT, Texas — A Jefferson County jury sentenced 43-year-old David Allen Tovar to 28 years in prison on Monday after finding him guilty of continuous sexual abuse of a child, a first-degree felony punishable by 25 years to life.
Three Arrested in Hillsborough County Cocaine Trafficking Bust
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — Three individuals were arrested following a SWAT-led search warrant execution on a Hillsborough County residence tied to cocaine trafficking.
Florida Teen Arrested for Second-Degree Murder in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida teenager was arrested Friday on charges of second-degree murder involving a firearm, authorities announced.
Roberto Espino Arrested for Cocaine Trafficking in Lake Worth Beach
LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Deputies arrested 25-year-old Roberto Espino Monday night after a high-speed chase and discovering 150 grams of cocaine concealed in a fast food bag.
Abigail Tuttle O’Keeffe Extradited to PA in Animal Cruelty Case
PHILADELPHIA — A woman charged in one of the largest farm animal cruelty cases in Bucks County history has been extradited from Belize and turned over to local authorities.
Orenthia Upshur Held for Trial in Murder of Maisha Coon
BENSALEM, Pa. — A Trenton man accused of killing his girlfriend in a Bensalem hotel is headed to trial after all charges were held during a preliminary hearing Wednesday at the Bucks County Justice Center.
Jimmie Torres, Son Charged in Major Philly Drug Bust
PHILADELPHIA — A major cocaine and crack cocaine trafficking organization operating in North Philadelphia has been dismantled following a sweeping multi-agency investigation and arrests announced this week by Attorney General Dave Sunday.
Matthew Bustin Sentenced in Bensalem Stalking Case
BENSALEM, Pa. — A Montgomery County man has been sentenced for a disturbing campaign of stalking that terrorized a Bensalem Township woman, ultimately forcing her to move out of her home in fear for her safety.
John Mathis Faces New Charges After Armed Robbery, Shooting
LEVITTOWN, Pa. — John Thomas Mathis, 44, of Levittown, is facing a new set of felony charges in Bucks County following a violent crime spree on August 2, 2025, that included an armed robbery in Philadelphia, a gunpoint threat in Bensalem, and an officer-involved shooting.
Shannon Lewis Arrested for Aggravated Assault in Oxford Valley Mall Shooting
MIDDLETOWN TWP., Pa. — Shannon James Lewis, 33, of Philadelphia, has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault and other offenses in connection with a shooting at the Oxford Valley Mall on June 19, 2025.
Clayton Lewis and Kearyn Baccus Sentenced Over A-League Betting Scam
Former A-League footballers Clayton Lewis and Kearyn Baccus have received two-year conditional release orders for their roles in a betting scam during a match in December 2023. The duo was paid $10,000 each to deliberately earn yellow cards in a Macarthur FC versus Sydney FC game, affecting overseas betting outcomes.
Quebec Man Pleads Guilty to Scamming Seniors of $43K in BC
A 28-year-old man from Quebec, Karim Haddouche, has pleaded guilty to defrauding seniors in Saanich and Nanaimo out of over $43,000. The Saanich Police Major Crime Unit launched an investigation after two similar fraud cases were reported on February 28, 2024.
David Martinez Sentenced for Stealing $100K from Bob Wills Foundation
HALL COUNTY, Texas — David Martinez, 41, of Slaton, Texas, was sentenced Tuesday to 18 years in prison for second-degree felony theft. Court documents reveal Martinez stole nearly $100,000 from the Bob Wills Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the legacy of a local music legend.
Rathell Ross and Gerrad Rivera-Willis Sentenced for KC Bank Robbery
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two Kansas City men have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a bank robbery.
Armet Cortes and Willmer Guzman Jailed for Distraction Thefts
Two members of an organised criminal network, Armet Asprilla Cortes, 55, and Willmer Guzman, 62, have been jailed for a series of distraction thefts targeting vulnerable bank customers.
Phoenix Man Junn Coleman Sentenced to 18 Years for Armed Robbery
PHOENIX — Junn Alan Quinto Coleman, 35, was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Monday for a robbery and shooting that took place last year, officials announced.
Kieron Long Jailed 4.5 Years for 13 House Burglaries in Northampton
Kieron Stuart Robert Long, 39, has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison after admitting to 13 charges related to a series of house burglaries.
Byron Backman Pleads Guilty to Copper Wire Theft at Falkirk Mine
Byron Backman, arrested for stealing copper wire from Falkirk Mine near Underwood, North Dakota, has pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit criminal mischief and theft.
Henry Aguilar Charged with Capital Murder in Fatal Houston Shooting
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – An 18-year-old man is facing capital murder charges after a fatal shooting that followed a carjacking in west Houston, authorities say.
Howard Solomon Jailed for Stealing $549K from Oakland Gym
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — A former director of a youth boxing gym in East Oakland has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for embezzling over $549,000 from the nonprofit organization he once led, according to federal prosecutors.
Jessica Ellis Sentenced to Jail for Theft and Vehicle Interference
Jessica Ellis, 29, of Coates Way, was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison at Hatfield Magistrates’ Court on September 23 after pleading guilty to multiple offences.
Eight Arrested in Kenosha Linked Retail Theft Ring Tied to Mexican Cartel
Eight individuals were arrested and charged in May for their roles in a retail theft ring tied to the Mexican cartel La Familia Michoacana, according to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office.
Texas Brothers Charged in Minnesota Family Kidnapping and Crypto Theft
GRANT, Minn. (FOX 9) — Two Texas brothers, Raymond Christian Garcia, 23, and Isiah Angelo Garcia, 24, face multiple charges after allegedly kidnapping and holding a Washington County family hostage at gunpoint. The suspects reportedly stole over $72,000 in cryptocurrency during the ordeal.
Karanveer Singh, Jaspreet Gill Charged in $26K Elderly Scam Attempt
TOWN OF ULSTER, N.Y. — Two individuals were charged following an attempted theft of $26,000 from an elderly resident, who worked with police to catch the suspects, Ulster Police said Wednesday.
Montie & Misty Shover Charged in Adair Jail Theft Case
COLUMBIA, Ky. — Two former employees of the Adair County Regional Jail, Montie D. Shover, 55, and Misty M. Shover, 56, have been arrested following an investigation into theft and official misconduct.
Mark Erjavec Charged in $975K COVID Relief Fraud Case
EDINA, Minn. — A 49-year-old man from Edina, Mark Erjavec, is facing federal charges for allegedly defrauding COVID-19 relief programs out of nearly $975,000 intended to support small businesses during the pandemic.
Bill Fayed & Carlos Mesta Caught After Big Rig Chase
LOS ANGELES — Two convicted felons are in custody after a dramatic police chase involving a stolen big rig cab that stretched across Southern California on Wednesday.
Waretown Woman Charged in $6,000 Jewelry Theft Case
STAFFORD — A Waretown woman has been charged after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from a home in Stafford Township, police said.
Lo-ren Ellis Arrested After Chase and Crash in Moore County
A man was arrested Wednesday night after leading Moore County deputies on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash.
Man Arrested for Impersonating Officer at Charlie Kirk Memorial
A Moore County man was arrested Friday after entering Arizona’s State Farm Stadium armed and claiming to be law enforcement during preparations for conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s memorial service.
Dennis Bannick Charged With 2006 Student Sex Offenses
ROBBINS, N.C. — A Moore County teacher has been arrested and charged with multiple felony sex offenses involving a student from nearly two decades ago.
Garage Door Installer Kyle Hansen Charged in Utah Theft Case
LOGAN, Utah — A Hyrum-based garage door installer is facing felony charges after allegedly scamming multiple customers out of more than $11,000. Kyle Bret Hansen, 41, owner of Apex Garage Doors, was arrested and booked into the Cache County Jail following an investigation by the Cache County Sheriff’s Office.
Erik Villegas Cusi Admits to Drug Smuggling in Laredo
LAREDO, Texas — Erik Villegas Cusi, a 49-year-old man from Queretaro, Mexico, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to smuggle four kilograms of fentanyl and two kilograms of cocaine into the United States.
Leo Hill Arrested in Aberdeen for Drug Possession and Paraphernalia
ABERDEEN, N.C. — Deputies arrested 39-year-old Leo Hill on Wednesday after executing a search warrant that uncovered suspected ecstasy, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and over $1,600 in cash.
Tavares Nelson Arrested for Birmingham Homicide of Letaris Franklin
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A Birmingham man has been arrested in connection to a homicide that occurred earlier this year.
Mark Lamont Harris Jr. Arrested in Little Rock Double Homicide
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a double homicide from December 2023.
Renee Carpenter and Jacob Bailey Arrested in Vinita Homicide
VINITA, Okla. — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is leading a homicide investigation after a suspicious death was reported Monday morning.
Terrence Biggs Jr. Arrested in New York for Vermont Murder
PORTLAND, N.Y. — Authorities arrested Terrence Biggs Jr., 25, of Michigan, early Wednesday morning in Portland, New York, in connection to a fatal shooting in Vermont.
