Eric Brown to Plead Guilty in $600K Patient Fraud Case
NEWTON, Mass. — A Newton-based therapist has agreed to plead guilty after secretly misusing $600,000 of his patient’s trust fund in an online investment romance scam, according to the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Avinash C. Patel, 19, Charged in Apex Scam Attempt
APEX, N.C. — A 19-year-old Apex man was arrested on September 25 after authorities say a scam attempt was uncovered and stopped in time.
Suping Zhu Arrested in Methuen Human Trafficking Case
METHUEN, Mass. — The owner of a Methuen massage parlor was arrested Friday on human trafficking-related charges following the recent shutdown of the business, Methuen police announced.
Ernest D. Payne Sentenced for Norwood Murder of Shakim Lewis-Johnson
NORWOOD, Mass. — Ernest D. Payne, 31, of Cambridge, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 15 years for the fatal shooting of Shakim Lewis-Johnson more than four years ago, the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office announced.
Kodak Black Faces Domestic Violence Claims Amid Custody Battle
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — South Florida rapper Kodak Black, born Bill Kapri, is embroiled in a heated custody battle in Broward County court amid allegations of domestic violence from Maranda Johnson, the mother of two of his children.
Edwin Tollinchi-Rodriguez Caught with Meth in Florida Prison
OCALA, Fla. — Edwin Tollinchi-Rodriguez, a 40-year-old federal inmate from Indiana, has landed in serious legal trouble after being found with a large quantity of nearly pure methamphetamine inside a Florida prison.
James Robert Dwyer Faces 22 New Charges in Senior Scam Case
HALIFAX, N.S. — James Robert Dwyer, 65, has been hit with 22 additional charges related to a series of renovation and repair scams targeting seniors in Halifax, authorities announced.
Felix Clark, Esther Amppiaw Guilty in Romance Scam Targeting Seniors
KELLER, Texas — Two Keller residents, Felix Clark, 36, and Esther Amppiaw, 33, have pleaded guilty to federal charges connected to a romance scam that defrauded elderly victims across the United States.
Eugenio Santoya Sanchez Charged in Wife’s Murder in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of his wife in the Valley Station neighborhood on September 14, Louisville Metro Police announced.
Delanta Darius Robertson Wanted in Lexington Park Stabbing Case
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — Authorities in Southern Maryland are actively searching for Delanta Darius Robertson, 21, of Baltimore, in connection with a stabbing that occurred Saturday evening in Lexington Park.
Albert Sweet Sentenced to 15 Years for Meth, Fentanyl Trafficking
SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. — A Bullitt County man was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Wednesday for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl, Shepherdsville Police confirmed.
David Jonathan Gates Arrested for Hanover Gas Station Shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a shooting that took place at a Circle K gas station in Hanover, Indiana, early Monday morning, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Gregory Chaney and Cassie Murillo Arrested in Vero Beach Drug Bust
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Vero Beach police arrested two suspects Thursday following a monthlong investigation into methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl sales at a home in Oakmont Park.
Ryan Joseph Little Charged in $1,400 Berwick Golf Club Theft
Berwick, Pa. — Ryan Joseph Little, 30, of Nescopeck, has been charged with theft after surveillance cameras caught him stealing $1,400 from the Berwick Golf Club in July.
Lancaster Man Devonaoux Chavez Arrested for Car Break-Ins in Canyon Country
Santa Clarita Deputies arrested 37-year-old Devonaoux Chavez of Lancaster early Sunday morning after he attempted to break into cars in Canyon Country by punching through their windows with his fists, according to the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station.
Kevin Prince Davis Sentenced to 15 Years for Cocaine Smuggling
COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) — Kevin Prince Davis, 46, of Cincinnati, was sentenced to 15 years (180 months) in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute over five kilograms of cocaine.
Scottie Shelton Charged in Kentucky Poaching and Drug Bust
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WKRC) — Scottie Shelton, 54, of Laurel County, Kentucky, has been charged following a large-scale poaching and drug bust, authorities confirmed.
Jawan Tyree Bates Dies After Shooting, Investigation Ongoing
Authorities responded after reports of shots fired and later learned a man with gunshot wounds had arrived at UC Medical Center in a private vehicle.
Robinah Masika Arrested for Alleged Child Theft in Kasese
Kasese, Uganda — Police in Kasese District have rescued an 11-month-old baby and arrested a woman suspected of child theft, sparking renewed concern over rising cases of child abductions in the region.
Marshee Luther Charged in Fatal Millvale Shooting
MILLVALE, Ohio (WKRC) – A fatal shooting in Millvale on Sunday has left one woman dead and another behind bars.
Sergio Rivas Arrested in ATV Theft and Burglary Case
FROSTPROOF, Fla. – A reported ATV theft earlier this month led to the arrest of Sergio Miguel Rivas, 42, of Frostproof, who is now facing multiple felony charges.
Joshua McPherson Charged in $2,800 Winnipeg Retail Thefts
Winnipeg, Manitoba – A 34-year-old man is facing multiple charges after Winnipeg police connected him to a series of shoplifting incidents totaling nearly $2,800 in stolen merchandise from several retail locations across the city.
Misty Smead, William Boyd Arrested in Drug Bust
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOIO) – Two individuals were arrested Friday following a drug-related search conducted by Springfield Township Police.
Jeffrey Crawford Indicted in $2.9M Fraud, Forgery Scheme
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A Cuyahoga County grand jury has indicted Jeffrey Crawford, 51, of Avon, in connection with two alleged fraud schemes totaling nearly $3 million.
Bruce Wayne Newton Jr. and Kyriq Wyatt Arrested in 2021 Silsbee Murder
Silsbee — Two additional suspects have been jailed in Hardin County, Texas, in connection with a 2021 murder linked to a drug deal gone wrong.
Algerreau McQueen Sentenced to 30 Years for 2022 Beaumont Murder
BEAUMONT — Algerreau Marquel McQueen, now 20, has pled guilty to murder for a fatal shooting that occurred when he was 17 in north Beaumont. On Monday morning, McQueen accepted a plea deal that caps his sentence at 30 years in prison, the maximum allowed under the agreement.
Catrien Van Petten Convicted of Fentanyl Conspiracy Near School
A Manhattan woman, Catrien Ann Van Petten, 36, was convicted Wednesday in Riley County District Court on five drug-related charges, including conspiracy to distribute fentanyl near a school.
Adyson Westgate, Jesup McClelland Arrested in Vehicle Burglaries
The Riley County Police Department reports two arrests following a two-month investigation into a series of vehicle burglaries.
Thomas Epting, Kenneth Sanders Arrested in Separate Manhattan Cases
Two Manhattan men were arrested Thursday and are currently being held in Riley County Jail. The arrests are unrelated.
NDLEA Arrests Two Drug Kingpins in Lagos, Seizes Multiple Narcotics
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two suspected drug kingpins in Lagos and confiscated large consignments of cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine destined for export to Europe.
