Viera Castro Arrested in $50K Scam Targeting Florida Senior
ORLANDO, Fla. (CBS12) — A quick-thinking bank teller helped uncover a $50,000 scam targeting a 71-year-old Florida man, ultimately leading to the arrest of Viera Castro.
Paul Regan Charged in $50M Ponzi-Like Investor Fraud
NEW YORK (WSJ/CBS12) — Federal prosecutors have charged financier Paul Regan with orchestrating a massive investment fraud scheme that defrauded more than 300 investors out of at least $50 million, according to newly unsealed court documents.
Harvey Dawkins to Face Trial in Canadian Job Scam Case
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Harvey Dawkins, a man from Mount Royal Estate in Portmore, is scheduled to stand trial on January 30 next year in connection with an alleged Canadian employment scam.
Rajadi Vishwa Sentenced in SAF Scam Bank Account Case
A 22-year-old Sri Lankan national, Rajadi Rajasinghe Manamendra Patabadilage Vishwa Madavi, was sentenced on 1 October to three months and two weeks in jail, along with a S$1,100 fine, for selling her bank account details that were later used in a scam involving impersonation of Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) personnel. If she fails to pay the fine, she will serve an additional three days in prison.
Diane Richards Jailed for Fraud Over Fake Rental Deposits
A 54-year-old woman, Diane Richards, was sentenced to two years and four months in prison after admitting to defrauding tenants by taking thousands of pounds in deposits for properties she did not own. Richards created fake tenancy agreements and collected money from seven victims, including international students seeking accommodation to start their studies at the University of Lincoln.
Five Jailed for £2M Romance Fraud and Money Laundering
Five men have been sentenced to prison after exploiting victims through romance fraud and laundering over £2 million. According to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), there were 40 confirmed victims between 2017 and 2024, with a suspected total of 99 victims affected by the scheme.
Jamal Thompson Arrested After Drive-By, Fight With Pensacola Police
A 22-year-old Pensacola man, Jamal Thompson, was arrested Monday night following a drive-by shooting and a violent confrontation with police during which he allegedly grabbed an officer’s Taser.
Shana Gulley Jailed Amid Escambia Homicide Investigation
A 37-year-old Pensacola woman wanted for questioning in a recent Escambia County homicide is now in jail on an unrelated warrant.
Jovon Booker, aka Playa Pat, Faces Federal Drug, Gun Charges
A 32-year-old Pensacola man already facing attempted murder charges has now been indicted on multiple federal charges, including drug trafficking, money laundering, and firearms offenses.
Kars-R-Us Scam Shut Down After $45M Fraud, AG Jeff Jackson Says
A fraudulent charity operation that claimed to support women with breast cancer has been shut down after a lawsuit filed by North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Secretary of State Elaine Marshall.
Matthew McCoy Charged After SC State Homecoming Shooting
An 18-year-old man has been charged following one of two separate shootings that occurred Saturday night during South Carolina State University’s Homecoming weekend, leaving one person dead and two others injured.
Zyasia Crumb Charged With Husband’s Murder in Bladen County
A 21-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with murder after allegedly stabbing her husband to death in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, according to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO).
Deshon Rucker Arrested in Wilmington Drug Trafficking Case
A Wilmington man has been arrested and charged with drug trafficking following a traffic stop conducted by the Wilmington Police Department (WPD) on September 19.
Wayne Keinzle Charged with Felony Child Abuse in Chadbourn
A Chadbourn man has been arrested and charged with felony child abuse following an investigation by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO).
Tori Wayland, Brian Berry Charged in Brunswick Meth Bust
Two people have been arrested following a months-long drug trafficking investigation in Brunswick County.
Bladen County Authorities Arrest Multiple in Cocaine Sales Investigation
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) and Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) have made several arrests following a coordinated investigation into controlled substance sales at ABC-licensed stores.
Columbus County Drug Investigation Leads to Arrest of Two Men in Tabor City
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. — Two men have been arrested on drug-related charges following a community-driven investigation in the Sandy Place community of Tabor City.
Bladen County Woman Arrested on Child Abuse Charges Involving 8-Year-Old Boy
BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. — The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) has arrested 40-year-old Crystal Ann Roberts on charges of abusing an 8-year-old boy, following a thorough investigation.
Columbus County Man Arrested on Multiple Drug and Firearm Charges Following Investigation
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. — Joe Russell Menser was arrested following a Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) investigation into suspected drug activity in the Pleasant Plains Community of Whiteville.
Five Charged in $450,000 Sweepstakes Scam Targeting Elderly La Crosse County Couple
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Five individuals are facing felony charges after allegedly orchestrating a complex sweepstakes scam that defrauded an elderly La Crosse County couple of more than $450,000 over eight months.
Luis Jimenez Barajas Charged in Fake Rolex Scam in Storm Lake
STORM LAKE, IA — Two men, Luis Jimenez Barajas, 28, of Laurens, and 22-year-old Sebastian Alexander Gutierrez of Newell, face felony theft charges after allegedly selling fake Rolex watches on Facebook Marketplace.
Evyan Chaskey Arrested for Grand Larceny in Malta Theft Case
MALTA, NY (WRGB) — Evyan D. Chaskey, 40, of Plattsburgh, has been charged with grand larceny and conspiracy following a theft incident on October 2 at Market 32 on Kendall Way.
Jesse Stockman Sentenced for Multiple Colonie Burglaries
Albany, NY (WRGB) — Jesse Stockman, 38, of Latham, has been sentenced to 4-12 years in state prison for a series of burglaries targeting retail stores in Colonie.
Trevonte Toussaint Pleads No Contest in Dark Web Child Porn Case
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) — Trevonte Toussaint, 23, pleaded no contest Friday to charges involving visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct related to child pornography.
Courtney Jenkins Arrested for Armed Burglary in Cairo, NY
Cairo, NY (WRGB) — A Freehold woman is facing multiple felony charges after she was found inside a stranger’s home in the Town of Cairo, reportedly armed with scissors.
Shamier Fairley Arrested for Felony Drug Possession in Albany
Albany, NY (WRGB) — Albany County Sheriff Craig D. Apple, Sr. announced the arrest of Shamier Fairley, a 20-year-old resident of Cohoes, on serious drug charges after a traffic stop in Albany.
Jason Cabassa Sentenced for Strangling Ex-Fiancée
White Plains, NY (WRGB) — Jason Cabassa, a 41-year-old man from Mount Vernon, has been sentenced to three years in state prison for a violent domestic assault against his former fiancée.
Lane Stannard, Joel Keeny Charged in Albany Co. Shooting
Albany County, NY — Two men are facing felony attempted murder charges following a targeted shooting early Sunday morning that left a woman injured in the Town of Rensselaerville.
Anthony Boyd Indicted for Fatal Sheridan Avenue Stabbing in Albany
Albany, NY (WRGB) — Anthony Boyd, 36, an Albany resident, has been formally indicted in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred last week on Sheridan Avenue. The Albany County District Attorney, Lee C. Kindlon, announced the charges include Murder in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, and three counts of Tampering With Physical Evidence.
Angel Herrera, 6 Others Arrested in San Jose Robbery
Police in San Jose have arrested seven individuals in connection with a violent smash-and-grab robbery that left an 88-year-old jewelry store owner hospitalized.
Kim Scott Charged in Cleveland Paid Leave Theft Case
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Kim Scott, Cleveland’s Chief City Planner, was arrested on Wednesday and is now facing a fifth-degree felony theft charge, according to court records.
Sergio Lopez, 2 Others Arrested in Cranston Theft Plot
CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Three men allegedly connected to a South American Theft Group were arrested Wednesday evening after alert neighbors in Cranston reported suspicious behavior.
Dallas Officer Shawn Freeman Charged With Felony Theft
DALLAS – A longtime member of the Dallas Police Department, Senior Corporal Shawn Freeman, has turned himself in following a felony theft warrant issued for his arrest.
Ruben Flores, Jasmine Bishop Charged in Retail Theft Ring
THE WOODLANDS, Texas – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has arrested two individuals, Ruben Flores and Jasmine Bishop, on charges of Organized Retail Theft following a series of incidents targeting stores in The Woodlands.
Kayla Conner Arrested for Jewelry Theft From Clients’ Homes
BUNNELL, Fla. – A professional home cleaner in Bunnell has been arrested for allegedly stealing jewelry and other valuables from her clients’ homes and pawning them, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) announced on Thursday.
