Robert Goodwin Accused in Seabreeze Trip Fraud
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A Massachusetts travel agent accused of orchestrating a massive trip scam targeting Seabreeze High School students has been located in California and faces extradition to Florida.
Bernice Marie Pate Charged in Medicaid Fraud Case
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Bernice Marie Pate, 51, of Inkster, has been charged with 10 counts of Medicaid fraud – false claim, following allegations that she exploited Michigan’s Medicaid transportation reimbursement program. Each count carries a potential four-year felony sentence.
Ronald Van Price Charged in Maryland Bribery Scheme
BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — A former Maryland Department of Labor official has been indicted in connection with a large-scale fraud and bribery scheme involving COVID-19 cleaning contracts, prosecutors announced Thursday.
Kanaisha Middleton Charged in DMV License Scam
MINEOLA, N.Y. (WABC) — Seven people, including New York DMV employees, have been indicted in a driver’s license cheating scheme that prosecutors say allowed unqualified applicants to obtain commercial driving permits on Long Island.
Joshua Schmidt Pleads Guilty in Animal Neglect Case
DAVENPORT, Iowa — A Davenport man charged in a disturbing animal neglect case has pleaded guilty and been sentenced, according to Scott County Court records.
Four Kiwis Jailed for $330K Queensland Car Scam
BRISBANE, Australia — Four New Zealanders living in Queensland have pleaded guilty to a $330,000 vehicle fraud scheme that deceived 34 car buyers across the state.
Raheem McNish Charged in Mississauga Carjacking Spree
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — An 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy have been arrested after a violent carjacking spree in Mississauga left multiple victims assaulted and injured, according to Peel Regional Police.
Raymond Kim Charged in Richmond Hill Murder Case
RICHMOND HILL, Ontario — A 23-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder following what police are calling an unprovoked attack that left a 54-year-old man dead in Richmond Hill on Wednesday afternoon.
Tristan Kalijundic Arrested for Whitby Assault
WHITBY, Ontario — A 39-year-old Whitby man has been arrested and charged in connection with an August assault that left one person seriously injured.
Shane and James O’Driscoll Charged in Roofing Scam
AJAX, Ontario — Durham Regional Police are investigating whether there are more victims after two men were arrested in connection with an alleged roofing scam in Ajax.
Ralph Trilokie Charged in Markham Shooting
MARKHAM, Ontario — A 51-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after shots were fired at a vehicle in Markham last week, according to York Regional Police.
Patricia Lindo-Ahono Indicted in Nursing Home Assault
BAYVILLE, New Jersey — Patricia Lindo-Ahono, 59, the director of nursing at Crystal Lake Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, has been indicted and arraigned on multiple charges related to the alleged assault of an elderly resident and a subsequent cover-up, state officials announced this week.
Steven Smink Gets 95 Years for Murder-for-Hire Plot
ATLANTIC COUNTY, N.J. — A Philadelphia man, convicted of organizing a multi-year murder-for-hire scheme that targeted New Jersey prosecutors and judges, has been sentenced to 95 years in state prison, officials announced.
Vicente Lopez Indicted in $3.4M Medicaid Fraud Case
NEW JERSEY — A 63-year-old East Orange man has been indicted for orchestrating a $3.4 million Medicaid fraud scheme, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced.
Two Arrested in $117K Elder Scam in East Rockaway
EAST ROCKAWAY, N.Y. — The Nassau County Police Department’s Electronic Squad Fraud and Forgery Section has arrested a second suspect in connection with an elder scam and attempted grand larceny that began earlier this month.
Michael Kiszka, Gregory Kubina Charged in Oxycodone Scheme
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Two New Jersey residents are facing federal charges for allegedly running a multi-county oxycodone distribution operation that trafficked thousands of pills, according to Acting U.S. Attorney and Special Attorney Alina Habba.
Plainfield Gang Members Sentenced to 9 Years for Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine Distribution
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Three members of a Plainfield-based drug trafficking organization affiliated with the Sex, Money, Murder subset of the Bloods street gang have been sentenced to 108 months in federal prison, Acting U.S. Attorney and Special Attorney Alina Habba announced this week.
West Milford Woman Pleads Guilty to $144K Social Security Fraud
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — A West Milford woman has pleaded guilty to defrauding the Social Security Administration (SSA) of more than $144,000 in survivor benefits meant for her deceased mother, Acting U.S. Attorney and Special Attorney Alina Habba announced.
Norberto Celerino, Previously Deported Multiple Times, Charged in Napa County Crash That Killed Six
NAPA COUNTY, Calif. — A man charged with six counts of murder in connection with a fatal DUI crash in Napa County had been deported several times before the incident, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Julian Fleming Charged in Fatal Pennsylvania ATV Crash
COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Former college football standout Julian Fleming has been charged with homicide by motor vehicle in connection with the May 2025 ATV crash that killed his girlfriend, Alyssa Boyd, authorities announced.
Former Prophecy Asset Management CEO Charged in $294 Million Securities Fraud Scheme
Federal prosecutors have charged Jeffrey Spotts, 58, of Summit, New Jersey, with orchestrating a $294 million securities fraud conspiracy while serving as CEO and co-founder of Prophecy Asset Management LP, Acting U.S. Attorney and Special Attorney Alina Habba announced Tuesday.
Alejandro Aguilar-Espinoza Arrested in $1.4M Train Cargo Theft
Police have arrested a Los Angeles man linked to a major theft ring after recovering more than $1.4 million in stolen train cargo, authorities announced Thursday.
Former Fresno Detective Rey Medeles Charged in $60K Theft
A former Fresno police detective has been released on bond after being arrested Thursday for allegedly stealing $60,000 in cash from the department’s evidence room.
Melissa Galvani Sentenced for 2019 Fentanyl Theft in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. — Former Fresno nurse Melissa Galvani was sentenced Thursday to 180 days in custody and two years of probation after pleading guilty to stealing fentanyl from her employer in 2019. The judge allowed Galvani to split her jail time, serving 90 days behind bars and 90 days completing an adult offender work program.
Salvador Rizo Pacheco Wanted in Kerman Wedding Homicide
KERMAN, Calif. — Fresno County Sheriff’s detectives have identified Salvador Rizo Pacheco, 53, of Kerman, as the primary suspect in a homicide that occurred at a wedding on October 4. An arrest warrant has been issued for Pacheco, who is described as 5’8″ tall and weighing 265 pounds.
Genaro Renteria Arrested in Clovis Tool Theft Case
CLOVIS, Calif. — A Fresno man, Genaro Renteria, 33, has been arrested in connection with a tool theft in Clovis after a Fresno County Sheriff’s deputy recognized him while watching FOX26.
Carlos Ayala Sentenced to Life for 2023 Visalia Murder
VISALIA, Calif. — A man has been sentenced to life in prison for a murder that took place in 2023, the district attorney’s office announced.
Tiffany Rochelle Burnside Faces New Charges After Impersonation Arrest
A Mississippi woman is facing additional charges after pretending to be another person following her arrest in Rankin County.
Michael Moore, Keonadre Goodlett Arrested in Theft Spree
Authorities in Spindale, North Carolina, have arrested two men accused of stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of tools from Harbor Freight stores across North and South Carolina.
Dexter Carrington Arrested for Selling Stolen Car
Austin, Texas – Police have arrested 32-year-old Dexter Avery Carrington after he allegedly tried to sell a stolen car from Houston to an Austin dealership using fake documents. He now faces six felony charges, with more expected.
Three Arrested in Jones County Theft Spree
Jones County, Texas — Three suspects are behind bars following a series of thefts and burglaries that stretched across multiple counties in the Big Country region.
Ex-Fresno Detective Rey Medeles Charged in Theft Case
FRESNO, Calif. — A former Fresno police detective has been arrested following a joint federal and state investigation into allegations that he stole more than $60,000 in cash from the department’s evidence room.
ECU Employee Matthew Dickson Charged in $215K Theft
GREENVILLE, N.C. — A longtime East Carolina University employee has been arrested and charged with stealing more than $200,000 worth of equipment from the university, which police say he later tried to sell online.
Craven County Couple Charged with Cocaine Possession
CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. — A Craven County couple was arrested over the weekend after deputies say they found cocaine during a traffic stop.
Three Men Arrested in Pitt County Drug Bust
PITT COUNTY, N.C. — Three men have been arrested in connection with a long-term drug investigation conducted by the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office targeting organized criminal activity.
Second Arrest in North Dakota Cemetery Bell Theft
GWINNER, N.D. — A second suspect has been arrested in the theft of a 700-pound, century-old bell from White Stone Hill Cemetery in Gwinner.
Charles Vanhorn, Kimberly Elliott Arrested in Drug Bust
RABUN COUNTY, Ga. — A routine traffic stop in Rabun County led to a major drug bust earlier this week, according to the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office.
