Yordanys Rodriguez Arrested in Elder Fraud Scam
CULPEPER COUNTY, Va. —
A fast-acting family and coordinated police work helped stop an 82-year-old Culpeper County resident from losing over $20,000 in a sophisticated phone scam aimed at seniors, according to the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO).
Zachary Horwitz’s Hollywood Ponzi Scheme Exposed
Actor Zachary J. Horwitz — known professionally as Zach Avery — is the focus of a new Prime Video docuseries exploring one of Hollywood’s most shocking financial frauds.
Israeli Nationals Arrested in Koh Samui for Fake USD Scam
KOH SAMUI, Surat Thani — Thai authorities arrested two Israeli nationals accused of exchanging counterfeit US dollars, resulting in a loss of 21,840 baht. Police and immigration officials continue investigating to prevent further economic disruption.
Chrispinus Nandafu Held for Fake KNEC Exam Scam
Sunday, October 12, 2025 — NAIROBI, Kenya:
Detectives attached to the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) have arrested a university student accused of running a sophisticated online scam selling fake KNEC examination papers.
Shamit Naidu Jailed for Dandenong Meth Trafficking
MELBOURNE —
A Victorian judge has jailed Shamit Naidu, 30, for three years after the Cranbourne South man arrived at a Dandenong Drug Court appointment in a fraudulently obtained Toyota LandCruiser containing methamphetamine and cash.
Shatoya Heckstall Charged in SNAP Fraud Case
ONTARIO COUNTY, N.Y. —
A Rochester woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $3,700 in SNAP benefits from a person she was assigned to assist, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office.
Johnathan Byrd Arrested in Ithaca on Burglary Charge
ITHACA, N.Y. —
A 36-year-old Ithaca man is facing several charges after being taken into custody early Friday morning on an active arrest warrant, according to the Ithaca Police Department.
Juston Crisp Arrested for Sexual Abuse Near Geneva Pier
GENEVA, N.Y. —
A Shortsville man was arrested Thursday in connection with an alleged sexual abuse incident near the lakefront pier in Geneva.
Brandy Michels, Dustin Wiemer Arrested in Sodus Abuse
SODUS, N.Y. —
A Wayne County couple has been arrested following a months-long investigation into alleged child abuse, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.
Judith Strapp Charged with DWI After Richmond Crash
RICHMOND, N.Y. —
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Honeoye woman following a one-car crash that occurred just after midnight on Saturday.
Postal Worker Bridgette Ragland Arrested for Check Theft
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas —
A U.S. Postal Service employee has been arrested following an investigation into the theft and alteration of a $44,000 city check, according to the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
Brett Hamilton Arrested for Civic Club Fund Theft
DEARBORN COUNTY, Ind. —
A Greendale man has been arrested on multiple felony theft and fraud charges following a three-month investigation into stolen funds from a local civic organization, according to the Indiana State Police.
Troy Thomas Charged in Major Meth Dealing Case
DEARBORN COUNTY, Ind. —
A Cincinnati man has been charged with multiple felony drug offenses after an extensive investigation into methamphetamine distribution in Dearborn County, officials announced.
David Michael Brannon Arrested for Stolen Property in Ripley County
RIPLEY COUNTY, Mo. — David Michael Brannon is in custody following a coordinated search warrant executed by the Ripley County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and Carter County Sheriff’s Office.
Marsel Brejon Davis Sentenced to 27 Months for Fentanyl Trafficking
BEAUMONT — Marsel Brejon Davis, 33, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl in Beaumont, announced U.S. District Court Judge Michael Truncale.
Christopher Tubb Arrested in Tyler County with Meth and Guns
Tyler County — Authorities arrested Christopher Tubb, 52, of Woodville, following a joint narcotics and organized crime investigation that led to a major seizure of drugs and firearms.
Four Arrested in Vanderburgh County for Multi-County Burglaries
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Four individuals have been arrested by the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office in connection with a string of burglaries and thefts across multiple counties.
Jacob Stager Arrested for Stealing Phone, Fraud in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Jacob Cecil Stager, 18, was arrested early on October 10 for allegedly stealing a 72-year-old woman’s phone and using it to transfer money to his own account.
Five Arrested in Enfield Retail Theft and Drug Operation
ENFIELD, Conn. — A coordinated retail theft operation led by the Enfield Police Department resulted in the arrest of five individuals on various theft, drug, and motor vehicle charges.
Tyler Egry Arrested in Grand Junction for Burglary and DUI
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — A 20-year-old man has been arrested following a burglary and vehicle theft in Grand Junction.
Gary Wayne Johnson Arrested for Kenly Break-In and Theft
KENLY, N.C. — A break-in at a vacant residence outside Kenly has resulted in the arrest of a Selma man after stolen property was found listed for sale on social media, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office.
Brendan Davis, Daylast Deshields Charged in Target Theft
WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested one man and obtained an arrest warrant for another following an alleged organized retail theft at a Target store in Wilmington.
Thomas Carrington Charged in Warrington Walmart Thefts
WARRINGTON, Pa. — A Philadelphia man has been charged in connection with two alleged retail thefts at the Walmart store located at 299 Valley Gate Drive in Warrington Township.
Bobby Womack Arrested in Walton County Drug and Gun Bust
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A convicted felon is behind bars after a narcotics investigation led to the seizure of methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and a stolen firearm, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO).
Aaron Stuart, Ashley Belcher Among Those Arrested in Lyon County
EDDYVILLE, Ky. — The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has detailed a series of investigations and arrests that occurred across the county over the past week, including a significant theft, drug-related cases, and a DUI warrant arrest.
Lyon County Sheriff Reports Multiple Arrests for Drugs, Warrants, and Theft
EDDYVILLE, Ky. — The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office released details of several arrests made between August 31 and September 5, including cases involving drug possession, theft, and outstanding bench warrants.
Calloway County Narcotics Indict Four on Meth Charges
MURRAY, Ky. — On July 13, 2025, the Calloway County Narcotics Division presented several cases to the Grand Jury, resulting in indictments and arrest warrants for all involved individuals.
Esean Harris, Dareon Henry Arrested in Nashville Vehicle Burglaries
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Two 18-year-olds, Esean Harris and Dareon Henry, remain in custody following a series of vehicle break-ins early Sunday morning on Church Street, Metro Nashville Police report.
Irvine Organized Retail Theft Suspects Arrested with $4K Stolen Goods
IRVINE, Calif. — On Monday, Irvine Police officers patrolling the Irvine Spectrum parking lot noticed a suspicious van with expired out-of-state license plates. The van’s occupants entered several stores, drawing the attention of IPD’s Spectrum Security partners.
Toru Ozaki Arrested for ¥2.2M Jewelry Theft in Tokyo
TOKYO — Tokyo police have arrested 21-year-old Toru Ozaki on suspicion of stealing ¥2.2 million worth of jewelry from a store in the Ueno district.
Billy Jay Hurd Arrested in Lakeland After Fleeing on Stolen Bike
LAKELAND, Fla. – A patrol in the Skyview area of Lakeland on Saturday morning led to the arrest of a man riding a stolen bicycle, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Rudra Raju Patel Arrested for Alleged Walmart Theft in PA
WARRENTON, Pa. – An 18-year-old Indian-origin youth, Rudra Raju Patel, has been arrested for allegedly stealing cash from a Walmart store in Warrington, Pennsylvania. Authorities say Patel is accused of taking approximately $960 (about ₹80,000) over several days, including $750 on October 4, 2025.
Ian Bennett Charged Over Series of Shop Thefts in Willenhall
WILLENHALL, UK — Police have charged a 38-year-old man, identified as Ian Bennett from Finery Road, Darlaston, in connection with a series of shop thefts that occurred in August and October.
Hugo Ricardo Huacuz Sentenced for $259K Health Dept Theft
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The former Chief Operating and Financial Officer of the Taney County Health Department, Hugo Ricardo Huacuz, has been sentenced to four and a half years in federal prison after admitting to embezzling funds from the department.
Leona Johnston Arrested in Stone County for Attempted Murder
STONE COUNTY, Mo. — A woman wanted in Polk County for attempted murder has been located and arrested in Stone County following a regional law enforcement alert.
Daniel Cleveland Jailed for £16K B&Q Shoplifting Spree
LONDON, UK — A prolific shoplifter who stole an estimated £16,000 worth of taps and goods from B&Q stores across southern England has been jailed for three years.
Konrad Labinski Jailed for £1M Car Parts Theft from Employer
MILTON KEYNES, UK — A trusted employee who stole £1 million worth of car parts from his employer over two years has been jailed after being caught selling the stolen goods on eBay.
Abdul Ganuie and Godwin Akpai Jailed for Tile Theft
ADENTA, GHANA — Two construction workers have been sentenced to three years imprisonment each for stealing 15 boxes of floor tiles valued at GH¢4,000.
Evan Nettles Sentenced to 30 Years for Botched Robbery
PEORIA, Ill. — A 21-year-old Bartonville man, Evan C. Nettles, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in a botched robbery that ended in gunfire and left two people injured.
Robert Ford Arrested in Dare County Drug Bust
DARE COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) — A 57-year-old Manteo man, Robert Ford, is facing multiple felony drug charges after a traffic stop on Roanoke Island led to the discovery of marijuana and paraphernalia.
