Shrey Patel Arrested in Kewanee Financial Scam Operation
Kewanee, Illinois — A Carol Stream man has been arrested following an investigation into an elaborate financial scam that targeted an elderly Kewanee resident.
Harish Vadla Arrested in $200K Government Scam Case
El Paso County, Colorado — A 27-year-old man has been arrested for his role in a large-scale government impersonation scam that cost an El Paso County resident more than $200,000.
Donald Brentise Jr. Charged in Death of Tammy Brentise
Davenport, Iowa — A Davenport man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following the death of a woman in a domestic assault on Saturday night, September 27.
Deanne M. Chanee Arrested for Arson at Davenport Kwik Star
Davenport, Iowa — A 57-year-old woman has been arrested after allegedly setting a fire outside a Kwik Star in Davenport and later threatening police officers with a knife, authorities said.
Amanda K. Rogers Pleads Guilty in COVID Aid Fraud Case
Ottawa, Illinois — One of six people accused of filing false government aid claims during the COVID-19 pandemic has pleaded guilty in La Salle County Circuit Court.
Ali Mohammed Murtuza Syed Charged in Iowa Gold Scam
Des Moines, Iowa — A Chicago man has been arrested in Polk County after authorities say he attempted to collect gold from a victim as part of a fraudulent computer scam targeting older Iowans.
Kenney Ryan Hunsley Convicted of Child Sex Abuse in Polk County
Des Moines, Iowa — A Polk County jury has found an Altoona man guilty of sexually abusing a young child over several years, the Polk County Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.
Kaylee Morris and Mason Morgan Charged in Toddler’s Death
Benton County, Iowa — Two people from Vinton have been charged in connection with the death of a 20-month-old girl who authorities say was severely neglected and underfed for months.
Karina Cooper Sentenced to Life for Husband’s Murder
Tama County, Iowa — A Tama County woman convicted in the 2021 shooting death of her husband has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, officials announced Friday.
Shawnequa Polite Charged in Eastern Parkway Burglary, Assault
Hempstead, N.Y. — A 42-year-old homeless woman has been arrested and charged after allegedly attacking and holding another woman captive during a violent incident on Eastern Parkway, police said.
Charlie Moss and Trent Gentry Charged in Gentry Chevrolet Arson
DE QUEEN, Ark. — Two men, including the son of a car dealership owner, have been arrested in connection with a massive fire that destroyed part of Gentry Chevrolet in De Queen in early September.
Rasson Smith Jr. Arrested in Shreveport Mass Shooting Case
SHREVEPORT, La. — A joint law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of a man accused of taking part in a mass shooting that left two people dead and six others injured in Shreveport’s Allendale neighborhood.
Cheyenne Pratt Sentenced to 4 Years for Stolen Gun Possession
STREATOR, Ill. — Cheyenne Pratt, 23, pleaded guilty Friday in La Salle County Circuit Court to unlawful possession of a stolen firearm and was sentenced to four years in prison.
Leeonta Patton Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges, Faces Gun Felony Trial
OGLESBY, Ill. — Leeonta Patton, 28, pleaded guilty Thursday to felony drug possession charges in La Salle County Circuit Court but remains set to face trial on two gun felony charges linked to a 2024 La Salle shooting.
Jeffrey Love Arrested for $200K Airboat Scam in Volusia County
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Jeffrey Love, 56, was arrested this week by the Volusia Sheriff’s Office (VSO) following a nine-month investigation into an elaborate scam involving custom airboats.
Turner Man Sentenced to Over 17 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking
EUGENE, Ore. — Ryan Gossett, 39, of Turner, Oregon, was sentenced to 210 months (nearly 18 years) in federal prison today for drug trafficking, following a coordinated investigation led by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO).
Tyler Ashton Leavitt Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Florence
FLORENCE, Ore. — On the night of October 9, Lane County deputies spotted a suspicious pickup truck parked along Herman Cape Road on U.S. Forest Service land north of Florence. The driver, 41-year-old Tyler Ashton Leavitt from Indiana, was wanted on an active warrant for Disarming Law Enforcement, Criminal Recklessness, and Resisting Law Enforcement.
Dejean Bowens Charged in Fatal Dog Abuse Case at Seattle Kennel
SEATTLE — A former Seattle kennel employee has been charged with first-degree animal cruelty after prosecutors say he brutally assaulted a dog under his care, resulting in the animal’s death.
Dhrumil Bhatt Arrested in $583K Elder Fraud Scheme in Florida
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Fla. — A Florida man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a sophisticated elder fraud scheme that defrauded an 81-year-old woman out of more than $580,000, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO).
Miami Valley Women Charged in Ohio Medicaid Fraud Sweep
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two women from the Miami Valley have been caught up in a statewide crackdown on Medicaid providers accused of fraudulent billing practices.
Six Men Guilty in Montreal Grandparent Scam Defrauding U.S. Elders
MONTREAL — Six men pleaded guilty Thursday in a Montreal courthouse for their roles in a grandparent fraud scheme that attempted to steal life savings from elderly Americans.
Ex-USPS Clerk Dontavis Truesdale Sentenced for $1.9M Mail Theft
A former U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employee from Charlotte, North Carolina, has been sentenced to prison after stealing nearly $1.9 million in business checks while working at a local post office.
Delaware Police Arrest Kerryn Vinson and Taysha Bultran in Retail Theft
WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested Kerryn Vinson, 35, and Taysha Bultran, 33, both from Wilmington, following an organized retail theft and vehicle pursuit on Monday evening.
Brandon Beavers Charged in Multiple Vehicle Thefts in Bel Air
BEL AIR, Md. — Brandon Patrick Beavers, 46, was arrested and charged with multiple vehicle thefts and related offenses, the Bel Air Police Department confirmed.
Two Venezuelan Nationals Arrested in Albany ATM Theft
ALBANY, Texas — Two Venezuelan nationals were arrested early Thursday morning in Albany after being accused of stealing money from an ATM at Clear Fork Bank.
Jesus Manuel Herrera Arrested in Two Laredo Shoplifting Cases
LAREDO, Texas (KGNS) – A Laredo man has been arrested in connection with two separate shoplifting incidents.
Teens Lazette Porter & Cali Hill Arrested in Cape Coral Theft Spree
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Two 13-year-old girls have been arrested after allegedly stealing a car, two guns, and committing several vehicle burglaries throughout Cape Coral between October 10 and 12, according to the Cape Coral Police Department (CCPD).
Thelma Melendez, Carlos Colunga & James Sosa Arrested for Robbery
LAREDO, Texas (KGNS) – Three suspects have been arrested after a man was robbed at knifepoint outside a Laredo motel early Friday, September 19, according to the Laredo Police Department.
Stephen Glassick Arrested for Stealing 54 Bronze Cemetery Vases
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — A York man accused of stealing 54 bronze vases from a cemetery in Camp Hill has been arrested, according to the Lower Allen Township Police Department.
Corrections Officer Robert Burkholder Arrested in Child Luring Sting
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — A corrections officer at SCI-Camp Hill has been arrested and charged after allegedly exchanging sexually explicit messages with someone he believed to be a 14-year-old girl and arranging to meet her for sex.
Raul Botello Charged for Stealing Medication at Laredo Walmart
LAREDO, Texas (KGNS) — A 23-year-old remodeling worker has been arrested and charged with stealing prescription medication from a Walmart pharmacy.
Dwayne Rhoden Charged in Kansas Retail Fraud Case
EMPORIA, Kan. — A Georgia man linked to Kansas’ first major retail fraud case under recently enacted state laws has been arrested and booked into the Lyon County Jail.
Five Charged After $30K Amazon Theft, Chase in Joliet
CHANNAHON, Ill. — Five people, including two men from Chicago, face multiple charges after allegedly stealing more than $30,000 in Amazon merchandise and leading police on a high-speed chase that stretched from Channahon to Joliet on Wednesday.
Rocky Gonzales Arrested for Auto Burglary, Gun Theft
Odessa Man Arrested for Auto Burglary and Gun Theft
Josefina Lopez Gomez Arrested with Drugs and Gun
HOUSTON, Texas — A 38-year-old woman, identified as Josefina Lopez Gomez of Houston, was arrested early October 2 after deputies found cocaine, a firearm, and nearly $10,000 in cash during a traffic stop, according to the Harris County Precinct 8 Constable’s Office.
Brian Ayala, Jimy Leiva Charged in Dallas Triple Murder
DALLAS, Texas — Authorities have arrested two men in connection with a triple homicide that occurred earlier this month in Dallas.
Derek Fykes Arrested After Cottontown Crime Spree
COTTONTOWN, Tenn. — A morning hit-and-run on Oct. 7 sparked a chain of criminal incidents along Highway 25, ending with the arrest of 30-year-old Derek Allan Fykes of Carthage.
Cleaner Danielle Jarrett Charged in Bowmanville Thefts
BOWMANVILLE, Ont. — A 41-year-old self-employed cleaner has been charged after Durham Regional Police recovered stolen jewelry linked to multiple thefts and break-ins.
