Fake Attorney Jose Bernal Arrested for Rape in Santa Ana
A 65-year-old Orange County man, Jose Bernal, has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman who sought his help with her immigration status late last year. Bernal falsely claimed to be an attorney.
Brian Crist George Charged in Coinstar Scam Across Washington
An Oregon man accused of running a Coinstar machine scam at Safeway and Fred Meyer stores in Washington is now facing forgery and theft charges in Kittitas County.
Alisha Chejuan Ester Arrested in St. Lucie Sheriff Impersonation Scam
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A Georgia woman accused of impersonating St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office personnel has been arrested, bringing an end to a multi-state phone scam that deceived victims across the country.
Luis Serrano Arrested in Tampa After Traffic Stop Uncovers Drugs, Gun
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — What began as a routine traffic stop for a faulty taillight ended with the arrest of a Florida man on multiple felony charges, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO).
Petrus J. Laurent Jailed in $860K Chambers County Phishing Scam
CHAMBERS COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — A New York man is behind bars, accused of orchestrating a phishing scam that drained more than $860,000 in public funds from the Chambers County Commission, according to newly filed court documents.
Jacquese Walker Gets Life for Killing Son, Shooting Wife in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A Columbus man who fatally shot his 4-year-old son and wounded his wife during a 2023 domestic dispute has pleaded guilty in Muscogee County Superior Court.
Paul Chacon Workman Arrested in Riverside Shooting Case
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A 40-year-old Riverside man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left another man in critical condition, authorities said.
Brian Russell Lilly Arrested in Auburn for Child Sexual Abuse Images
AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) — An Auburn man is in custody after police discovered multiple images of child sexual abuse material, authorities said.
Jason Bartlett Arrested in Hartford for Stolen Maine Vehicle
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) — Hartford police arrested a man after spotting him driving a vehicle stolen from Maine, authorities said.
Michael Bachand, Jessy Capocci & Roberto Rivera Arrested in Wolcott Burglaries
WOLCOTT, Conn. (WFSB) — Three men were arrested following a series of business burglaries in Wolcott, authorities said.
Tyrek Middleton, Nigeria Minchenko Arrested in Bristol Fentanyl Bust
BRISTOL, Conn. (WFSB) — Police arrested two Waterbury residents and seized a large quantity of suspected narcotics following a traffic stop, authorities said.
Hartford Police Arrest 11 in Major Drug & Firearm Bust
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) — Hartford police arrested 11 people during a citywide drug and firearm enforcement operation on October 22, recovering multiple firearms, narcotics, and cash.
Yandel Lopez-Serrano Arrested for Stolen Mercedes in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) — A 19-year-old man was arrested for driving a stolen Mercedes-Benz in Hartford.
Michael Collier Arrested for Macy’s Theft in South Windsor
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WFSB) — A Macy’s employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $1,100 in merchandise from a South Windsor distribution center.
Casper Man Sentenced in Facebook Movie-Prop Cash Scam
CASPER, Wyo. — A Casper man was sentenced to two to four years in prison Thursday for his role in a Facebook Marketplace scam where victims sold property and received movie prop cash instead of real money.
George Johnson Sentenced for Bias Assault on Austin Bus
AUSTIN, Texas — George Johnson, 35, was sentenced to five years in prison after threatening a bus passenger with a box cutter while making derogatory and homophobic remarks in the summer of 2022.
Aden Galindo Arrested in Elgin Teen Shooting
ELGIN, Texas — Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jowel Wallace in Elgin last month.
Douglas County Parents Arrested in Infant Abuse Case
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. — Two 20-year-old Douglas County residents, William King and Amber Rivera, have been arrested in connection with severe injuries sustained by their 5-month-old infant.
Cory Cumings Charged with Child Abuse, Firearm Felonies
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Cory Cumings, owner of Mitchell Roofing & Siding, has a warrant out for his arrest after being charged with child abuse and two counts of possession of a firearm following a prior felony drug conviction.
Daniel Lugo Arrested with $245K Cocaine in Texas
FAYETTE COUNTY, Texas — A Houston man, Daniel Lugo, 29, was arrested Friday after authorities discovered approximately $245,000 worth of cocaine during a traffic stop in Fayette County.
Hamizi Hamzah Charged with Murder of Wife’s Cousin
KELANTAN, Malaysia — A construction worker, Hamizi Hamzah, 45, was charged Thursday in the Magistrates’ Court with the murder of his wife’s cousin, Mohd Shuhairi Hasim, 46, in a gruesome attack that left the victim’s right leg and left arm severed.
Dave-Cash Paul Charged in Quebec Human Trafficking Case
QUEBEC — Police have arrested 37-year-old Dave-Cash Paul in connection with a long-running investigation into alleged human trafficking and sexual exploitation offences spanning more than 18 years across Quebec.
Jarrel Broussard Charged with DWI After Fatal Austin Crash
AUSTIN, Texas — A 33-year-old man has been arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) after a deadly collision on Interstate 35 that left a pedestrian dead, according to the Austin Police Department.
Jennifer Hickling Convicted for Exploiting Elderly Woman
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. — A Vero Beach woman has been convicted in connection with a series of unauthorized credit card purchases made while she was working as a caregiver for an 87-year-old woman, authorities said.
Lawyer Mario Ortiz Saroldi Arrested in El Paso Human Trafficking Case
EL PASO, Texas — A year-long investigation into an international human trafficking and prostitution network has led to the arrest of a lawyer and eight others in El Paso County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Teens Arrested in Madeira Beach Counterfeit Money Scheme
MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — Three teenagers are facing felony charges after deputies discovered nearly $20,000 in counterfeit cash linked to a string of fraud attempts across Pinellas County, authorities said.
Jamie Joseph Lafitte Charged After Middle Sackville Drug Raid
MIDDLE SACKVILLE, N.S. — A man and a woman are facing multiple drug and firearm-related charges following a police raid at a home in Middle Sackville last week.
Roda Osman Convicted for $42K GoFundMe ‘Brick Attack’ Scam
HOUSTON, Texas — A woman who went viral in 2023 for claiming she was struck in the face with a brick outside a Houston nightclub has been convicted of felony theft after investigators determined the story was fabricated.
Jesse Carrillo Arrested in Austin Drug Trafficking Case
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department’s Narcotics Support Unit arrested 33-year-old Jesse Carrillo following a lengthy investigation into a drug trafficking network operating in Downtown and East Austin.
Liang Ai-Bing Arrested in $14M FINTOCH Crypto Scam
Thai police have arrested Liang Ai-Bing, a Chinese national suspected of orchestrating a massive cryptocurrency fraud that defrauded nearly 100 victims of more than $14 million. Liang, 38, was captured on October 29, 2025, inside a luxury three-storey home in Wang Thonglang, Bangkok, following a joint operation between Thai and Chinese authorities. He had reportedly been living there since December 2024, paying around 150,000 baht ($4,645) per month in rent.
