South Carolina Man Carlis Pressley Arrested for $25K Scam
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) – The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a South Carolina man accused of defrauding a local senior citizen out of $25,000 through a tech scam.
Tyrese Starkie Arrested for Armed Robbery at Washington Store
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WITN) – Police have arrested a man accused of carrying out an armed robbery at a supply store in Washington, North Carolina.
Adam Moreno Indicted in Randall County Retail Theft Case
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – A Randall County grand jury has indicted Adam Michael Moreno, 37, on charges stemming from his third organized retail theft offense.
Tiffany Fernandez Arrested in Manhattan Burglary, Credit Card Case
MANHATTAN, Kan. – A Manhattan woman has been arrested following a police investigation into a burglary and credit card misuse case that began earlier this year.
Tony Avent Jr. Charged with Attempted Murder, Drug Crimes in Rocky Mount
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WITN) – A Rocky Mount man is facing multiple felony charges after police say they found nearly nine pounds of marijuana during a search connected to an attempted murder investigation.
Dustin Dixon Arrested in Grimesland Drug Bust
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) – A Grimesland man is in custody after Pitt County deputies say they found multiple drugs during a search of his home.
Seven Arrested in Beaufort County Fentanyl, Meth Drug Busts
BEAUFORT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office reports that seven people were arrested on drug charges during the month of October, following multiple investigations across the county.
Charles Baker, Fred Pullen III Arrested in NC Cocaine Bust
NASH COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) – Two men are facing felony charges after deputies say searches in Nash and Harnett Counties led to the seizure of over 13 pounds of cocaine.
Charles Gregory III Sentenced to 25 Years in NC Drug, Gun Case
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WITN) – An Elizabeth City man is returning to state prison after being sentenced for drug and gun convictions over the summer.
Bradley Robey, Melissa Swain Arrested in Craven County Theft
CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) – A Craven County couple is facing multiple theft and drug charges following a reported courthouse theft.
Brian Cox Arrested in Beaufort County Brother’s Shooting
BEAUFORT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) – A Beaufort County man is accused of killing his brother in a shooting over the weekend.
Demetrius Dickens Arrested in Edgecombe County Drug Bust
EDGECOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) – A nearly year-long investigation into drug sales in Edgecombe County has led to an arrest.
Cheryl Gates Arrested in Charlotte Attempted Murder Case
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) – A Charlotte-Mecklenburg school therapist has been charged with attempted murder and stalking, authorities report.
Michael Clemons, Detetrius Swinnely Charged in Pitt County
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) – Two Greenville men were arrested following a home invasion and assault in Pitt County on Sunday.
Stephen Pendergrass, Steven Hicks Arrested in Nash County
NASH COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) – A months-long drug trafficking investigation led to the arrest of two men in Nash County.
California Men Arrested in €300M German Fraud Case
Five California residents were arrested Wednesday at the request of Germany for an elaborate fraud scheme involving fake recurring card charges from fictitious merchants, U.S. officials said.
Jordan Janvier Arrested for $45K Omaha Smishing Scam
A Miami man, Jordan Janvier, 33, was arrested and extradited to Omaha for allegedly stealing more than $45,000 from three Nebraska banks and their customers using a “smishing” scam.
Ted Connors Arrested in Warsaw Mail Scam
Warsaw, IN – Ted W. Connors, 60, of Warsaw, was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly defrauding victims through a mail scam promising large grants.
Koh Phangan Police Arrest Foreigners in Drug, Visa Cases
KOH PHANGAN — Police on Koh Phangan arrested three foreign nationals in separate cases involving drugs and immigration violations on November 5, authorities reported.
NAB Arrests Four More in Kohistan Rs40B Scam
KOHISTAN, Pakistan — The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has arrested four additional suspects in the ongoing Rs40 billion corruption scandal in Kohistan, bringing the total number of arrests to 36, according to The News.
Madeline Shaw Jailed for £71K Fraud on Grandfather
YORK, England — A North Yorkshire woman who admitted stealing £71,600 from her elderly grandfather has been jailed for 18 months.
Three Arrested in Jaycee Roberts Fundraiser Fraud
STOKE-ON-TRENT, England — Three people have been arrested on suspicion of fraud following a fundraising event allegedly linked to the death of local footballer Jaycee Roberts, who died from skin cancer earlier this year.
Malton Man Jailed for £15K Fraud on Disabled Woman
MALTON, North Yorkshire — A man who defrauded a disabled woman of more than £15,000 over two years has been jailed for 21 months after what police described as a campaign of manipulation and cruelty.
Ex-NAB Manager Charged in $150M Fraud Syndicate
SYDNEY — A former senior National Australia Bank (NAB) manager has been charged with multiple offences over his alleged role in one of Australia’s largest-ever fraud and money laundering syndicates, worth more than $150 million.
Nigerian, 5 Thais Held in ₿114M Romance Scam
BANGKOK — Thai police have dismantled a major romance scam network led by a Nigerian national and five Thai accomplices accused of defrauding victims of more than 114 million baht.
Bruce Vaughan Arrested for Middletown Bank Robbery
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — A 61-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a bank robbery that occurred over the weekend on South Main Street, police confirmed Wednesday.
Middletown Man Jailed for $1.9M Medicaid Fraud Scheme
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — A Middletown man who lived a lavish lifestyle funded by nearly $1.9 million stolen from Medicaid has been sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison, officials said.
Jacob Walker Charged After Stolen NSW Fire Truck Chase
VICTORIA, Australia — A Victorian man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a fire truck from southern New South Wales and leading police on a dramatic cross-border pursuit that ended near an army base.
Polk County Deputies Arrest Three in Organized Theft
POLK COUNTY, Texas — Deputies in Polk County have arrested three individuals and issued felony warrants for a fourth following an investigation into an organized theft in Goodrich.
Bismarck Man Arrested in Alleged Assault Case
BISMARCK, N.D. — A Bismarck man was arrested Monday and faces multiple charges following a violent incident, including attempted murder, child abuse, and aggravated assault.
Pitt County Couple Arrested for Illegal Drug Sales
PITT COUNTY, N.C. — A man and woman are facing charges after a months-long investigation into illegal drug sales in Pitt County.
Moorhead Woman Faces Fentanyl Drug Charges
MOORHEAD, Minn. — A 30-year-old woman from Moorhead faces up to 40 years in prison after being charged with fentanyl drug charges and child endangerment.
