Sara Thomas Helps Couple Recover $20K Scam Loss
GRAY, Maine —
In an extraordinary turn of events, an elderly couple in Gray who lost $20,000 to an online pop-up scam saw every dollar returned, thanks to quick action by their local bank and law enforcement.
Barry Braun of XR Events Arrested for Fraud
HARRISVILLE, W.Va. (WDTV) —
Barry Braun, the owner of XR Events, has been arrested and charged with fraudulent schemes and obtaining money under false pretenses in Ritchie County, West Virginia, according to the Ritchie County Sheriff’s Office.
Kayla Tallman Arrested in Meth, Fentanyl Bust
STONEWOOD, W.Va. (WDTV) —
A traffic stop in Stonewood led to the arrest of 30-year-old Kayla Tallman after a police K-9 detected methamphetamine, fentanyl, and marijuana in her vehicle, according to the Nutter Fort Police Department.
Kenneth Arehart Arrested for Stealing Fentanyl Case
STONEWOOD, W.Va. (WDTV) —
A Jan-Care Ambulance employee has been arrested after admitting to stealing a medication case containing vials of fentanyl, Ativan, and Versed from the company’s Stonewood station, according to the West Virginia State Police.
Dana Williamson Indicted in $225K Campaign Fraud Scheme
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
A former top aide to Governor Gavin Newsom, Dana Williamson, has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly participating in a scheme to embezzle campaign funds from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.
Yanru Cui Arrested for $80K Bank Impersonation Scam
DURHAM, N.C. —
A Durham woman, Yanru Cui, 28, has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies for allegedly defrauding a woman out of $80,000.
Three Arrested in Fairmont Drug Bust: Fentanyl, Meth Found
FAIRMONT, W.Va. —
Three individuals were arrested following a drug investigation in Fairmont, according to Marion County Sheriff Roger Cunningham.
Todd Bond Arrested in Mobile for Package Theft
MOBILE, Ala. —
Authorities in Mobile, Alabama, have arrested Todd Bond after a series of package thefts in the area.
Ong Kwang Wee, Seah Jian Hao Charged in Singapore Scam
SINGAPORE — Two Singaporean men, Ong Kwang Wee and Seah Jian Hao, both 44, were charged on Thursday (Nov. 13) after being deported from Thailand and Cambodia for involvement in transnational scam operations, according to the Singapore Police Force (SPF).
Chirag Tomar’s Crypto Scam: ED Attaches Rs 21.71 Crore
NEW DELHI — The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth Rs 21.71 crore linked to Chirag Tomar, an Indian national arrested by US authorities for orchestrating a $20 million cryptocurrency phishing scam.
Purushottam Bhandari Arrested for Fake NZ Job Scam
KATHMANDU — Police have arrested 45-year-old Purushottam Bhandari from Bhimeshwar Municipality–8, Dolakha, for allegedly defrauding a victim by promising employment in New Zealand.
Six Arrested for Drugged Driving in Kathmandu Valley
KATHMANDU — Traffic police in the Kathmandu Valley have arrested six individuals for driving under the influence of drugs, authorities said on Nov. 12.
Kenya Cyber Fraud Syndicate Busted in Mwea Town
KIRINYAGA, Kenya — A multi-agency security operation in Mwaliko Estate, Mwea town, has dismantled a suspected cyber fraud syndicate, authorities announced on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Thai-Rye Wright-Lewis Arrested for Pensioner Phone Scam
TUNBRIDGE WELLS – A 24-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly scamming a pensioner by posing as a police officer.
Four Women Arrested in Riverside County Theft Spree
RIVERSIDE COUNTY – Four women have been arrested for allegedly carrying out a series of thefts targeting stores across Riverside County.
Ezra Brady Arrested for Smoke Shop Theft in Houlton
HOULTON, Maine – A 34-year-old Houlton man, Ezra Brady, was arrested Monday evening after allegedly stealing cigarettes from a local smoke shop and fleeing the scene on a bicycle.
Isuel Cordero Arrested for Armed Power Drill Theft
WATERBURY — A 24-year-old man, Isuel Cordero of Waterbury, was arrested Wednesday after allegedly stealing two power drills from The Home Depot while armed with a box cutter.
Pennsylvania Couple Arrested with Counterfeit Cash in Missouri
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. — Two people from Pennsylvania have been charged after deputies discovered thousands of dollars in counterfeit bills, drugs, weapons, and stolen property following a shoplifting incident at Ozarkland.
Jefferson City Woman Arrested for Fentanyl Trafficking
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Jefferson City woman has been charged with drug trafficking after a traffic stop on Wednesday.
Foley Man Charged with Murder in Lincoln County Shooting
FOLEY, Mo. — A Foley man has been charged with murder following a shooting in Lincoln County on Monday, November 10.
Jefferson City Man Sentenced to Life for Sexual Abuse of a Child
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Jefferson City man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a child.
Columbia Man Indicted for Burglary, Theft of Over $100,000 in Jewelry and Silver
COLUMBIA, Mo. — A Boone County grand jury has indicted Seweryn Rapacinski, 62, on multiple charges related to the burglary of two Columbia homes.
Former Boonville Non-Profit Executive Accused of Embezzling Over $50,000
BOONVILLE, Mo. — The former executive director of Unlimited Opportunities, Inc. (UOI) has been accused of misappropriating more than $50,000 of the non-profit organization’s funds.
Callaway County Woman Charged with Child Abuse for Failing to Provide Medical Care
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. — A 40-year-old woman has been charged with child abuse after authorities say she failed to provide proper medical care to an 11-year-old child.
Vienna Couple Arrested After Large Drug and Weapons Bust
VIENNA, Mo. — Two people are in custody after a search of their home in Vienna uncovered significant amounts of drugs and firearms, authorities said.
Columbia Man Arrested in Boone County Rolex Robbery
A Columbia man, 21-year-old Deon H. Webb, was arrested Monday following a weekend robbery in Boone County.
Misael Covarrubias Charged in Shooting Death of Student
A Columbia man has been charged with the fatal shooting of a Stephens College student early Saturday morning.
Rheanna Lee Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug Trafficking
A Mexico, Missouri, woman has been sentenced to prison following a 2024 drug trafficking investigation.
Joshua Frye Sentenced for Fatal DWI Crash in Mexico, Mo.
A 24-year-old Mexico, Missouri man, Joshua Frye, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges connected to a fatal drunk-driving crash in July that left two people dead.
Talesha Woods Arrested in Columbia Meth Possession Case
COLUMBIA, Mo. — A 48-year-old Columbia woman was arrested early Thursday morning after police discovered methamphetamine in her possession at a local motel.
Jamarh Gray Arrested in Paxton Park Armed Robbery Case
PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) — A 22-year-old Champaign man, Jamarh E. Gray, has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at Fulton Park in Paxton that occurred in March, marking the third arrest in the case.
Elaine Walker, 3 Others Arrested in Mesa County Theft Case
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – Authorities in Mesa County have arrested four individuals in connection with a series of vehicle thefts and fraud incidents within a two-mile radius in Clifton.
Officer Moesha Collier Charged for Stealing Inmate’s Money
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KSLA) – A LaSalle Corrections officer has been arrested after allegedly stealing money belonging to an inmate at the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center, authorities said.
James & Shadrika Jackson Charged in Auburn Retail Theft
AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) – Two people have been arrested in connection with an organized retail theft incident at a business on East University Drive in Auburn.
Christopher Gast Arrested Again for Retail Theft in Charleston
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — A man with an extensive criminal history has been arrested again for retail theft in Charleston, according to the Charleston Police Department.
Joshua Gillum Arrested in Kyle for Drugs and Stolen Gun
KYLE, Texas — A Lockhart man was arrested early Wednesday after police discovered drugs and a stolen firearm in his car, authorities said.
Fernando Ortiz Arrested in Gaines Co. Steel Theft
GAINES COUNTY, Texas — Fernando Ortiz was arrested on Nov. 11 in Monahans for his involvement in a large-scale oilfield theft in Odessa, authorities said.
Five Arrested in Gaines Co. Steel Theft
GAINES COUNTY, Texas — Five individuals were arrested on Nov. 9 near Nadine Road in connection with a large-scale theft of steel and industrial materials, the Gaines County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Tulsa Pair Arrested for Attempted AC Unit Theft
TULSA, Okla. — Two people were arrested Tuesday morning after police say they attempted to steal an air-conditioning unit from a Midtown Tulsa home.
Former Guitar Center Employee Arrested for Stealing $10K in Musical Instruments
NASHUA, N.H. — A former Guitar Center employee has been arrested for allegedly stealing two high-value musical instruments from the store where he worked.
