Alice Guo Sentenced to Life for Human Trafficking Scam
A Philippine court has convicted former Bamban mayor Alice Guo of qualified human trafficking, sentencing her to life imprisonment for her involvement in operating a large scam centre that preyed on foreign victims. The ruling comes as Southeast Asian nations intensify efforts against cross-border criminal syndicates.
Jose Gaona Charged in $1.2M Parker County Scam Case
The Parker County Sheriff’s Office has announced charges against five individuals accused of orchestrating an elaborate scam that defrauded local residents of $1.2 million. The investigation began in April after multiple victims reported being contacted by callers impersonating sheriff’s office employees.
Moniem Strothers Charged in Fatal Pittsburgh Shooting
A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting on Pittsburgh’s South Side last month.
Olanrewaju Adeosun Arrested in $1M Crypto Laundering Case
A Georgia man accused of laundering nearly $1 million through a sophisticated cryptocurrency scheme has been arrested following a lengthy investigation, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office announced.
Trial Begins for Matthew Lanz in 2021 Double Murder Case
The trial of a Georgia man accused of killing his neighbors in 2021 began Monday in Cobb County. Matthew Scott Lanz is charged with murdering Timothy Justin Hicks, a Cherokee County firefighter, and his wife Amber Hicks inside their home, leaving the couple’s toddler alive but alone for roughly 12 hours.
Chenguang Gong Sentenced for Stealing Missile Tech Files
A California man has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison after being convicted of stealing highly sensitive missile-tracking technology from his employer, federal prosecutors announced.
Thomasina Amponsah Sentenced for Nurse Identity Theft
A Baltimore County woman has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison after posing as a nurse at more than 40 facilities across Maryland, according to the State’s Attorney’s Office.
Sunnyvale Apartment Manager Charged with Drug, Gun Crimes
The manager of a Sunnyvale apartment complex has been charged with more than two dozen felonies after authorities discovered a cache of guns and $100,000 worth of drugs, officials said.
Dwain Hall Arrested in UK Woman’s Florida Homicide
Florida authorities have arrested a man on charges of first-degree murder and kidnapping in connection with the death of a woman from the United Kingdom who went missing last month.
Gavin Pobst Accused of Ticket Scam While on Probation
DENVER — A former Army sergeant who previously served time in military prison for a fake ticket scheme is now accused of running a similar scam while on felony probation.
Chee Yeng Wong Sentenced for $472K Online Scam
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A California man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for an online scam that defrauded a Chamberlain resident of $472,000, authorities said.
Paula Dockendorf Indicted for Grand Theft in SD
PIERRE, S.D. — A South Dakota woman is facing up to 15 years in prison after being indicted for allegedly stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from her employer.
Nine Indicted in Davison County Cocaine Network
DAVISON COUNTY, S.D. — Eight men and one woman have been indicted for involvement in a cocaine distribution network, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced.
Calahan Hale Stark Sentenced to 30 Years for Drugs
YANKTON, S.D. — A Yankton man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison following his conviction on multiple felony drug charges.
Ashley Kingdon-Reese Arrested on Drug and Child Abuse Charges
HURON, S.D. — The founder of a Huron-based home healthcare service has been arrested on multiple drug and child abuse charges.
Bronx Men Charged in Multi-Million Car Theft Ring
NEW YORK — Federal, state, and city law enforcement officials announced on Nov. 14 the unsealing of a complaint charging eight men in connection with a multi-year car theft operation in The Bronx and Queens, involving more than 100 stolen vehicles worth millions.
James Cane Arrested in Muncie Burglary Case
MUNCIE, IN — A Muncie man, James Michael Cane, 45, was charged on Nov. 12 with burglary and theft after allegedly stealing items from a North Reserve Street home. Cane faces a Level 4 felony for burglary, punishable by up to 12 years, and a Level 6 felony for theft, carrying a maximum 30-month sentence.
Jordan Romero Sentenced 9 Years for Wire Theft
JOPLIN, Mo. — Jordan Romero, 36, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing and receiving stolen property, authorities said Monday.
Jaxon Edwards Arrested After Failed Jefferson Robbery
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — Deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call on Nov. 15 at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Mulga Loop Road regarding an attempted robbery.
Ricardo Sawyer Arrested in Baltimore Sex Trafficking Case
BALTIMORE — Baltimore County Police have arrested 38-year-old Ricardo Sawyer in connection with a sex trafficking case involving several juvenile victims.
Linnard Wortham Sentenced for Cocaine Conspiracy
MARYLAND — A Baltimore man, Linnard Wortham, 41, has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for possession of cocaine and conspiracy to distribute it, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced on November 19.
Raymond Jenkins Arrested for Car Theft in Baltimore
BROOKLYN PARK, Md. — A Baltimore man, Raymond Earl Jenkins, 28, was arrested on November 5 after stealing a car, shoplifting, and fleeing from police, authorities reported.
Two Men Charged in Maryland Child Sex Trafficking Case
MARYLAND (WBFF) — Two men have been arrested on human trafficking charges after a Maryland State Police Child Recovery Unit investigation led to the rescue of two juvenile girls.
Kelly Bowers Pleads Guilty in Maryland Fentanyl Case
MARYLAND (WBFF) — A 36-year-old Anne Arundel County man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.
Fake Tenants Scam LA Landlords With Counterfeit Checks
Los Angeles police are searching for two suspects accused of running a sophisticated rental scam involving counterfeit checks and fake identities, targeting landlords across multiple neighborhoods, including Hollywood and Larchmont.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Indicted in $5M FEMA Fraud
Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who represents Florida’s 20th District, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Miami on charges of stealing $5 million in FEMA disaster relief funds, laundering the money, and using portions of it to support her 2021 congressional campaign.
Teacher Randi Staples Arrested for Child Abuse
A disturbing secretly recorded video has led to the arrest of 44-year-old Randi Nicole Staples, a Mobile County mother and second-grade teacher at Cottage Hill Christian Academy. The footage, captured by a family member, shows Staples striking her 12-year-old child 22 times with a belt or strap in an incident lasting about 15 seconds. She is also seen pulling the child by the hair and shouting profanity.
Alfred Johnson Gets Two Life Sentences in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Alfred Johnson has been sentenced to two concurrent life sentences for his role in a deadly March 2024 shooting, Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood announced.
Irish Fugitive Jailed in U.S. for $1M Fraud
Irish Fugitive Elijah Gavin Sentenced to Four Years for $1 Million “Travelling Conman” Fraud in U.S.
Adeleke Adelani Sentenced 21 Months for Laundering €100K
A Dublin law student, Adeleke Adelani (27), has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for laundering over €100,000 stolen in a series of invoice redirection scams. Gardai investigating the fraud, which affected a Cork resident, a Mayo-based agri-business, and an Italian company, found 50 images of unrelated bank accounts on Adelani’s phone. Authorities revealed that €124,000 passed through his accounts, with only €3,500 legitimately accounted for.
Andrew Polson Jailed 22 Months for £188K Romance Fraud
Former East Dunbartonshire Council leader Andrew Polson has been sentenced to 22 months in prison after defrauding his partner out of £188,000 in a property-based romance scam. Polson, 53, persuaded his partner to invest in property ventures between May 2021 and March 2022, falsely promising shared ownership and profits from refurbishments.
Robert Connor Sentenced to Life for Villages Robbery
THE VILLAGES, Fla. – A man has been sentenced to life in prison for a violent home robbery in The Villages, Florida. Robert Leroy Connor II, 57, was convicted of armed robbery, grand theft of a motor vehicle, and two counts of false imprisonment while armed, State Attorney William M. Gladson announced.
Pablo Tavarez Sentenced to Life for Orange County Homicide
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A man has been sentenced to life in prison for a 2019 double homicide in Orange County. Pablo Antonio Tavarez, 32, was convicted following the deaths of 34-year-old Kristina Upchurch and 37-year-old Nicole Evans.
Former CPSO Deputy Arndra Stephens Arrested for Theft
CADDO PARISH, La. – A former Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy has been arrested for theft after failing to return to work following military training. Arndra Stephens, 23, enlisted in the United States Army Reserves in 2024 while employed at CPSO.
Vallery Thierry Arrested Again for Forgery in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. – Convicted thief and former bondsman Vallery “Val” Thierry was arrested again on Tuesday for allegedly committing forgery, according to new arrest documents.
Willowbrook Car Theft Leads to High-Speed Chase
WILLOWBROOK, Ill. – Three individuals, including a 16-year-old, have been charged after stealing a car in Willowbrook and leading police on a dangerous high-speed chase, the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday.
Mia Thornton Arrested for Theft in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. – Mia Thornton, former star of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Potomac, has been arrested and charged with felony theft, multiple outlets report.
Tsz Wing Boaz Chan Sentenced for Crypto Home Invasion
PORT MOODY, B.C. – Tsz Wing Boaz Chan has been sentenced to seven years in prison for a violent home invasion targeting cryptocurrency in April 2024.
