Texas Man Gautam Harkhani Arrested in Gold Scam Sting
A Texas man is being held in a Maine jail after authorities say he attempted to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of gold in an elaborate scam targeting an older resident.
Car Capitol Owner Perry Wolfe Arrested for Fraud
Authorities in El Paso have arrested the owner of a local used car dealership and two of his employees on fraud-related charges, and investigators say they are looking for additional victims.
Mother, Daughter Charged in $38K Wire Fraud Theft
Florence Police have arrested a mother and daughter accused of stealing nearly $40,000 from a local business through a wire fraud scheme.
Killen Man Christopher Atkinson Charged in Drug Bust
Authorities in Lauderdale County arrested a Killen man on Wednesday after a search warrant led to the discovery of meth, marijuana, and drug distribution materials.
Rutherford Insurance Agents Joiner, Krause Arrested
Two employees of Rutherford Insurance Agency in Fitzgerald, Georgia, have been arrested on multiple felony charges after allegedly taking client payments without forwarding them to insurance companies, leaving customers unknowingly uninsured.
Kevonta Price, Tiffany Carter Arrested in Elderly Scam
Two Covington, Alabama, residents have been arrested in Cullman for allegedly targeting elderly individuals in a sophisticated scam operation.
Paragon CEO Derek Wachob Arrested for $66M Wire Fraud
The CEO of Paragon Industries, Derek Wachob, was arrested in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, on Tuesday morning on a federal wire fraud charge, the FBI confirmed.
Abdullah Arrested for $1.22M Overseas Job Scam
Dhaka, Nov. 21, 2025 — The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested Abdullah, 45, identified as the mastermind of an organized fraud ring that embezzled Tk 1.22 crore from 28 victims by promising jobs, visas, and air tickets to Russia.
Jorge Vasquez Arrested in Santa Maria Visa Fraud Case
Santa Maria, Calif. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says a recent raid in Santa Maria, which drew a crowd of protesters, was part of a visa fraud investigation.
Benedict Wekesa Arrested in Ksh.2.5M Police Scam
Kilimani, Kenya — Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested Benedict Odeng’ero Wekesa, accused of running a lucrative police recruitment scam that defrauded job seekers of Ksh.2.5 million.
Nguyen Phan Gia Khuong Arrested in PH Online Scam Bust
Parañaque City, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested eight Vietnamese nationals, including Nguyen Phan Gia Khuong, 29, for overstaying, unauthorized employment, and suspected involvement in online scams targeting foreigners.
Victor Cletus Arrested for Impersonating Doctor in Ogun
Abeokuta, Ogun State — The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Victor Cletus, a 28-year-old cleaner, for impersonating a doctor, defrauding a young woman, and sexually assaulting her under the guise of being a surgeon.
Marcus Wright Sentenced to Life for 2020 Orange Murder
Orange, NJ — Marcus Wright, 34, of Newark, was sentenced to life in prison for the 2020 murder of 25-year-old Wisguen Marc near 193 Main St.
Al-Tarik Onque Admits Bribery in Newark Permit Scheme
Newark, NJ — A former senior aide to the Mayor of Newark, Al-Tarik Onque, 49, of East Orange, has admitted in federal court to accepting cash bribes to expedite city permits.
Maurice Gryp and Others Arrested for Knox County Gun Theft
KNOX COUNTY, Ill. — Four men have been arrested in connection with a firearm theft investigation in Knox County.
Robert Carrillo Arrested for Tucson Copper Wire Theft
TUCSON, Ariz. — Tucson police have arrested 51-year-old Robert Joseph Carrillo in connection with a series of copper wire thefts targeting city-owned streetlights and utilities.
Jennifer Garula-Mers Arrested for Realtor Association Theft
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Jennifer Garula-Mers, 53, former CEO of the East Polk County Association of Realtors, has been arrested on grand theft charges. Authorities say she stole more than $81,000 from the association between 2020 and 2024 by increasing her salary and issuing unauthorized bonuses for personal purchases, including grooming and beauty products.
Bryant Nugent Arrested for Baldwin County Mail Theft
GULF SHORES, Ala. — Bryant Douglas Nugent, 29, of Foley, has been arrested for stealing mail from dozens of Baldwin County residents following a coordinated investigation by the Gulf Shores Police Department, Foley Police Department, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Pasadena Copper Theft Arrests: Ladner, McGovern & McBride
PASADENA — Police are investigating a wave of copper thefts across Pasadena that has impacted at least eight businesses in recent weeks. Three suspects have been arrested in connection with one of the incidents, which was captured on surveillance video.
McClain & Lenor Arrested in College Station Beauty Theft
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Two women dubbed “beauty queens” were arrested Thursday afternoon after employees at an HEB store reported an active theft in the cosmetics section.
Paulaina Nechay Arrested in Harford Retail Theft Spree
HARFORD COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — A Halethorpe woman has been arrested after allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars in merchandise from multiple retail stores, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.
Philip Turner Indicted for Child Exploitation Crimes
MARYLAND (WBFF) — A Linthicum Heights man has been federally indicted on multiple child exploitation charges, including sexual exploitation of a minor, online coercion and enticement, receipt of child sexual abuse material, and possession of child sexual abuse images.
Elijah Jackson Charged in Fatal Baltimore Stabbing
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore homicide detectives have arrested 29-year-old Elijah Jackson in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred in early October.
Antonio King Gets Life for Harlem Park Killing
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — Antonio King has been sentenced to life in prison plus 35 years for a 2024 double shooting in Harlem Park that left one man dead and another critically injured.
Carlos Bras Charged in $126K Theft from Elderly Client
Federal prosecutors have charged former Santander Bank employee Carlos Bras, of East Providence, with bank fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft after investigators say he stole $126,000 from an elderly customer.
Bobby Leagans, Doss Duo Charged in Classic Car Theft
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has charged three men in connection with a home break-in and the theft of two classic vehicles from a residence on Stones Dairy Road.
Quandrickus Major Linked to FedEx Theft, Drug Scheme
Authorities in Stephens County, Georgia, have arrested multiple FedEx subcontractor drivers accused of participating in a package theft ring that investigators say is also tied to a drug trafficking operation.
Nasir Bostic Among 3 Arrested After Concord Shooting
CONCORD, NC — Three individuals are facing charges following a shooting that injured four people during the city’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Kevin McKenzie Gets 14 Years for Tribe Fraud Scheme
Kevin Lamorris McKenzie was sentenced last month to 14 years in federal prison, in addition to a concurrent five-year sentence, after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and embezzlement from a Native American tribe.
Louisville Men Arrested in $30K Tool Theft in Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Two men from Louisville have been arrested in connection with a string of thefts involving tools valued at over $30,000, the Bowling Green Police Department reported.
Fragust D. Ford Indicted in Louisville Homicide
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fragust D. Ford, 46, of Louisville, has been indicted in connection with the May 26, 2025 homicide of Paul D. McMahan, authorities reported.
John Levy Dozier Arrested in York County Tool Theft
YORK COUNTY, Va. — John Levy Dozier, 45, of Williamsburg, was arrested after allegedly stealing more than $2,600 worth of power tools from Lowe’s on the 800 block of Rochambeau Boulevard.
Jackie Gore III Sentenced 10 Years for Fentanyl, Gun Charges
LITTLE RIVER, SC — A Little River man, Jackie Gore III, 23, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug and gun charges after pleading guilty on Monday.
Jason Garrett Sentenced 12 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking
MYRTLE BEACH, SC — A Myrtle Beach man, Jason Garrett, 36, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl after pleading guilty on Monday.
Kevin Maurice Hill Sentenced 10 Years for Drug Trafficking
CONWAY, SC — Kevin Maurice Hill, 37, of Murrells Inlet, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following his conviction on multiple drug charges.
