Chintan Thakkar Charged in Kenosha Gold Bar Scam Case
KENOSHA, Wis. —
Chintan Thakkar, 44, appeared voluntarily in Kenosha County intake court on Wednesday after prosecutors charged him with felony theft and money laundering involving more than $100,000. Investigators allege Thakkar, along with Jagdishkumar Nandani, played a role in an elaborate scheme that defrauded a Kenosha woman of hundreds of thousands of dollars in gold.
Mendel Deutsch, Joshua Feldberger Admit $4.5M Loan Scam
Two New Jersey men have admitted to orchestrating a scheme to defraud a mortgage lender by fabricating the sale of a property and submitting forged documents to obtain a $4.5 million loan. One of the men also pleaded guilty to a separate $1.8 million COVID-era loan fraud.
Alejandro Diaz Charged in $60K Elder Theft Case
In a troubling case of elder exploitation, Alejandro Diaz has been arrested for allegedly scamming an elderly victim out of more than $60,000. The incident has intensified concerns in Cameron County about rising crimes targeting vulnerable residents. Local authorities are urging the public to stay alert and report suspicious behavior to help prevent similar offenses.
Adam Moore-Lynch Jailed for £1m Luxury Watch Fraud
A luxury watch dealer who defrauded 50 customers out of more than £1 million has been sentenced to prison.
Adam Moore-Lynch, 28, ran Manchester Watch Hub on King Street in Manchester city centre, where he claimed he would sell clients’ high-value timepieces on commission. Instead, he sold the watches — including several Rolex models worth up to £120,000 — and kept the proceeds for himself.
Six Men Jailed for £700k UK Cash Machine Fraud
Six members of a criminal network responsible for stealing £700,000 from cash machines across the UK have been jailed. Between February and December 2024, the Romania-based gang operated out of Luton, using highly sophisticated devices designed to bypass ATM security systems, investigators said.
Stacey Dillard, Destiny White Arrested in Meth Trafficking
Two individuals, including a Hopkinsville resident, were arrested in Madisonville after an investigation into methamphetamine trafficking. The investigation was conducted by the Madisonville-Hopkins County Vice Narcotics Unit, Kentucky State Police, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration beginning in September, focusing on alleged drug activity involving Stacey Dillard of Hopkinsville.
Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Richard Laird
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied the Petition for a Writ of Certiorari filed by Richard Roland Laird, upholding his first-degree murder conviction and death sentence for the 1987 murder of artist Anthony Milano in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania. The decision marks the conclusion of Laird’s final federal appeal in the case, formally titled Richard Roland Laird v. Laurel Harry, Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, et al.
Three Charged in Murder of Singer Maria De La Rosa
Three men have been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of 22-year-old Maria De La Rosa, an aspiring Latin singer, in Northridge, authorities confirmed Wednesday.
Two Charged in Maywood Jewelry Store Armed Robbery
Two out-of-state men have been charged in connection with an armed robbery at a jewelry store in Maywood, New Jersey, in 2024, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.
Gregory Ferguson Jailed for Luxury Golf Estate Scam
A Gqeberha man who promised investors a share in a luxury golf estate but instead pocketed their money has been sentenced to eight years in prison.
Chicago Man Arrested for Multiple Retail Thefts
A Chicago man has been arrested and charged in connection with multiple retail thefts on the city’s North Side in recent weeks.
Ricardo Castillo Sentenced for Stabbing 11-Year-Old Girl
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — A man who pleaded no contest to stabbing an 11-year-old girl during a home invasion was sentenced Wednesday.
Martel Huggins Charged in Toledo Murder Case
TOLEDO, Ohio — An Ohio man has been charged with the murder of a 27-year-old man after authorities discovered the victim’s body parts in the vehicle he was driving.
Four Arrested in 2024 Baltimore Homicide Case
BALTIMORE — Four men were arrested and charged in connection with a south Baltimore homicide that occurred in January 2024, the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced Wednesday.
Michigan Couple Charged with Starving Two Children
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. — A Michigan couple has been charged with multiple felonies after officials said they starved two of their children, ages 9 and 11, who are now recovering in the hospital, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
Davenport Man Arrested for $50K Copper Theft Attempt
DAVENPORT, Iowa — A Davenport man is in the Scott County Jail on a secured $50,000 bond after police say he and accomplices tried to steal copper from air conditioning units at the former Thunder Bay Grille.
Danbury Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Rogers Park Shooting
DANBURY, Conn. — A Danbury man has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a July 2024 drive-by shooting at Rogers Park.
Searcy Man Arrested for Multiple Vehicle Thefts in Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. — Police have arrested a Searcy man linked to multiple vehicle break-ins and thefts in the Jonesboro area.
Three Sentenced for $50K Theft at Johnson City Sporting Goods
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — Three people have been convicted and sentenced for stealing more than $50,000 in merchandise from Dick’s House of Sport at Oakdale Commons.
Ex-Nogales Police Union Head Sentenced for Embezzlement
NOGALES, Ariz. — The former president of the Nogales Police Officers Association (NPOA) has been sentenced for misusing his position to commit financial crimes, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office announced.
Aberdeen Woman Arrested for $1,500 Firehouse Subs Theft
ABERDEEN, N.C. — An Aberdeen woman has been charged after allegedly stealing more than $1,500 in cash from the Firehouse Subs where she worked, according to the Aberdeen Police Department.
Repeat Offender Harold Michaels Gets 9 Years for Break-Ins
WARREN, Ohio — A repeat offender with a long criminal history has been sentenced to nine years in prison for a string of thefts, burglaries, and break-ins that occurred in Champion Township in 2023, according to the Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office.
Branston Brunson Charged After Traffic Stop Drug Find
A Fayetteville man is facing a felony drug charge months after Aberdeen police discovered suspected narcotics during a routine traffic stop.
Tudor & Smith Arrested in Felony Lane Gang Case
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins tied to a Felony Lane Gang believed to be operating across several states.
Kaquan King-Brice Arrested in Aberdeen Domestic Incident
A Willard man was arrested early Sunday after Aberdeen police responded to a reported domestic assault at a residence near Woodgreen Drive and Bradford Drive.
Jacob Armstrong Charged in Dormie Club Golf Theft
A Southern Pines man is facing multiple charges after deputies recovered equipment allegedly stolen during a break-in at Dormie Club Golf Course, according to the Moore County Sheriff’s Office.
Lenterrell Ray Charged in $1,700 Aberdeen Walmart Theft
A Lillington man is facing felony charges after investigators reviewed surveillance footage allegedly showing him stealing merchandise from the Aberdeen Walmart, according to the Aberdeen Police Department.
Betty Sanderford Arrested in Sanford Methadone Theft
A Sanford woman has been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of methadone from a local nursing facility, the Aberdeen Police Department reported.
Three Arrested in Aberdeen Drug Raid on Bell Fork Road
ABERDEEN, NC — Three people were arrested Thursday after Moore County Sheriff’s Office investigators executed a search warrant at a residence on the 100 block of Bell Fork Road in the Heflin Mobile Home Park.
Carl Weighman Faces 21 Charges After Southend Arrest
SOUTHEND, UK — A Southend man has been charged with more than 20 offences after being arrested by an off-duty officer.
Three Arrested in Moore County Fiber Line Damage Case
MOORE COUNTY, NC — Sheriff Ronnie Fields announced three arrests in connection with the October 12 incident that damaged Spectrum and Brightspeed fiber-optic lines, leaving many residents without internet service. The case recalled a December 3, 2022, attack on Duke Energy substations that left 45,000 residents and businesses without power for five days and resulted in one death.
Joshua Rayman Arrested in Southern Pines Child Case
SOUTHERN PINES, NC — A Southern Pines man, Joshua Rayman, 37, has been arrested and is facing multiple charges related to offenses involving minors, according to the Southern Pines Police Department.
Four Charged in Lincoln County Copper Theft Case
LINCOLN COUNTY, NC — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has charged four individuals in connection with a series of copper thefts that occurred throughout October and November on the 1800 block of Gastonia Highway.
Adam Holland Charged in Chelmsford Bike Theft Case
CHELMSFORD, UK — Chelmsford’s Neighbourhood Policing Team has charged a man in connection with a stolen mountain bike.
Two Men Charged in Fife Frost-Jacking Car Thefts
FIFE, UK — Two men have been charged following a series of “frost-jacking” car thefts in Fife, where vehicles left unattended with their engines running were stolen.
