Xilin Sun, Alexander James Admit to $1.5M Gold Fraud
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Two California men have admitted to taking part in a nationwide fraud scheme that stole nearly $1.5 million from an elderly Carlsbad woman after scammers convinced her to buy and hand over gold bars under the false promise of protecting her savings. Federal prosecutors say 35-year-old Xilin Sun of Ontario and 21-year-old Alexander Charles James of Los Angeles were part of an organized network behind tech-support scams, bank impersonation calls, and government impersonation schemes targeting older victims across the country. James pleaded guilty to a wire fraud conspiracy charge on November 25, 2025, while Sun entered a guilty plea Tuesday to a money laundering conspiracy charge.
Onwumere, Abdalkareem, Anagor Sentenced in TN Scam Death
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A New Jersey couple and a Washington man have been sentenced for their roles in a 2023 extortion scheme that stole nearly $87,000 from a Washington County, Tennessee, victim and ultimately contributed to the victim’s death. According to the Department of Justice, 36-year-old Chinagorom Onwumere, 29-year-old Salma Abdalkareem, and 37-year-old Stephen O. Anagor received a combined 20 years in prison and were ordered to repay $388,500 in restitution.
KPD Officer Adam Barnett Arrested in Sevier County
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – A Knoxville Police Department officer was arrested Monday in Sevier County, according to the department. KPD reported that the arrest occurred in the morning when deputies with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office took the officer into custody following a domestic altercation involving a family member. He was off duty at the time and has been charged with aggravated domestic assault.
YouTuber WhistlinDiesel Indicted for TN Tax Evasion
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) – A popular YouTuber with more than 10 million subscribers is facing a tax evasion charge in Tennessee. Court records show that Cody Shane Detwiler, widely known online as “WhistlinDiesel,” was indicted in Williamson County earlier this month.
Dynasty Cunningham Charged in SC Pandemic Fraud Case
LAURENS COUNTY, S.C. — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has arrested a woman accused of fraudulently filing for disaster unemployment assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials said that in June 2020, Dynasty Rochelle Cunningham of Clinton filed for Disaster Unemployment Assistance through the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce website.
CEO Cashmir Luke Charged in $7M VA Fraud Scheme
The CEO of a Fresno-based home health care company was arrested at San Francisco International Airport as he attempted to board a flight to Nigeria, according to U.S. Attorney Eric Grant. Court documents allege that Cashmir Chinedu Luke, the CEO of Four Corners Health LLC, defrauded the Department of Veterans Affairs of more than $7 million between December 2019 and July 2024.
82-Year-Old Woman Charged in Boyfriend’s Death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An 82-year-old woman from Tunica County has been charged in the shooting death of her 75-year-old boyfriend. Authorities said Mattie Crockett called 911 Tuesday, reporting that she had shot her boyfriend.
Guna Airlines Director Rajendra Shakya Arrested in Fraud
KATHMANDU, Dec 3 — Police have arrested Rajendra Shakya, director of Guna Airlines, in connection with an alleged banking fraud case. A team from the Central Investigation Bureau apprehended Shakya from Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, following an arrest warrant issued by the High Court Patan.
Suspended Civil Servant Maroa Arrested for Forgery
NAIROBI, Kenya — Detectives have arrested a suspended civil servant accused of forging official government documents, including a letter recommending candidates for police recruitment.
Elderly Texas Woman Sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution
An elderly Texas woman with a nursing degree has been sentenced in federal court for distributing 150,000 lethal doses of fentanyl, authorities announced. Patrica Parker, 74, received two years of probation, including nine months of home confinement, after pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute fentanyl and distributing more than 310 grams of the drug.
Jaswant Gill Arrested for New Investment Fraud in Sacramento
A man who spent nearly a decade in federal prison for running a phony investment scheme in San Diego has been arrested again for allegedly starting a similar scam while on home confinement in Sacramento. Jaswant “Jason” Singh Gill, 57, faces a felony wire fraud charge for a scheme prosecutors say began in May 2024 while he was serving the final months of a nearly 9-year federal sentence at his sister’s house.
Parents Indicted in Infant’s Death in Anderson County
ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Two people have been indicted by an Anderson County Grand Jury for reckless homicide and aggravated child abuse in connection with the death of their infant.
Knoxville Woman Arrested for Mother’s Murder
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A 47-year-old Knoxville woman has been arrested for first-degree murder after her mother’s body was found inside a Knox County residence Tuesday night.
Derrick Wyche Convicted of Assaulting 10-Year-Old Girl
A Bucks County jury has convicted Derrick Wyche, 58, a registered New Jersey sex offender, of indecently assaulting a 10-year-old girl in Morrisville Borough last year. On Dec. 3, 2025, Wyche was found guilty on felony counts of indecent assault of a person under 13 and corruption of minors. Sentencing will be scheduled at a later date.
Kalil Davis Convicted in Staged Rideshare Crash Fraud
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Four men, including Kalil Davis of Hesperia, have been convicted in connection with a staged crash on the I-215 freeway designed to defraud a rideshare driver’s insurance, officials confirmed. A fifth suspect from Adelanto remains charged with additional crimes including pimping, pandering, and false imprisonment.
Buffalo Man Scott Sinwell Pleads Guilty to Arson
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man, 44-year-old Scott Sinwell, has pleaded guilty to setting a fire outside a home in the Seneca Babcock neighborhood, causing roughly $60,000 in damages and temporarily displacing a family.
Joshua Bartlett Charged with Sex Crimes in NY
UTICA, N.Y. — Joshua Bartlett, 49, a former Mid-State Correctional Facility guard previously implicated in the fatal beating of inmate Messiah Nantwi, has been charged with multiple sex crimes, State Police announced.
Inmates Charged with Fentanyl at Cayuga Jail
A Cayuga County Jail search on November 23 led to the discovery of suspected fentanyl, resulting in felony charges for two incarcerated men.
Joseph Frost Arrested for Thanksgiving Domestic Violence
SUMMERHILL, N.Y. — Joseph A. Frost, 38, was arrested on November 27 after a Thanksgiving domestic violence incident in Summerhill resulted in multiple charges, including a felony.
Chattanooga Tow Owner Benjamin Duvall Charged in Vehicle Scam
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Benjamin Wade Duvall, owner of Choo Choo Towing and Recovery, has been arrested for allegedly running a multi-state vehicle racketeering operation that defrauded car and motorcycle owners across Hamilton County.
Tiffany Slusher Charged With 25 Embezzlement Counts
LEE COUNTY, Va. — A former employee of Lee County Schools, Tiffany B. Slusher of Duffield, has been arrested and charged with 25 counts of embezzlement, according to the Virginia State Police.
Carlos Sandoval-Hernandez Charged in Juvenile Assault Case
A man was taken into custody after a disturbance involving a juvenile led to allegations of assault in late November.
Sex Offender Amy Hargrove Arrested Again in Pawnee County
PAWNEE COUNTY, Okla. — A registered sex offender is back behind bars just seven weeks after her release from prison.
Kishaun Permanand Charged in $14K North Bay Fraud Scheme
The North Bay Police Service has arrested a man in connection with a fraud that cost a local resident more than $14,000.
Sheikh Hasina Gets 5-Year Sentence in Land Scam Case
A Bangladesh court has sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison after finding her guilty in a land scam case. The ruling was delivered Monday by Judge Md Rabiul Alam of Dhaka’s Special Judge’s Court-4.
Miklivan Benga Jailed After Birthday Cocaine Claim
A Cambridge drug dealer who claimed the Class A drugs he carried were a “birthday gift” to himself has been sentenced to prison. Road Policing officers spotted 24-year-old Miklivan Benga driving a grey Mercedes on August 22 and recognised him as a man wanted for failing to appear in court. He was arrested while stopped at a red light.
Luke Randall Charged After Crash in Cocaine-Filled DeLorean
A New Jersey man is facing multiple charges after police say he crashed a 1981 DeLorean into a parked Toyota while carrying dozens of packaged bags of cocaine. The collision happened shortly after noon and occurred in full view of a New Milford police officer, prompting an immediate search of the vehicle.
Christopher Settle Arrested in Angel Paws Pet Cremation Case
SAN MARCOS, Calif. — Christopher Settle, 39, owner of Angel Paws Pet Cremation, was arrested Tuesday following the sudden closure of his San Marcos business, which left many grieving pet owners distressed.
Itasha Williams Arrested for $3,000 Grand Larceny
Auburn police have arrested Itasha M. Williams in connection with a larceny outside a UPS Store on Genesee Street.
Opelika Ulta Thieves Willy Diaz-Pelayo, Maikol Garcia Arrested
OPELIKA, Ala. — Two men accused of stealing thousands of dollars in fragrances from an Opelika Ulta store—and over $37,000 in merchandise nationwide—have been arrested, the Opelika Police Department confirmed.
Clem Gloster Jr. Sentenced to 25 Years for Drug Trafficking
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Clem Gloster Jr., 37, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison as a Habitual Felony Offender (HFO) for trafficking fentanyl, cocaine, amphetamine, and phenethylamines. He was also ordered to pay $900,000 in fines.
Cape Coral Street Racers Arrested in Fatal Crash
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a fatal street racing crash in Cape Coral that killed 75-year-old William J. Garfall.
Lehigh Acres Teen Arrested in School Bus Crash
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — An 18-year-old driver was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash near a school bus stop in Lehigh Acres.
Richard Chinn Arrested for Cape Coral Burglaries
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral police arrested Richard Steven Chinn, 47, after linking him to multiple burglaries in November.
Jason Neyra Arrested for Vehicle Theft and Drug Crimes
HALLSTEAD, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police arrested Jason Neyra, 47, on Monday following an investigation into stolen vehicles and illegal drugs in Susquehanna County.
Tracey Itjen Arrested for Forcing Dog to Eat Coins
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Three people were arrested on animal abuse charges after authorities discovered a small dog had been forced to eat coins and thumbtacks over several months.
