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Latest Arrests Across the USA – 12/20/2025 Key Cases and Summaries

"Breaking News on Recent Arrests: Summaries and Links to High-Profile Cases Across the United States"

by Sophia Bennett

Whitney Marie Adams Arrested in Newnan Receipt Scam

NEWNAN, Ga. — Newnan police have arrested a Carroll County couple accused of running an organized receipt fraud scheme, a crime officers say becomes more common during busy shopping seasons.

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Charles Burri Charged in $15K Crypto Scam Case

Authorities have charged a Columbia man with two felony offenses after alleging he defrauded an elderly woman out of $15,000 through a cryptocurrency investment scheme.

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Mark Mathis Pleads Guilty in Service Dog Fraud Case

A Wake County man who ran a service dog business catering to children with special needs has pleaded guilty to dozens of felony charges tied to a long-running fraud scheme.

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Crystal Clarkson Accused of Fraud and Probation Violation

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A Lee County woman has been accused of violating her probation following previous fraud convictions.

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Reagan Weidner, Conor Wiegand Charged in Florida Alligator Case

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reports that an ongoing investigation has led to charges against two men accused of illegally killing alligators across Southwest Florida.

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Fort Myers Women Arrested in Stolen Car DUI Chase

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Two women were arrested Sunday in Fort Myers after allegedly stealing a vehicle and leading police on a dangerous DUI chase that endangered a 5-month-old child.

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Pedro Luis, 12, Arrested for Armed Robbery in Lee County

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A 12-year-old boy was arrested Friday after being accused of committing two armed robberies in Lee County.

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Leslie Michael Wilson Arrested for Theft and Trespassing

TRION, Ga. — Leslie Michael Wilson, 50, was arrested at the West Rome Walmart after allegedly using other people’s ticketed receipts to obtain refunds, authorities reported.

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Kylen Running Hawk Arrested in Multi-State Fraud Case

FARGO, N.D. — A 24-year-old suspect wanted on fraud charges in Florida was arrested in Bismarck after a multi-state investigation into alleged economic crimes targeting St. Lucie County residents in 2024.

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Scott Alexander Raski Pleads Guilty to Multi-State Drug Trafficking

FARGO, N.D. — A North Dakota man has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms charges linked to a multi-state conspiracy distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl across North Dakota, Nevada, and Montana.

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Crystal Mapel, Jamey Rice Charged in Grand Forks Meth Case

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Two West Fargo residents are facing multiple felony drug charges following a months-long undercover investigation by the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force

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Ginger Lemons Arrested for $34K Identity Theft in Minnesota

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A 61-year-old woman has been charged with identity theft after allegedly using a stolen identity to fraudulently withdraw $34,000 from two American Federal Bank locations in November 2023.

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Chandler Burnside Charged in Barnesville Infant Abuse Case

BARNESVILLE, Minn. — A 26-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly assaulting an 8-month-old infant, according to court documents filed Monday in Clay County District Court.

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Joshua Church, Amelia Shockley Charged in $30K Burglary

BEMIDJI, Minn. — Two people have been charged with felony burglary and theft after allegedly stealing about $30,000 from an elderly man’s home in Beltrami County.

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Shannon Godbout Arrested in Deadly Hopkinton Crash

HOPKINTON, R.I. — Police in Rhode Island have arrested Shannon Godbout, 41, in connection with a deadly crash that killed a pedestrian on Spring Street.

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Skyler Robinson Charged in Gonvick Domestic Violence Case

GONVICK, Minn. — A 41-year-old man, Skyler Allen Robinson, has been charged with five crimes, including felony assault with a dangerous weapon, following a domestic violence incident Friday morning.

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Andrew Gregg Charged in Crookston Stalking and Assault Case

CROOKSTON, Minn. — A 27-year-old Crookston man, Andrew William Gregg, faces multiple charges, including felony stalking and domestic assault by strangulation, following a months-long investigation by the Crookston Police Department.

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Brandon Lee Salas Arrested for Aggravated Battery

Brandon Lee Salas, 35, of Lyerly, was arrested this week following an assault at a residence on Blacks Bluff Road. Authorities report that Salas attacked a woman, fracturing her left arm during the incident.

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Terrence J McClinic Arrested for Drug Trafficking

Terrence J McClinic, 43, of Rome, was arrested after a traffic stop on GA Loop 1 near Lavender Drive led to a major drug bust. Officers initially pulled McClinic over for an improper lane change and discovered he was driving on a suspended license.

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Sanford Officer Ronny Neal Charged in Fraud Scheme

SANFORD, Fla. – A Sanford police officer has been arrested and charged in a major fraud scheme involving fake off-duty jobs. Ronny Neal, 22-year veteran of the Sanford Police Department (SPD) and former off-duty detail coordinator, faces 79 counts of official misconduct and one count of organized fraud, authorities announced Tuesday, Dec. 16.

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Orlando Colbert-McGlon Sentenced to 25 Years for Shooting

A 19-year-old Palm Bay resident, Orlando Colbert-McGlon, was sentenced to 25 years in state prison for a 2022 shooting that left another teen injured. At the time of the incident, Colbert-McGlon was 16.

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Effie Mae Willing Arrested for Insurance Fraud in Florence

A Florence woman, Effie Mae Willing, 56, was arrested Thursday on charges of insurance fraud, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.

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Giovanni Pennetta Indicted in Anduril Pre-IPO Fraud

NEW YORK, Dec 18 (Reuters) – A New York investment manager, Giovanni Pennetta, has been indicted for allegedly defrauding millions of dollars from investors in a sham pre-IPO scheme linked to U.S. drone-maker Anduril Industries.

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Manus Boonjumnong Arrested for Fraud After Missing Court

BANGKOK, Dec 19, 2025 – Former Olympic gold medalist Manus Boonjumnong was arrested for fraud after failing to appear in court for sentencing, authorities said.

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Solanyi Ramos Charged in $775K SNAP Fraud Scheme

STEELTON, Pa. — Pennsylvania authorities have filed charges against seven individuals accused of running a large-scale Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud operation that allegedly processed more than $775,000 in illegal transactions.

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Ali Nojoumi Charged in $6.6M Toronto Forex Fraud

A Toronto man has been charged in connection with an alleged $6.6 million foreign exchange investment fraud that affected 28 investors, according to the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC).

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Nigel Tang Arrested in Prince Group Money Laundering Case

SINGAPORE – A Singaporean man has been arrested for his suspected involvement in money laundering offences connected to Cambodia’s Prince Holding Group, authorities confirmed.

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Armando Salazar Charged in Central Texas Brisket Theft

BUDA, Texas — A 51-year-old Baytown man has been arrested after police say he stole more than $1,700 worth of brisket from grocery stores across Central Texas during a weekend theft spree.

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Joseph Javier Muniz Arrested in Pflugerville Shooting

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas — Authorities have arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting that left another man dead at a Pflugerville residence early Friday morning.

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Kimberly Sotelo Arrested in Downtown Austin Shooting

AUSTIN, Texas — A woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred near a downtown Austin bus stop last month, according to the Austin Police Department.

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Kevin Lavender Among Six Arrested in Safeway Theft Ring

SAN FRANCISCO — Six people have been arrested in connection with a large-scale retail theft operation that targeted Safeway stores across San Francisco and Oakland, police announced Thursday.

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Regina Peacock Arrested in $509K Tallahassee Theft

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Tallahassee woman has been arrested after authorities say she stole more than half a million dollars from her employer over several years.

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Charles Reid Jr. Sentenced to 21+ Years for Meth in Georgia

VALDOSTA, Ga. — A South Georgia man has been sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine in the Thomasville area, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia.

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Six Arrested in San Francisco Safeway Theft Ring

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Six people have been arrested for allegedly being part of a prolific retail theft crew that targeted Safeway stores in San Francisco and Oakland, police said Thursday.

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Memphis Lobbyist Tyjuan Spencer Arrested for Mercedes Theft

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis lobbyist Tyjuan Spencer, 30, has been arrested for allegedly stealing a 2018 Mercedes-Benz valued at nearly $73,000 from a Texas dealership. He faces a charge of theft of property valued between $60,000 and $250,000.

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