Texas Men Charged in $255K Scam: Chagamreddy, Kommana
WICHITA, Kan. — Federal prosecutors have charged two Texas men for their alleged roles in a sophisticated scam that defrauded an elderly Sedgwick County woman of $255,000.
Grigol Liluashvili Detained in Georgia Call Center Scam Case
Georgian prosecutors have detained Grigol Liluashvili, the former head of the State Security Service, accusing him of accepting bribes to protect scam call centers that defrauded victims across the globe. The arrest marks a major development in an expanding corruption investigation targeting once-powerful figures in the country.
Dr. Vishnudat Seodat Sentenced in $1M Medicare Fraud Case
A well-known East End family medicine physician has been sentenced in connection with a $1 million Medicare kickback scheme involving medically unnecessary brain scans.
Wisdom Banks-Bey Arrested in $93K Wake County Fraud Case
A man has been arrested following a lengthy investigation into an alleged identity theft and fraud scheme that caused more than $93,000 in losses in Wake County, authorities said.
Taylor, Zachariah Peifer Charged in Baby Abuse Case
HERSHEY, Pa. — A former Central Dauphin School District nurse and her husband have been charged after a two-month-old baby in their care was found with multiple injuries, authorities said.
Joshmin Garnett Charged in $186K Calgary Senior Scam
CALGARY — Calgary police have charged a man in connection with a string of scams that allegedly defrauded seniors out of approximately $186,000 over a five-week period.
Ang Joo Heng Arrested in Thailand for SIM Box Scam
KUALA LUMPUR — A Malaysian man wanted for running a scam operation was arrested in Sa Kaeo province, Thailand on Sunday after fleeing Poipet township, Cambodia, amid border clashes, authorities said.
Leessa Augustine Sentenced in $95K New Orleans Fraud Case
NEW ORLEANS — A former Sewerage & Water Board (S&WB) agent and NOPD reserve officer, Leessa Augustine, was sentenced to six months of house arrest and ordered to pay nearly $95,000 in restitution after admitting to multiple fraud schemes, federal prosecutors said.
Louis Padilla Charged in Midland Child Sex Case
MIDLAND — A Midland man has been arraigned on six felony charges after an 11- to 13-year-old girl reported receiving vulgar and sexually explicit messages and images, police said.
Jomil Tugado Charged with Third Sexual Assault at Duke
DURHAM — A Duke University nurse already charged with sexually assaulting two incapacitated patients has been accused of assaulting a third patient, court records show.
Three St. Viator Alumni Charged in Graduation Assault
WHEATON, Ill. — Three 18-year-old men from the northwest suburbs are awaiting trial after being charged with sexually assaulting a female classmate at a private graduation party in Roselle.
Mark Killick Jailed 14 Years for £1.25M Builder Fraud
PAULTON, Somerset — Mark Killick, 56, known to customers as Marc Cole, has been jailed for 14 years after defrauding dozens of clients out of over £1.25 million to fund luxury holidays and gambling.
Grindr Scam: Mohammadi and Hotak Jailed in London
LONDON — Two Afghan migrants have been jailed for using the dating app Grindr to scam victims, steal phones, and fraudulently access money.
California CHP Busts $800K Organized Retail Theft Ring
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — The California Highway Patrol’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF) arrested 13 people and seized over $800,000 in stolen merchandise in a major operation targeting a sophisticated retail theft ring.
Fresno Man Sentenced 35 Years to Life for Friend’s Murder
FRESNO, Calif. — A Fresno man was sentenced to 35 years to life in state prison for killing his friend, authorities announced.
Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Tulare County Murder
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. — A Tulare County man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murder, officials announced.
Visalia Police Officer Matthew Conley Arrested in Domestic Case
VISALIA, Calif. — The Visalia Police Department has arrested one of its own officers following a domestic disturbance investigation late Sunday night.
Palm Coast Woman Jessica Finn Arrested for Felony Retail Theft
BUNNELL, Fla. — A Palm Coast woman has been arrested on a Flagler County warrant for felony retail theft following an investigation into a series of shoplifting incidents at multiple Target stores, authorities said.
Michael Jones, Christina Beck Arrested in Ardmore Burglary
ARDMORE, Okla. — Two people have been arrested in connection with a Saturday break-in and burglary at the Great Plains Kubota store in Ardmore, authorities said.
Tristan Idlebird Arrested in Baton Rouge Retail Theft Case
BATON ROUGE, La. — Deputies with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from Bath & Body Works stores, authorities said.
Zachery Cobbs, Cinderella Falkenhausen Arrested in Horse Theft
THERMAL, Calif. — Two people have been arrested in connection with the theft of a horse valued at approximately $80,000, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
Caleb Isaiah Ritchie Arrested in Truck Break-In, Package Theft
WHITESBURG, Ky. — Police in Letcher County arrested a man Saturday night after responding to a reported truck break-in, an investigation that later connected him to a package theft case, authorities said.
CHP Employee Dareth Chau Arrested in Embezzlement Case
An employee of the California Highway Patrol has been arrested on suspicion of embezzlement after allegedly stealing vehicle components from the agency, CHP officials confirmed.
Alexander Coffey Sentenced to 25 Years to Life in Infant’s Death
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Sacramento County man has been sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison for the death of his infant son, authorities announced.
Mark Boatwright Sentenced to 160 Years for Child Sex Crimes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Sacramento County judge has sentenced a 63-year-old man to 160 years in state prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting two children over several years, according to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office.
Modesto Man Jose Ceballos Arrested in Ceres Auto Theft
CERES, Calif. — A 28-year-old Modesto man was arrested Friday morning during a traffic stop in Ceres after police discovered he was driving a stolen vehicle with altered identification markings.
Palm Beach Man Nelson Fernandez Arrested for Petit Theft
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A Palm Beach County man was arrested Tuesday morning in connection with an alleged retail theft, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO).
Boca Raton Woman Arrested for Retail Theft and Fraud
BOCA RATON, Fla. — A Boca Raton woman was arrested Monday night on allegations of retail theft and fraud, according to local authorities.
Boynton Beach Man Arrested for Drug Possession
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — A man was arrested Tuesday in connection with drug-related charges, according to booking records released by local authorities.
Rolla Man Arrested for Armed Robbery Over Chicken Theft
ROLLA, Mo. — A man was taken into custody Saturday following an alleged theft involving a weapon, according to the Rolla Police Department (RPD).
Columbia Drug Sting: 2 Arrested with Meth, Fentanyl
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Two people were arrested Monday following a drug sting operation conducted by Columbia Vice, Narcotics, and Organized Crime Unit (VNOC).
Columbia Woman Sentenced 22 Years for Walmart Shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Whitney McKee was sentenced Monday to 22 years in prison for a 2024 shooting and attempted carjacking at the Conley Walmart, according to the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office.
