Platte City Man, Brain Testerman, Charged in $200K Warehouse Theft Scheme
Three individuals, including Brain J. Testerman, 48, of Platte City, are facing charges following a series of warehouse thefts that resulted in the loss of over $200,000 worth of electronics in Kansas City. Testerman, Ryan M. Baker, and Kelsey Brightwell were involved in stealing and selling stolen electronics, including tablets, gaming consoles, and smart speakers.
El Granada woman caught stealing power tools and holiday items in Colma
Jaclyn McCord, a 41-year-old woman from El Granada, was arrested on Dec. 3 after she was caught stealing a shopping cart full of items from a retail store in Colma. The stolen merchandise included power tools, LED lights, holiday decorations, T-shirts, socks, and an inflatable Grinch, totaling approximately $800.87.
Leslie Mabrey Arrested in Idaho for Montana Stolen Vehicle Theft
Leslie Mabrey, 64, was arrested on December 20, 2024, after being caught with a stolen vehicle in White Bird, Idaho. The vehicle was originally stolen from Miles City, Montana. Mabrey, a registered violent offender, faces several serious charges, including felony possession of a stolen vehicle, felony battery on an officer (six counts), unlawful possession of a firearm, and resisting arrest.
Michael Cordones-Lopez and Patricio Cardones-Molina Arrested for $50K Cooking Oil Theft
On December 17, 2024, two men, Michael Cordones-Lopez, 24, and Patricio Cardones-Molina, 61, were arrested in Silver Spring, Maryland, for stealing nearly $50,000 worth of used cooking oil from local restaurants. The suspects were caught in the act by Montgomery County police, who followed them after spotting their van near several grease dumpsters. The suspects siphoned oil from two restaurants, including the Fillmore Silver Spring and Amina Thai Silver Spring, using a prybar and large tanks in their van. The stolen oil, valued at approximately $47,000, is typically sold to biodiesel companies. Both suspects were charged and released on bond.
Breanna Martin, Laquiesha Ellington, Jasmine Russell, and Oscar Guerra Arrested for $3,800 Organized Retail Theft in Vacaville
Four Sacramento residents were arrested in Vacaville this week after being caught in a large-scale theft operation. Breanna Martin, 31; Laquiesha Ellington, 37; Jasmine Russell, 37; and Oscar Guerra, 30, were apprehended after stealing over $3,800 worth of merchandise from Nordstrom Rack and Nike. The arrests were made following a tip from a vigilant community member and swift action by local officers.
Patrick T. Fallon and Alexander R. Kluge Arrested After Fentanyl Seized in Gladstone Drug Bust
Two suspected drug dealers, Patrick T. Fallon, 33, and Alexander R. Kluge, 34, were arrested in Gladstone, Missouri, after a major drug bust led to the seizure of over 21 grams of fentanyl, enough to kill more than 10,600 people. On December 20, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at a suspected drug house in the area of N Park Ave. and NE 72nd Terrace.
Rishon Harrell Arrested for Using Counterfeit Bills in Kansas City Stores, Claims Secret Shopper Job
Rishon Harrell, 32, of Kansas City, Missouri, was arrested on December 12 after being accused of using counterfeit $50 bills to purchase items at multiple Walmart stores. Harrell faces stealing charges after an off-duty officer recognized him from a previous incident involving counterfeit bills at the same Walmart location.
Brantley Miller Sentenced to Six Years for Role in Tennessee Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
Brantley Miller, 39, from Humboldt, Tennessee, was sentenced to six years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy. The sentence follows an investigation that uncovered a significant illegal drug distribution operation in West Tennessee, which had been ongoing since 2019.
61-Year-Old Arrested for 1985 Double Murder at Camden County Church
A 61-year-old man has been arrested nearly 40 years after the murders of church deacon Harold Swain and his wife, Thelma, at Rising Daughter Baptist Church in Camden County, Georgia. Erik Kristensen Sparre, from Waynesville, Georgia, was charged with two counts of murder and two counts of aggravated assault in connection with the 1985 killings.
Toqwanda Ketchmore Pleads Guilty to Marijuana Trafficking in Major U.S. Drug Bust
Toqwanda Ketchmore, also known as “Quannie,” a 30-year-old from Albany, has pleaded guilty to her involvement in a large-scale marijuana trafficking operation. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Ketchmore was a member of a criminal organization that cultivated marijuana commercially in Fresno, California, and trafficked it to various locations across the United States.
Chinese National Jun Wang Charged with $2 Million Money Laundering Scheme
Jun Wang, a 62-year-old Chinese national and permanent U.S. resident, has been indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York. Wang, who has lived in Florida and Texas for most of the past 26 years, is accused of laundering over $2 million through gift card schemes.
Michigan Man Sentenced to Three Years for $4 Million Retail Fraud Scheme
Sajed Al-Maarej, a 27-year-old man from Dearborn, Michigan, has been sentenced to three years in prison for orchestrating a massive fraud scheme that caused over $4 million in losses to retailers nationwide. The fraud was run through the messaging app Telegram, where Al-Maarej and his “professional refunders” impersonated buyers to secure refunds for goods while allowing the buyers to keep the items.
Georgia Man Charged Nearly 40 Years After the Murder of Church Deacon and His Wife
Nearly 40 years after the brutal murder of Harold and Thelma Swain at a Black church in Waverly, Georgia, Erik Sparre, 61, was arrested and charged with felony murder and aggravated assault. The Swains were killed inside Rising Daughter Baptist Church in 1985, and Sparre’s arrest comes after a series of developments that overturned the conviction of Dennis Perry, who had been wrongfully imprisoned for the crime.
Darmani Hawkins Sentenced for COVID Fraud and Mail Theft
Darmani Hawkins, a 21-year-old from Aurora, Ohio, was sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in wire and mail fraud, bank fraud, and mail theft schemes. These crimes, which exploited COVID-era unemployment benefits and stolen checks, led to significant losses for both individuals and the government.
Nurse Tara Severino Sentenced for Diverting Narcotics from Veterans
Tara Severino, a 58-year-old nurse from West Haven, has been sentenced to two years of probation, which includes six months of home confinement, for diverting narcotics intended for veterans in her care. The sentencing, announced by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on December 22, follows an investigation into Severino’s actions while working at the West Haven VA Medical Center.
Adelle Starin Pleads Guilty to $9 Million Wire Fraud Scheme
Adelle Starin, a 40-year-old woman from Sartell, Minnesota, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that defrauded both the TRICARE healthcare program and two lenders out of millions of dollars. Starin, who founded and operated the Minnesota-based business Baby’s on Broadway, used deceptive practices to submit false reimbursement claims to TRICARE, a program under the U.S. Department of Defense.
Saif Damer Charged in Failed $61K Truck Theft Scheme
An Olathe, Kansas, man, Saif Damer, 30, has been charged in connection to a botched attempt to steal a $61,000 pickup truck from a Higginsville dealership. According to Lafayette County Circuit Court records, Damer is facing charges of identity theft, forgery, attempting to steal a motor vehicle, and possession of a controlled substance.
Amard Jefferson Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in 2021 Killing
Amard Jefferson, 25, of Fort Washington, Maryland, has been found guilty of second-degree murder in connection with the death of 20-year-old Kendall Brown in August 2021, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced on December 20.
Terry Douglas, Schuyler Belew, and Devun Baskerville Sentenced for RICO Crimes and Murder
Three members of the Almighty Vice Lord Nation (AVLN) gang—Terry Douglas, Schuyler Belew, and Devun Baskerville—have been sentenced to decades in prison after being convicted of RICO conspiracy, murder, drug trafficking, and weapons charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan announced today.
Kevin Thompson and Nina Thomas Charged with Wire Fraud and Money Laundering
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana announced that Kevin Thompson, 39, of New Orleans, and Nina Thomas, 34, of Austin, Texas, have been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and money laundering.
Zerion Marcos Franklin Sentenced to 4 Years for Stealing $750K in U.S. Treasury Checks
Zerion Marcos Franklin, a former U.S. Postal Service employee, was sentenced to four years in prison for stealing more than $750,000 in U.S. Treasury checks, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina announced Friday.
Former Van Nuys Physician Mohammad Rasekhi Settles for $15M in Fraud Case
A former Van Nuys physician, Mohammad Rasekhi, along with his health clinics, co-owned laboratory, and company executive, have agreed to pay $15 million to settle allegations of submitting false claims to Medicare and Medi-Cal. This settlement comes after the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California announced the resolution of the case today.
Jason Beach Charged for Multi-State Theft Spree at Home Depots
Kansas City, Mo. – Jason W. Beach, 51, of Elsberry, Missouri, has been charged in connection with a series of thefts at Home Depot stores across multiple states. The charges stem from a theft incident that occurred at a Home Depot location in Kansas City on November 13, 2024.
Keemie Adkins Arrested After Vehicle Theft and Pursuit in Delaware
Keemie Adkins, 33, from Georgetown, Delaware, was arrested on December 27, 2024, after a stolen vehicle led to a high-speed pursuit and a crash. The incident began early in the morning when Adkins stole a vehicle in the 32000 block of Shoppes at Long Neck Boulevard in Millsboro. The vehicle owner had started the car to warm it up before briefly going inside, and when they returned, the car, along with personal items, was missing.
Concord Residents Arrested on Various Charges in December 2024
Several individuals in Concord, NH, were arrested for various offenses, including theft, drug possession, and assault, as reported by local law enforcement.
Theft Suspect Angelina Herrera Arrested in Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga, CA – Angelina Herrera, a 40-year-old San Bernardino resident, was arrested on the evening of December 23, 2024, in Rancho Cucamonga for shoplifting at an Ulta Beauty store on Foothill Boulevard. Herrera, a suspected serial thief, had concealed items in her backpack when she was apprehended by law enforcement.
Three Arrested in Crane After Stolen Items Recovered
CRANE, Texas (KOSA) – Three individuals were arrested on Friday after multiple stolen items were recovered in Crane County, following an investigation by the Crane County Sheriff’s Office.
Steven Lowell Stafford Arrested for Petty Theft in Apple Valley
APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 65-year-old Placerville man, Steven Lowell Stafford, was arrested for petty theft on December 28, 2024, following an incident at The Gym, located at 20240 State Highway 18 in Apple Valley.
Geomar Gomez-Hernandez Arrested After Fuel Theft and Pursuit in Craig
CRAIG, Colo. — Geomar Gomez-Hernandez, 35, was arrested Thursday after allegedly stealing fuel from the Maverik gas station on Victory Way in Craig, triggering a high-speed chase and multiple collisions with police vehicles.
Kenneth Mattews Arrested for Retail Felony in Woodland
WOODLAND, Calif. (FOX40.COM) — Kenneth Mattews, a Woodland resident with a history of theft offenses, was arrested on December 20, 2024, at a Target store in Woodland after attempting to leave the store with unpaid merchandise.
Trey Bell and Kenneth Littlejohn Arrested for AT&T Store Robbery
COLUMBIANA, Ohio — Trey Bell of New Kensington, Pa., and Kenneth Littlejohn of Ambridge, Pa., were arrested on Friday afternoon in connection with an armed robbery at an AT&T store located in the Oakmont Plaza. The two men were apprehended just hours after the robbery at a North Lima motel, following a trail of electronic devices that had been traced to the location.
Austin Police Arrest Over 15 Suspects in Major Theft Crackdowns
AUSTIN, Texas — Over a dozen suspects were arrested as part of a series of shoplifting crackdowns conducted by Austin Police in North Austin earlier this month.
Savannah Belgard Arrested for Identity Theft in West Monroe
WEST MONROE, La. (KARD/KTVE) — Savannah Belgard, a 28-year-old woman, is facing accusations of identity theft in West Monroe. According to an arrest warrant filed with the Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court, Belgard allegedly abused a lease-to-own agreement with a local boutique, C’est La Vie Boutique, located on the 300 block of Bridge Street.
Malcolm Walker Arrested for Stealing $6,000 Worth of Apple Products
IRVINE, Calif. — Malcolm Walker, a 30-year-old man from Illinois, was arrested at the Spectrum Center mall in Orange County after he was caught stealing thousands of dollars worth of Apple products. Authorities said that Walker entered the Apple store at the mall, grabbed around $1,200 worth of merchandise, and placed the stolen items into an Apple shopping bag he had brought with him.
Davenport Man Arrested After Eluding Police in Stolen Vehicle
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Austin Bond, a 29-year-old man from Davenport, was arrested after eluding police while driving a stolen vehicle on December 25, 2024. According to the criminal complaint, officers with the Davenport Police Department observed Bond driving a stolen vehicle around 10:34 a.m. in the 6100 block of Northwest Boulevard.
Two Men Arrested After Fleeing Stolen Vehicle and Crashing in Lauderhill
LAUDERHILL, Fla. — Isaac King II, 22, and Terrance Thornton, 20, were arrested early on Saturday, December 28, 2024, after they allegedly fled from a traffic stop in a stolen Toyota Tundra and crashed into another vehicle.
Two Arrested in Connection to Vehicle Thefts Linked to Viral TikTok Challenge
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Gage County Sheriff’s Office has completed an investigation into a series of vehicle thefts that occurred earlier this year in Wymore and Lincoln, Nebraska. Authorities have arrested Oskar Lundberg, 19, of Lincoln, and Lochlyn Hansen, 19, of Blue Springs, in connection with the crimes.
Florida Man Arrested on Christmas Eve for Alleged Forgery, Theft, and Identity Theft in Miami-Dade
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A Florida man, Andy Javar Salas-Martinez, 24, of Miami, was arrested on Christmas Eve in Miami-Dade County on charges related to fraudulent checks and identity theft. Salas-Martinez was wanted by Central Bucks Regional Police for allegedly forging and cashing over $16,000 in fraudulent checks in New Britain Borough, Pennsylvania, in October.
Clermont County Man, Cody Winn, Arrested for $1M Scam
A man from Greater Cincinnati, identified as 27-year-old Cody Winn, was arrested on December 26 for his involvement in a multi-state scam that allegedly defrauded victims of nearly $1 million. Winn faces 93 charges, including 62 counts of grand theft and 31 counts of telecommunications fraud.
Bradenton Man, Jeffrey Moynihan, Arrested for Impersonating Elon Musk in Scam
A 56-year-old man from Bradenton, Jeffrey Arthur Moynihan Jr., was arrested on charges of defrauding a 74-year-old woman out of $250,000 by impersonating Elon Musk. The victim, from Texas, had been communicating with “Musk” on Facebook for several months, during which the suspect offered an enticing investment opportunity.