Serial Fraudster From Orlando Sentenced To More Than Six Years In Federal Prison

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Jermica Jerri Dominick Brooks (37, Orlando) a/k/a “Jermica Jerri Dominick Sykes” to six years and nine months in federal prison for…

Dominican used false name, DOB, SS to obtain license

BOSTON, MASS – A Dominican national who previously resided in Lawrence was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for aggravated identity theft and fraudulent use of a Social Security number. Robely…

Shoplifting charge escalates to attempted murder at Indian River Family Dollar

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FL – During the COVID-19 pandemic, dollar stores have turned dangerous and in some cases, even deadly. Another attempted murder has been reported at an American dollar store, this…

Two children kidnapped in stolen vehicle in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two young children were kidnapped by a car thief in Washington, D.C. The children have since been located and reunited with their family after being located about one mile…

Watch: Man who stole car with dog inside arrested when he tried to bring “stray dog” to pound

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD – A car thief in Montgomery County was arrested after he tried to bring a dog to the local shelter that was in the vehicle he stole. On Tuesday…

Two arrested in West Sacramento for prowling, stealing from VFW, Boy Scouts

SACRAMENTO, CA – Two suspects were arrested Sunday morning in West Sacramento for theft, prowling and trespassing according to police. The West Sacramento Police Department early Sunday morning announced, two suspects were…

Police say grave robbers used human remains for grisly religious shrine

LAKE COUNTY, FL – Two men wanted for robbing graves in Florida have been arrested and police say they stole human remains to build a religious shrine. The men were caught after…

Newark police capture burglar after foot chase

NEWARK, DE – The Newark Police Department has captured a man wanted for burglarizing cars and homes across the city after a brief chase on foot. On January 6, 2021, plainclothes Newark…

Man who sat with feet up on Pelosi’s desk during Capitol protest arrested

LITTLE ROCK, AK – A man at the center of a viral photo from Wednesday’s Capitol protest has been arrested. Richard Barnett, 60, from Arkansas was photographed with his feet up on…

Man used blow torch to cut locks, steal money at campground payment drop boxes

DENVER, CO – United States Attorney Jason Dunn announced that Jayce Peterson, 36, of Oak Creek, Colorado, was sentenced to more than a year (15 months) in prison for theft and depredation…

Three men charged by feds in connection to violence at Capitol protest including man who stole House lectern

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Using photos and videos taken and uploaded to social media during Wednesday’s uprising at the U.S. Capitol building the Department of Justice has filed charges against three men today.…

Woman charged for illegally collecting $268,000 in pension benefits for dead husband

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ –Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that a woman was indicted for allegedly stealing more than $268,000 by fraudulently collecting survivor benefits from her deceased husband’s pension for nearly…

Contractors charged for scamming shore homeowners out of millions after Superstorm Sandy

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two contractors who entered into agreements to repair homes damaged during Superstorm Sandy bilked victims out of more than $2 million without performing the work, prosecutors said. The…

Houston man hijacks interstate cargo shipment

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – A 22-year-old Houston man has entered a guilty plea to theft from an interstate cargo shipment, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. Maksims Klopovs admitted he was to…

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – January 1st through January 6th, 2021

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The first week of 2021 has been relatively peaceful in the shore community of Lacey Township. Here is a list of incident police in Lacey responded to during…

Mississippi U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst Announces His Departure from Department of Justice

Jackson, Miss. – Mike Hurst, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, announced today that he has submitted his resignation to President Donald J. Trump and Acting Attorney General Jeffrey…

Grave robbers caught by their DNA left on cigars left in cemetery

LAKE COUNTY, FL – A pair of Florida grave robbers have been charged for the opening and theft of cemetery and mausoleum vaults at thee Edgewood Cemetery in Mount Dora. Police were…

Key Largo burglary suspect commits suicide as deputies arrive at his RV

KEY LARGO, FL – The Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team entered a small RV-style camper Thursday afternoon near Mile Marker 102 to find a burglary subject deceased of what appeared to be a…

Chinese researcher stole vials of biological research and attempted to take them aboard a flight to China

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETS – A Chinese national was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for making false statements in connection with his theft of 19 vials of biological research. Zaosong Zheng, 31,…

Stolen Boy Scout Trailers Found

St. Leonard, MD – Police announced they have recovered trailers owned by the Boy Scouts, stolen from the All Saints Episcopal Church. Those trailers were spray-painted black and covered with cardboard to…

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