Elderly woman punched in face during dispute on Brooklyn bus, suspect sought
Brooklyn, NY – A 78-year-old woman was attacked aboard an MTA bus in Gravesend Friday afternoon, leaving her hospitalized with facial injuries, police said. The assault happened around 2:40 p.m. on a…
Newark Police Searching for Missing Elderly Man with Dementia
NEWARK, NJ (PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT) – Interim Newark Public Safety Director Raul Malave requests the public’s help in locating Jene Johnson, 80, of Newark, who was reported missing on Wednesday, June 29,…
Jamaican National Extradited to United States in Connection with Federal Charges Related to Fraudulent Sweepstakes Scheme that Targeted Elderly Victims in United States
SCRANTON – A resident of St. James Parish, Jamaica was extradited to the United States and made his initial appearance in federal court in Scranton, Pennsylvania on charges relating to his participation…
An Elderly Man Has Gone Missing in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating an 88-year-old Missing Person Albert Hampton. He was last seen on Monday, July 11, 2022, at 3:30 P.M., at…
Philadelphia Police Searching for Missing Elderly Woman
by Philadelphia Police Department (PSA) PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating 80-year-old Missing Person Barbro Larsson. She was last seen on Sunday, July 10, 2022,…
Former Battle Ground, Washington, bank branch manager charged with stealing over $1 million from elderly customers
Seattle – A 43-year-old former bank manager from Battle Ground, Washington, was arrested Friday in Yakima, Washington, on charges of Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identify Theft, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Brian…
Baltimore Police Searching For Missing Elderly Male
BALTIMORE, MD – The Baltimore Police Department needs your help locating 67-year-old Leroy Harcum Jr. He was last seen July 7, 2022, in the 1800 block of Eutaw Place. Leroy Harcum Jr.…
Two Additional Defendants Plead Guilty in Nationwide Racketeering Conspiracy Targeting the Elderly
SAN DIEGO – Two more members of a nationwide “grandparent scam” network have pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act known as RICO. Lyda Harris of…
Two Indian Nationals Admit Receiving over $1.2 Million in Global Robocall Scam That Defrauded Elderly Victims
NEWARK, N.J. – Two Indian nationals admitted to conspiracy to commit wire fraud by accepting illegally obtained $1.2 million in wire transfers from victims across the country, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger…
Former Stockbroker Pleads Guilty to Charges for $3.2 Million Investment Fraud, Cheating on Taxes, Defrauding Elderly Victim
SANTA ANA, California – A former licensed stockbroker pleaded guilty today to federal criminal charges for running a securities fraud scheme in which he targeted low-income Hispanic victims to obtain more…
Johns Creek man pleads guilty to defrauding elderly man
ATLANTA – Aziz Choukri has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after admitting that he defrauded a 79-year-old retiree of approximately $650,000. “Fraud schemes targeting the elderly are a particularly egregious type of…
Home Health Care Provider Is Sentenced To Prison For Stealing More Than $1 Million From Two Elderly Clients
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Chief U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger sentenced Lindsey Allison Kerns, 39, of Mars Hill, N.C., to 45 months in prison today, for stealing more than $1 million from two…
Philadelphia Police Still Hoping to Find Elderly Woman Who Went Missing in November
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is not giving up their search for a missing elderly woman, who hasn’t been seen since November. The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance…
Elderly Man Uninjured in Rehoboth Beach Bicycle Crash
Rehoboth Beach, MD – An elderly male bicyclist was injured during a bike ride through the scenic beach town of Rehoboth Beach on Saturday, according to multiple reports. President Joe Biden went…
Suspects in Queens Assault on Two Elderly Woman Indicted for Attempted Murder
NEW YORK, NY – Supreme Gooding, 18, and Robert Whack, 30, have been indicted by a Queens County grand jury and arraigned in Supreme Court on attempted murder, assault, robbery and other…
Two Women Charged for Brutal Beating of Elderly Man in Beltsville
BELTSVILLE, MD – The Prince George’s County Police Department has arrested two romantically engaged women in connection with a recent assault on a senior citizen in Beltsville. “The suspects are 25-year-old Julias…
Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Defrauding an Elderly Veteran
United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson sentenced Shawn Phillips, age 44, of Baton Rouge, to 33 months in federal prison following his conviction…
Elderly Man Reported Missing Since Saturday
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is requesting the Public’s assistance in locating missing person Freddie Nunez. Mr. Nunez, from the 3300 block of North Hancock Street, was last seen at…
More charges filed in nationwide fraud scam targeting elderly victims
HOUSTON – A 24-year-old Indian citizen has been taken into custody on charges related to a large nationwide conspiracy to commit mail fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Anirudha Kalkote is…
Canadian Man Going To Prison For His Role In Scheme That Defrauded Elderly Victims Out Of $2,600,000
CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Martin Hogan, 53, of Montreal Canada, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit wire and…
Suspects Targeted Elderly Women Shoppers in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, PA – Police in Bethlehem are seeking to identify a group of female suspects wanted for targeting elderly women a the Giant supermarket on Nazareth Pike. The incident happened back on…
Elderly Woman, 79, Reported Missing in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 79-year-old Missing Person Aynur Douthwaite. She was last seen on Friday, May 20, 2022, at her residence on…
South Florida Caretaker Who Stole Hundreds of Thousands From Elderly Couple Pleads Guilty to Federal Crimes
Miami, Florida – Yesterday, in federal district court in Fort Pierce, Sherri Lynn Smith, 52, admitted that she committed bank fraud and aggravated identity theft when she used the private financial information of two…
Camden Man Indicted for Bilking Elderly Woman Out of $16,000 in Bail Scam
CAMDEN, NJ – A Camden man was charged by a grand jury after scamming an elderly woman out of $16,000 by falsely claiming the money was needed to bail her grandson out…
Connecticut State Police Officer Delivers Roadside Service to Elderly Couple
NORWICH, CT – When AAA doesn’t show up, you can count on police to lend a helping hand in most situations. In Norwich, a Connecticut State Trooper was there, like a good…
Four Southern California Residents Arrested on Charges Alleging Elderly Timeshare Owners Were Defrauded Out of More Than $5 Million
SANTA ANA, California – Federal authorities today arrested four defendants charged in a 29-count grand jury indictment alleging they scammed dozens of timeshare owners out of more than $5 million by…
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