Cybercrime giant BlackSuit brought down in global sting
Washington, DC – Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Washington, working with U.S. and international law enforcement, has dismantled key infrastructure tied to BlackSuit ransomware — a successor to the Royal ransomware group…
Clarkstown police arrest two in Nanuet sex trafficking sting
NANUET, N.Y. — The Clarkstown Police Department’s Street Crime Unit conducted an undercover operation that led to the arrest of two individuals on charges related to prostitution and sex trafficking at a…
Howell cops bust fake Amazon scammer in $80K sting
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Howell Township Police Department is warning residents about an ongoing scam targeting community members after a resident was nearly defrauded of $80,000 in a complex scheme involving…
New Jersey Perp Busted for Trying to Hook Up with ‘Teen’ in Sick Online Sting
A Morris County man thought he was smooth-talking a 13-year-old girl into a coffee shop meetup—turns out, he was spilling his dirty secrets to cops. Andrew Ryan Hendershot, 32, of Rockaway Borough,…
New Jersey Man Oscar Castillo-Peralta Busted in Sting Targeting Child Predators in Bensalem
PLEASANTVILLE, NJ – A 53-year-old New Jersey man found himself in handcuffs after allegedly trying to prey on a 13-year-old girl in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Oscar Castillo-Peralta, from Pleasantville, NJ, thought he was…
Former Labour MP Ivor Caplin arrested in undercover sting operation days after condemning Elon Musk criticism
BRIGHTON, UK — Former Labour MP Ivor Caplin has been arrested following a sting operation conducted by a group of civilian investigators targeting alleged child predators. Caplin, 65, is accused of attempting…
Nyack Man Arrested in Undercover Online Predator Sting
NYACK, NY – Robert Fidler, 66, of Nyack, New York, was arrested on charges related to attempting to disseminate indecent material to a minor and attempting to endanger the welfare of a…
Three arrested in Westmoreland County heroin and fentanyl sting
NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pa. — Three individuals from Allegheny County were arrested on September 4, 2024, following an undercover drug sting that resulted in the seizure of 500 bags of suspected heroin and…
New York Police Nab Dozens in Fake Highway Construction Site Sting
SYRACUSE, NY – The New York State Police in Troop T, in collaboration with the State Department of Transportation, conducted “Operation Hard Hat” today, focusing on enforcing traffic laws in work zones…
Four Men Arrested in Undercover Child Sex Sting Operation
On Friday, April 19, in Hartford County, four men were arrested for allegedly arranging to have sexual relations with a 15-year-old girl. According to Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police, the…
Long Island Man Admits Guilt in Online Predator Sting Operation
ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – Daniel Waxman, a 56-year-old resident of Cedarhurst, New York, has entered a guilty plea for Attempted Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors in the First Degree. This announcement comes…
Suffolk County Sting Leads to Charges Against Employees for Selling Alcohol to Minors
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY – In a targeted operation conducted on the evening of March 8, Suffolk County Police Department’s Crime Section officers addressed community concerns by investigating the sale of vape products…
Eight Arrested in Valentine’s Day Prostitution Sting
Schenectady, NY – Eight people were arrested, and their Valentine’s Day festivities came to an end when police conducted an anti-prostitution sting in Schenectady. In a coordinated effort to combat prostitution, the…
New Castle Man Captured in Predator Sting Thought She Was 14, She Was a Cop
NEW CASTLE, NY – Dustin Layme, a 26-year-old resident of New Castle, faces severe charges, including attempting to rape a child, following an undercover law enforcement operation. This operation focused on online…
Newark Car Thief Captured in Yonkers Police Sting in Stolen Porsche
YONKERS, NY – A stolen 2021 Porsche Macan, reported missing from Great Meadows, New Jersey, was successfully located and recovered in Yonkers earlier this week. The Yonkers Police Department was alerted to…
Garnerville Man arrested in Online Predator Sting
GARNERVILLE, NY – Victor Peraino, a 35-year-old Garnerville resident, has been apprehended by the Stony Point Police Department and the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office. Last Thursday, Peraino was charged with Attempted…
Four Arrested and Illegal Items Seized in Atlantic City Crime Sting
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department made four arrests and seized narcotics and a firearm during an operation focusing on locations that have been the subject of repeated complaints…
Hundreds Arrested In Massive ‘Dark Web’ Drug Sting, DOJ Says
Hundreds Arrested In Massive ‘Dark Web’ Drug Sting, DOJ Says Jason Piccolo on May 2, 2023 A joint team of U.S. and international law enforcement officials conducted a global operation to disrupt…
North Jersey go-go bar workers busted in undercover sting
SECAUCUS, NJ – Three people were arrested during an undercover police operation at Aj’s go-go bar in Secaucus this week. According to police, the three arrests were made after undercover police officers…
Eight charged in Trenton prostitution sting, counseling services offered
TRENTON, NJ – Eight people were arrested during a prostitution sweep in the state capital on Tuesday. Police said the operation took place in the area of South Clinton Avenue and Mott…
Ohio Teacher Arrested, Charged For Alleged Involvement In Prostitution Sting
Ohio Teacher Arrested, Charged For Alleged Involvement In Prostitution Sting Reagan Reese on November 1, 2022 An Ohio high school teacher has been suspended after being caught in an alleged prostitution sting,…