Siblings sentenced in murder-for-hire plot targeting stepfather
JACKSON, Miss. — A brother and sister from Clinton, Mississippi, were sentenced Thursday for their roles in a murder-for-hire scheme aimed at killing their stepfather …
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Trump Fires Up Thanksgiving with Sharp Denouncement of ‘Radical Left
PALM BEACH, Fla. — On this past Thursday, former President Donald Trump took the tradition of sharing a Thanksgiving message in a novel direction with …
Brooklyn man arrested in $400,000 gold bar scam targeting Maryland couple
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A 23-year-old Brooklyn man has been charged with orchestrating a scam that defrauded a Montgomery County couple of more than $400,000 through …
Colombian man charged in $66 million Ponzi scheme targeting hundreds of investors
MIAMI — Efrain Betancourt, Jr., 36, a Colombian citizen, was arrested last week upon entering the United States and charged with orchestrating a $66 million …
New York man arrested in $2.3 million gold bar scam targeting elderly victims
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A 26-year-old New York man has been arrested in connection with a sophisticated gold bar scam that defrauded an elderly Montgomery County …
Asbury man charged in $400,000 fraud targeting 91-year-old Clarksburg resident
FLEMINGTON, N.J. — A 38-year-old man from Asbury has been charged with theft by deception and tax-related offenses after authorities allege he defrauded a 91-year-old …
Chimney and Air Duct Cleaning Scams Spread Across New Jersey, Targeting Homeowners Through Social Media
A wave of scams involving chimney and air duct cleaning is hitting New Jersey, with fraudsters using social media platforms like Facebook to lure in …
Criminals Targeting New Yorkers Wearing Expensive Jewelry
NEW YORK, NY — The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals connected to a string of violent robberies in the …
Two Maryland women charged in alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting ex-boyfriend
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Two women have been arrested and charged in connection with a murder-for-hire scheme allegedly aimed at killing one of the suspects’ former …
Queens DA staffer charged in alleged bomb plot targeting migrant shelter
QUEENS, N.Y. — A staffer from the Queens District Attorney’s office has been accused of attempting to build a bomb with the alleged intent of …
Police Seeking Moped Suspect Targeting Women in NYC
NEW YORK — The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying an individual wanted in connection with a grand larceny …
Police seek suspects in grand larceny targeting elderly woman in the Bronx
BRONX, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects involved in a grand larceny incident in …
Do You Know Him? Suspect Sought for Targeting Elderly Victims in Manhattan
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man wanted in connection with a series …
Montclair police investigating defamatory flyers targeting officer
MONTCLAIR, N.J. — The Montclair Police Department is investigating an incident involving flyers posted around the township that depict a uniformed Montclair Police officer alongside …
Middletown police arrest Canadian man in felony theft scam targeting senior
MIDDLETOWN, Del. — Middletown Police arrested a 24-year-old Canadian man on September 3 for his involvement in a felony theft scam in which he posed …
Police in Secaucus warn of new sextortion scam targeting residents
SECAUCUS, N.J. — The Secaucus Police Department is alerting residents to a sextortion scam that uses images of victims’ homes to heighten fear and intimidation. …
Assemblyman Calls for Probe Into Attorney General Over Alleged Targeting of Crisis Pregnancy Centers
New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra has called for an investigation into New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin, accusing him of using his office to unfairly …
Colorado City Under Seige by Venezuelan Street Gangs Targeting Illegal Migrant Communities
Aurora, Colorado, is facing a shocking and dangerous situation as Mayor Mike Coffman has confirmed that Venezuelan gangsters have taken control of several apartment buildings. …
Brooklyn Man Arraigned on Indictment for Six Assaults Targeting Senior Citizens
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 29-year-old man was arraigned Wednesday on a 15-count indictment, including charges of assault and robbery, for allegedly attacking six individuals in …
Oregon Man Charged with Bomb Hoax Targeting Jewish Hospitals in New York
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland man was arrested Thursday on charges of making bomb threats against Jewish hospitals and care centers in New York City …
Two New York Residents Sentenced in Elder Fraud Scheme Targeting Michigan Seniors
HICKSVILLE, NY — Two New York residents have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a large-scale fraud scheme that stole over $11 …
Teen Arrested in Gold Bar Scam Targeting Elderly Woman
GAITHERSBURG, MD – A 19-year-old Brooklyn resident, Zhenyong Weng, has been arrested on charges of defrauding an 82-year-old Silver Spring woman through a government-imposter gold …
Thieves Targeting NYC Subway Passengers
NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect linked to a series of grand larcenies …
Brooklyn DA Shuts Down Smishing Scam Targeting New Yorkers
Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, in collaboration with New York City Mayor Eric Adams, has announced the successful shutdown of 11 internet …
Schenectady Police Warn of Scams Targeting Seniors
SCHENECTADY, NY—The Schenectady Police Department has reported a surge in scams aimed at seniors over the past month. Victims are typically contacted via computer, being …
New Scam is Targeting Owners of Lost Pets
CHESAPEAKE, VA – The Chesapeake Police Department is issuing a warning to residents about a new scam targeting pet owners. According to Chesapeake Animal Services, …
Cellphone Theft at Neptune Avenue Station Targeting Visually Impaired Man
BROOKLYN, NY – Police are searching for a suspect involved in a theft at the Neptune Avenue F Train station, where a visually impaired man …
Surge in Kidnapping Scam Calls Targeting Spanish-Speaking Families in Stamford
STAMFORD, CT — The Stamford Police Department reports a significant increase in scam calls over the past three weeks, targeting Spanish-speaking families via WhatsApp. Scammers …
Biden-Aligned PAC Launches “Felon” Billboards Targeting Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A political action committee supporting President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris has initiated a campaign to place billboards branding former …
Hours After Cameras Installed Suspect Targeting Women in Jersey City Caught
SECAUCUS, NJ—Kendall Smith, a 32-year-old resident of Jersey City, has been charged by the Secaucus Police Department Detective Division in connection with a series of …
Brooklyn Charges Cryptocurrency Scam Targeting Russian Community in U.S.
BROOKLYN, NY—Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced significant progress in combating cryptocurrency scams that predominantly targeted the Russian-speaking community in Brooklyn and other U.S. states. …
New York Man Sentenced for Targeting Asian and Asian-American Business Owners in Burglary Scheme
NEWARK, NJ – James Hurt, a 48-year-old man from New York, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy …
Officials Warn of Multiple Scams Targeting Residents in New Jersey
JACKSON, NJ – Officials across New Jersey have identified several scams that are targeting residents this Memorial Day weekend. A bail scam is responsible for …
Bogus Clerk’s Office Scammers Targeting South Jersey Homeowners
Gloucester City, NJ – Residents of Gloucester City are urged to be cautious as reports have emerged of individuals falsely claiming to represent the Camden …
Police Investigate Deceptive Scam Targeting Victim in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is actively investigating an incident of theft by deception involving the impersonation of a public servant. The …
Purse Snatchers Targeting Women in Brick
Brick Township, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department has warned residents following recent thefts, specifically within retail stores. Residents have reported incidents where wallets …
Chicago Businessman Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charge in Connection With Reverse Mortgage Scheme Targeting Elderly Homeowners
MARK STEVEN DIAMOND schemed with others to induce homeowners to unwittingly obtain reverse mortgage loans to pay for purported home repairs that Diamond offered to …
House Passes Bill Designed To Rein In Federal Regulatory Blitz Targeting Appliances
The House passed a bill Tuesday that would restrict the federal government’s ability to issue energy efficiency regulations for household appliances. The House passed the …
Dover Man Sentenced to Two Decades in Federal Prison in Connection with “Catfishing” Scheme Targeting Minor Victims
Evan Gadarowski, 29, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Samantha Elliott to 240 months in prison and 10 years of supervised release. On October 23, …
Scammers Targeting New Jersey EZ-Pass Scam
WOODBRIDGE, NJ – Many in New Jersey would say that EZ-Pass on its own is a scam, but officials warned of a new scam targeting …
North Carolina Man Charged with Mailing Antisemitic Threat Targeting Middle Georgia Rabbi
Ariel E. Collazo Ramos, 31, of High Point, North Carolina, is charged with one count of mailing threatening communications. The indictment was returned by a …
Murphy and Biden are Coming for Your Gas Water Heaters Now
The Department of Energy (DOE) finalized regulations Tuesday for a popular appliance that will push the market toward adopting heat pump technology. The DOE’s final …
Maryland Cops Seek Suspect Targeting Hello Fresh Store
Chevy Chase, MD—Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police—2nd District Patrol Services Bureau are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect accused of multiple …
Boston Man Sentenced to Nearly Eight Years in Prison for Murder-For-Hire Plot Targeting His Former Wife and Her Boyfriend
Mohammed Chowdhury, 47, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin to 92 months of incarceration followed by three years of supervised release. …
Police Searching for Armed Robber Targeting NYC Businesses
NEW YORK, NY – New York City Police are seeking information about a suspect involved in a series of robberies within the 47 and 14 …
US Shoots Down Iranian Drones Targeting Israel
U.S. troops shot down Iranian attack drones targeting Israel amid Tehran’s highly previewed retaliation for Israel’s airstrikes killing senior Iranian military commanders, a defense official …
CBP Announces Next Phase in Fight Targeting Criminals Funneling Fentanyl into American Communities
NOGALES, Ariz. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today announced that it will lead an expanded, multi-agency effort to target the transnational criminals funneling …
North Jersey Criminals Targeting Peaceful Ocean County Towns Like Jackson, Toms River
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A rash of armed break-ins and home invasions in Toms River have put law enforcement officials in Ocean County on high …
Alert: Rise in Phone Scams Targeting Fair Lawn Residents According to Police
FAIR LAWN, NJ – The Fair Lawn Police Department is warning residents of a recent increase in phone scams, where fraudsters pose as reputable companies …
Do You Know Him? NYPD Seeking Man Suspected of Targeting Women on Subway Trains
NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is reaching out to the public for help in locating a man connected to two …