Nevada State

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Sparta Township, NJ

Morristown Minute

SUSSEX COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant legal development, Nikenson Jean Mathurin, a 44-year-old resident of Sparta, New Jersey, was formally indicted today on multiple counts of wire fraud and money laundering. The charges stem from his alleged fraudulent activities involving the acquisition of millions in federal COVID-19 relief funds, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

NJ Resident Indicted in Multimillion-Dollar COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Broward County, FL

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Margate, FL

Edmond Thorne

MARGATE, FL. - A sophisticated lottery scam targeting vulnerable seniors across the United States has been uncovered, with a Margate man at its center. The elaborate scheme defrauded victims of approximately $9.5 million, leaving a trail of financial and emotional devastation in its wake.

Broward Man Arrested by Feds in $9.5 Million Lottery Scam: Targets Seniors Nationwide.

Chicago, IL

The former Chief Financial Officer of a Chicago hospital schemed with a colleague and the owner of a medical supply company to embezzle more than $15 million in hospital funds, according to a superseding indictment returned in U.S. District Court in Chicago. As the hospital's CFO, the indictment claims, Anosh...

Hospital CFO one of three charged with $15M fraud scheme

New York City, NY

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Bishop Lamor Whitehead — the viral New York pastor who is better known for his spending habits than his sermons — was sentenced to nine years in prison related to fraud and extortion on June 17. Whitehead, who is also known as the “Bling Bishop,” was found guilty...

From pastor to prison: Bishop Lamor Whitehead sentenced to 9 years

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Soul Screwed Series

Can you identify these individuals suspected of theft?Deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office were called to the ULTA store on June 13, 2024. As per the report, two shoplifters targeted the store in the 28000 block of the Northwest Freeway. The suspects, a male and a female, were said to have stolen designer fragrances amounting to over $1,100. They then made a quick escape on foot. According to the store's loss prevention team, the suspects are a Hispanic man and woman in their mid-thirties. Video surveillance footage has recorded their actions. Deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office were quick to respond to the call regarding the theft at the ULTA store on June 13, 2024. With the detailed description provided by the store's loss prevention team, including the suspects being a Hispanic man and woman in their mid-thirties, law enforcement officials are actively working to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible for the theft of designer fragrances worth over $1,100. The video surveillance footage capturing the theft in action will serve as a crucial piece of evidence in the investigation, aiding authorities in tracking down the suspects and bringing them to justice.

Suspected Theft: Help Identify Hispanic Suspects Stealing Fragrances

Lancaster County, PA

NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Mississippi State

Gulfport, MS

Mississippi News Group

On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

Kentucky State

E! News

Watch: Julie Chrisley's 7-Year Prison Sentence Overturned by Appeals Court. Julie Chrisley's legal journey has a new development. The Chrisley Knows Best alum's seven-year prison sentence in Kentucky for tax evasion and bank fraud was overturned June 21 after a three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the judge in the 2022 trial miscalculated Julie's sentence.

Julie Chrisley's Prison Sentence for Bank Fraud and Tax Evasion Case Overturned by Appeals Court

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

New York State

The Forward

(New York Jewish Week) — Three members of the extremist Jewish Lev Tahor religious cult were sentenced to more than 10 years in prison by a New York court on Tuesday. Brothers Yoil Weingarten, Yakov Weingarten and Shmiel Weingarten were convicted in March of child exploitation and kidnapping for their role in abducting a 14-year-old...

Last 3 defendants in Lev Tahor cult abduction case sentenced to more than 10 years in prison

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Coral Gables, FL

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Minnesota State

Federal charges have been filed against five people linked to a recent attempt to bribe a juror to help secure a not guilty verdict in a trial over a $250 million fraud scheme that exploited a federally funded child nutrition program, the US attorney in Minnesota announced in a news conference Wednesday.

5 indicted on federal charges for trying to bribe a juror with bag full of cash, prosecutors say

Bacon County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Police Log, 7/10/2024

Athens, GA

Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Coffee County, GA

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Washington, DC

WASHINGTON – Raekwon Malik Harrod, 25, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to a prison term for fraudulently using the UPS accounts of two American companies to create shipping labels, which he and another conspirator sold online. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and FBI Special Agent in Charge David J. Scott of the Washington Field Office Criminal and Cyber Division.

Raekwon Malik Harrod, 25, Sentenced for Defrauding Corporations of Over $900,000

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

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5 sisters indicted in multi-state $1 million mail fraud and retail scheme

WASHINGTON — Five sisters are facing decades in federal prison for an elaborate mail fraud scheme that netted them more than $1 million over about two...

5 sisters indicted in multi-state $1 million mail fraud and retail scheme

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