A longtime fire department battalion chief in Florida was arrested on 29 felony counts after a lengthy investigation allegedly implicated him in financial fraud, unlawful surveillance, and stalking. In September 2024, it was reported that suspicions were raised about the financial management of a regional urban search and rescue task…
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Woman Accused of Drugging Men in Deadly Robbery Scheme
A New York woman who was sentenced last year to 13 years in prison for the distribution of narcotics is involved in a new criminal matter where she is accused of drugging four men, three of whom passed away, to steal from them. According to reports, the authorities continued investigating…
Shoplifter Tried to Swallow Bag of Drugs During Arrest
An alleged shoplifter in Massachusetts was arrested on several charges after reportedly putting a baggie full of narcotics in his mouth while the police were arresting him. Late in the afternoon on September 9, employees at a Target in Marlborough noticed two people walking out of the store with items…
14-Year-Old Arrested After Fingerprints Found on Stolen Vehicles
A 14-year-old in central Florida who is on probation for theft crimes is facing multiple felony offenses after the authorities reportedly linked him to the thefts of two vehicles. On the morning of September 14, two people in Lakeland called the Polk County Sheriff’s Office within two hours of each…
Wisconsin Man Stole Historic Gravestone Markers
A Wisconsin man was arrested after being accused of stealing six pricey, historic gravestone markers from a cemetery and selling them online for profit. On May 12, one of the groundskeepers at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Fox Crossing called the authorities to report that he had discovered six cross-shaped gravestone…
Suspects Arrested in Connection with Airbnb Burglary
Four people in Texas were arrested for burglary and drug charges after they were accused of robbing the belongings of people who were staying in an Airbnb. Airbnb, a service defined as “an American company operating an online marketplace for short-and long-term homestays, experiences, and services in various countries and…
Suspect Arrested for Wedding Car Theft
A Massachusetts man was arrested after allegedly stealing a soon-to-be married couple’s car that was full of their wedding supplies, including the bride’s dress. On the morning of August 28, an engaged couple packed their car to make the drive from Massachusetts to Virginia for their upcoming wedding. The bride-to-be’s…
Burglary Suspect Crashed into Police Cars during Chase
A man in Alabama who was accused of burglarizing multiple vehicles allegedly led the pursuing officers on a chase and crashed into several police cars before he was arrested. According to reports, on August 27 in the historic college town of Auburn, at least three vehicle owners found that they…
Woman Pretending to be Dentist Attached Veneers with Glue
A Florida woman is facing several charges for allegedly performing dental procedures without a license on individuals who later required emergency surgery to save their teeth. According to reports, a woman who advertised discount veneers on social media was arrested in Hillsborough County in March for allegations that she performed…
Rolex-Wearing Clubgoers Robbed at Gunpoint
Two people in southern Florida were accused of targeting individuals wearing expensive watches who were frequenting nightclubs and robbing them at gunpoint. On August 2, the first of a string of alleged armed robberies took place after a man left the LIV Nightclub. When he returned to his Airbnb, an…