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NEWS North Carolina called churches saying a family member died to scam them out of money: report
A North Carolina woman has been arrested after she allegedly called local churches asking for money, stating that a family member had passed away. Police learned that the family member was still alive.NEWS Louisiana duo accused of beating, tying up 87-year-old man during armed home invasion
Two Louisiana men accused of tying up and beating a 87-year-old man during an armed robbery. Police said the victim has already been released from the hospital.NEWS $6,000 worth of toys stolen along with Salvation Army van before Christmas, suspect now caught
A man has been arrested after he allegedly stole a van from the Salvation Army containing around $6,000 worth of toys in New Mexico, police said.NEWS What a donut hole! Suspect accused of breaking into the same Dunkin' Donuts within hours
A man is accused of breaking into the same Dunkin Donuts in Tennessee within hours. The suspect now faces burglary and other charges, police said.NEWS Two women were murdered in Utah on Feb. 9 — but years apart. Police say they just arrested the cold-case killer.
Two women were found murdered in Utah on Feb. 9, but years apart. Police say they have just arrested a suspect in connection to the cold-case killings.NEWS Thief steals tip jar containing $3.45, Illinois cops say. Bail set at 3000 percent of alleged theft.
A Colorado man has been arrested after he allegedly stole a tip jar from a business and fled driving a stolen vehicle. The tip jar contained $3.45, according to police.NEWS He lived in a family's basement and got help with his music career. But then killed them all during a robbery.
A man was sentenced to prison for killing four people, including a child, during a robbery. The man lived in the family's basement and worked with the mom on music.TRIAL ARCHIVES A jury decided the fate of disgraced tech star Elizabeth Holmes. Here is what they ruled.
A federal jury handed down its verdict in the case against Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. She was a tech star, but faced accusations it was all a scheme.NEWS Ohio man accused of hiring crane, stealing 58-foot bridge, police say
Authorities in Ohio have arrested a suspect in connection to a 58-foot bridge that went missing last fall.NEWS ‘Prolific' robbery crew arrested for allegedly targeting Asian women in nearly year-long crime spree: Cops
Police in California recently arrested an alleged six-person robbery crew that targeted Asian females across multiple jurisdictions, officials said.NEWS Santa letters not delivered: Duo stole mail from from nearly 2,000 victims, cops say
Authorities said a man and woman ran around the Carolinas stealing mail and packages out of people's mailboxes. Officials said the pair had over 3,000 pieces.NEWS Pool man accused of killing 93-year-old California woman for 'financial gain,' authorities say
A California man accused of slaying a 93-year-old woman has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder. The suspect worked for a pool service company.NEWS SWAT team arrests man after 76-year-old’s body found in storage unit in California, cops say
A 76-year-old man's body was found in a storage unit in Sonora, California. Cops searched for the person responsible until the suspect was arrested by a SWAT team.NEWS He killed a man during an armed robbery in Georgia. Now, he'll head to prison.
A man was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a Georgia man during an armed robbery. His girlfriend was also arrested in connection to the case.NEWS Newlywed soldier allegedly burglarizing homes hours following wedding accused of murder after accomplice dies
A newlywed and his accomplice in Missouri are charged with second-degree murder in connection to the shooting death their fellow soldier, authorities said.NEWS Woman arrested for allegedly shoplifting over $300,000 in items from Prada, Gucci and other luxury retailers
An alleged shoplifter in Southern California is accused of lifting more than 2,300 items worth over $300,000 from multiple high-end stores, authorities said.NEWS Former pageant contestant was accused of stealing a cell phone from her friends. Then, they beat her to death.
Four people were accused of participating in the murder of a woman found dead in a well in Alabama. One suspect told police the victim recently stole their cell phone.COLD CASES Memphis teen charged in connection to 2017 Thanksgiving cold-case murder of elderly veteran
Memphis police say a teenager killed an elderly man on Thanksgiving in 2017. The suspect is already serving a seven-year prison sentence for aggravated robbery.NEWS Florida man accused of killing teacher now connected to second homicide case
A Jacksonville man already jailed for the 2019 murder of Atlantic Coast science teacher now facing new murder charges in death of missing Florida woman, police said.NEWS 3 men accused of swindling millions from consumers promised cash prizes in mass-mailing scheme: Feds
Two Americans and a Canadian allegedly tricked consumers into paying over $10 million in fees in exchange for falsely promised cash prizes, prosecutors said.NEWS He lived high with luxury cars and a NASCAR racecar sponsorship. It was a mirage, funded by a billion-dollar Ponzi Scheme
Jeff Carpoff built a solar company and used the money to fund his lifestyle of luxury cars and a NASCAR racecar sponsorship. But, the feds say it was all a Ponzi scheme.NEWS Woman accused of stealing cousin’s winning $1 million lotto ticket, paying him less than $14,000
A woman is accused of cashing in a $1 million lottery ticket her cousin won in New York and stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars. She faces 15 years in prison.NEWS He threatened the life of an 8 year old girl and killed a drug dealer. Here’s how long he will spend in prison.
A New York man was setenced to federal prison for a string of bulgaries. He threatened a child during one, and shot and killed a victim in another.NEWS He defrauded elderly church members of millions of dollars. It will cost him his freedom.
A man in Texas will spend the rest of his life in prison for defrauding elderly people out of millions of dollars in a faith-based Ponzi Scheme.NEWS Convicted killer just released from prison accused of ‘despicable’ scam to get $139,555 in pandemic relief funds: Feds
A convicted killer is accused of fraudulently obtaining pandemic relief money days after he was released from prison, federal prosecutors alleged.NEWS Two women disguised as hospital workers arrested in Texas, accused of multi-state fraud scheme
Two people were arrested in connection to a fraud case in Texas. But, when police found them, they were wearing a hospital disguise, police said.NEWS Non-profit CEO admits using grants meant for sexual assault, domestic violence survivors to her personal benefit: Feds
A non-profit CEO was sentenced to two years in prison for misusing federal funds intended to help domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, feds said.NEWS New Jersey man targeted at casino killed during botched robbery after he’s followed home, authorities say
A New Jersey man who was at a casino in Pennsylvania was followed home and murdered during an attempted robbery, police said. The suspect was charged with first-degree murder.NEWS Millions of dollars worth of paintings were stolen from a Boston Museum, but what happened to them?
Millions of dollars were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. While police have suspects, they are no closer to finding the art.NEWS CEO of shipping company that received $1.3 billion in U.S. Navy contracts accused of bribery: feds
The CEO of a shipping company with Navy contracts is accused of participating in a bribery scheme, the United States Department of Justice said.NEWS Alex Murdaugh charged in connection to stolen death settlement funds, police announce
Alex Murdaugh, whose family has been involved in scandal and alleged crimes, was arrested in connection to stolen money. It's the latest update in the ongoing saga.NEWS Woman who stole $40,000 in benefits paid to dead grandmother faces a decade in prison
A woman admitted to stealing social security benefits from her dead grandmother. The suspect now faces up to a decade in federal prison, prosecutors said.NEWS 'He lied to us': Alex Murdaugh's ex-firm blast the lawyer as they file suit over stolen funds
Alex Murdaugh, who has been involved in scandals and had two family members murder, has been sued by his former law firm on allegations of stolen money.NEWS Is one of the most wanted men in the U.S. casually attending Major League Baseball games?
The U.S. Marshals is asking for the public's help finding a man at a 2016 baseball game who resembles a person on the agency's "Most Wanted" fugitives list.NEWS Former U.S. Postal Service workers accused of stealing credit cards, financial info from mail: Feds
Seven former U.S. Postal Service employees working in the Chicago area allegedly stole credit cards and financial information from the mail, prosecutors said.NEWS Woman stole identities of Chicago murder victims — some as young as 2 years old — to get tax refunds: feds
A woman in Illinois is accused of stealing the identities of homicide victims to file false tax returns and COVID-19 relief loans, federal prosecutors say.NEWS ‘Cyber grave robbers’ allegedly stole thousands of dollars from Florida condo collapse victims
Three people are accused of stealing identities from victims of the deadly condominium collapse in Florida. They allegedly used the IDs for a shopping spree.NEWS Ride-share driver shot 26 times during a robbery. The shooter now faces years behind bars.
A man in Missouri admitted to shooting a ride-share driver 26 times during a robbery. The victim lived after the attack. The suspect now faces at least 10 years in prison.NEWS He was sentenced to life in prison for stealing a wallet. Here's why he's now free.
A Louisiana man was sentenced to life in prison in 2009 for a purse snatching from McDonald's. He was released after prosecutors recently reviewed the case.NEWS Home health aid accused of stealing thousands of dollars from elderly victim, police say
A Florida woman who worked as a home health aid is accused of stealing $34,000 from an elderly victim, police said. The suspect faces five criminal charges.NEWS Sport coat wearing 84-year-old robs bank at gunpoint, will now spend decades in prison
An 84-year-old man will spend decades in prison for the armed robbery of a bank in 2018. The suspect demanded money and was arrested the next day at a hotel.NEWS Chicago pharmacist arrested for selling dozens of COVID-19 vaccination cards on eBay, feds say
A Chicago pharmacist has been arrested after sold 125 COVID-19 vaccination cards on eBay, feds say. He has been charged with 12 counts of theft of government property.NEWS Into the Rough: Golf exec stole thousands of U.S. Open tickets, made $1 million in reselling them, feds say
An exec with the USGA stole thousands of U.S. Open golf tickets and provided them for resale, federal prosecutors said. The suspect made $1 million in the plot.NEWS Fraud ringleader cheated more than 250 elderly Floridians out of roughly $1.4 million: prosecutors
A Georgia woman received a 145-month sentence for her role in leading a scam that bilked older Floridians out of over $1.4 million, federal prosecutors said.NEWS Postal worker stole veterans’ meds from the mail, will head to prison for theft
A U.S. postal worker was sentenced to two years in federal prison for stealing veterans' meds from the mail. The postal worker delivered in Virginia.COLD CASES How DNA helped police solve a 1980 cold-case murder: 'We now have some closure'
The 1980 cold-case murder of Judy Nesbitt in California has been solved. The suspect was identified using advanced DNA techniques. The killer died in 1999.NEWS Pittsburgh man charged with murder after shooting U-Haul rental employee, cops say
A Pittsburgh man has been charged with murder after he tried to steal a U-Haul truck from a rental center. He shot an employee in the head during the theft, police said.NEWS He bribed officials for $250 million in contracts. Then used the money to buy jets and planes, feds say.
A man is under arrest in Florida after federal prosecutors say he bribed officials in Venezuela. He then used laundered money to buy apartments, a jet and a yacht.NEWS Two men accused of murder, rape in woman’s overdose death during Florida spring break
Two men have been charged with first degree murder and sexual battery after a woman overdosed on vacation for spring break in Miami Beach. They allegedly gave the victim a pill.NEWS Texas teenager arrested due to Snapchat video showing her stealing a necklace from a corpse
Two Texas teenagers have been arrested after they allegedly stole a medallion from a corpse that had died by suicide. Both are charged with theft to a human corpse or grave.