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NEWS ‘I Feel A Little Stupid’: Elderly Theft Victims Targeted By Pair Posing As Pest Control Workers, Police Say
A Florida pair are accused of posing as pest control workers to gain access to elderly victims’ homes in order to steal their valuables, authorities said.NEWS Heavy Medal Arrest: Man Accused Of Boosting Gold Medal From U.S. Olympians Car, The Medallion Remains Missing
Police in California said they arrested the man suspected of stealing a gold medal from a member of the U.S. volleyball team's car. The medal remains missing.NEWS Runnin' On Crime: DoorDash Driver Accused Of Robbing Donut Shop After Messed Up Order
A DoorDash driver in San Antonio, Texas robbed employees at gunpoint after the restaurant got a drink order wrong. He has since been arrested.NEWS An Elderly Man Tried To Protect His Wife During A Robbery At A N.C. Restaurant. It Cost Him His Life.
A man was shot and killed as he and his wife left a North Carolina restaurant after her work. Now, the killer will spend the rest of his life behind bars.NEWS She Plotted To Rob Her Dollar General Coworker. Her Co-Conspirator Unloaded A Gun Into Him Instead.
A woman plotted to rob her Dollar General coworker, but a co-defendant shot him dead instead. Now, the worker will spend life in a Texas prison.NEWS His Alleged Plan To Steal Clothes From A Hotel Where Near Full Proof... Until The Victims Saw Him In Their Garments
A man stole clothes from a hotel using a found baggage claim ticket, Florida cops said. The victims then saw the suspect wearing their items.NEWS He Went Into A Mississippi Jewelry Store To Rob The Place. But, It Turned Into A Triple-murder.
A man who killed three people during a robbery at a Mississippi jewelry store was sentenced to prison. The man also had tried to escape from jail.NEWS 97-year-old stabbed to death by burglar as he ransacked her home. Years later, he admitted to his crime.
A man who killed a 97-year-old woman during a burglary pleaded guilty to murder and faces decades behind bars. It took years to arrest the killer.NEWS Catholic School principal stole money to pay for his rent, DoorDash orders, prosecutors say
A Catholic school principal in Pennsylvania stole money to pay for rent, DoorDash and a host of other items, prosecutors said. He now faces several felony charges.NEWS Man robbed elderly woman of her keys and car, was caught after her vehicle broke down: report
A man in North Carolina is accused of robbing an elderly woman of her keys and car, police said. He was caught after his car broke down during a chase.NEWS Prison parolee stole a car with an 11-month-old child inside from a Walmart parking lot, cops say
A suspect stole a car from a Walmart parking lot in Kansas. Police said an infant was inside the car but later found unharmed. The suspect was arrested.NEWS Caretaker arrested on suspicion of stealing cash, Rolex watch from 92-year-old WWII veteran, police say
A California caretaker allegedly is accused of stealing money and a Rolex watch from an elderly World War II veteran, authorities said. She was charged with a felony.NEWS Alleged Stalker accused of hiding in attic, secretly filming woman he met on adult subscription service OnlyFans
A man was found hiding in the attic at a New Hampshire woman’s house after he recently met her online via the adult subscription service OnlyFans, authorities said.NEWS 11-year-old boy killed by stray bullet while Texas man fled from owner of car he'd robbed, cops say
Police in Texas said an 11-year-old Darius "DJ" Dugas was killed by a stray bullet after a suspect fired at a man trying to stop him from breaking into cars.NEWS Man shot and killed construction worker in Atlanta after dispute about noise, cops say
A man has been charged with murder and aggravated assault after he allegedly shot at construction workers in Atlanta over a noise dispute, one was killed.NEWS FedEx drivers accused of trading undelivered packages for drugs, money, police say
Six people in North Carolina are accused of running a theft ring that worked with FedEx employees to exchange packages for money and drugs, authorities said.NEWS She lured a businessman to death in a flooring store. Then she told police someone else made her do it.
Woman who lured a San Diego businessman to his death was sentenced to prison. She initially said her co-defendant made her help in his crimes.NEWS Man arrested in connection with 2017 murder where victim was found in a burnt car. Police hunt for second suspect.
An Arkansas man has been arrested in connection with a 2017 murder. Police say they are now searching for a second suspect. The victim was found in a burnt car.NEWS Steal-osaurus! Tulsa man allegedly boosted life-sized dinosaur statue from souvenir store
An Oklahoma man allegedly stole a dinosaur statue from a souvenir store. He has been arrested and charged. However, the dinosaur statue has not yet been found.NEWS Rancher tried to stop a burglar on his property but was killed. Now, police have the suspect in cuffs.
A ranch owner in rural California was shot and killed while confronting a burglar reportedly trying to break into a building on his property, police said.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.