Atlanta Man Arraigned On Charged Of Wire And Computer FraudChristian Akhatsegbe has been arraigned on federal charges of wire and computer fraud conspiracy, access device fraud, and aggravated identity theft related to a multi-million-dollar cyber-fraud scheme allegedly perpetrated through email phishing, credential harvesting, and invoice fraud. Emmanuel Aiye Akhatsegbe, who is believed to be residing in Nigeria, was also charged in the scheme.
Florida Man Sentenced For Theft Of Government FundsU.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday today sentenced Daniel Brooke (49, Winter Haven) to six months in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release, for theft of government funds.
Three Teenagers Arrested After A Rash Of Car Burglaries In LakelandOn October 1, 2021, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested three teenaged brothers: 14-year-old Adarius Valdez of Wauchula, 15-year-old Hasachi Thompson of Bartow and 18-year-old Malachi Thompson of Bartow for multiple car burglaries in unincorporated Lakeland where three firearms and multiple other items were stolen. Adarius and Malachi are prolific juvenile offenders, and at the time of the burglaries, they were on probation - Malachi for Vehicle Burglary and Adarius for Grand Theft.
Lakeland Man Sentenced For Theft Of Public Money And Identity TheftU.S. District Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Julio Gonzales (45, Lakeland) to 2 years and 10 months in federal prison for theft of public money and aggravated identity theft.
Postal Service Employee Indicted For Stealing MailActing United States Attorney Karin Hoppmann announces the unsealing of an indictment charging James Gregory Sweat (60, Jacksonville) with theft of mail by a United States Postal Service employee. If convicted, Sweat faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison.
Florida Man Sentenced For Theft Of Government FundsU.S. District Judge Charlene E. Honeywell has sentenced David Naylor (59, Spring Hill) to two years and three months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for theft of government funds
Manhunt Of Teens Suspected In Burglary Spree Ends In ArrestTeens suspected in a recent burglary spree in Hernando County evaded capture multiples times, were detained, escaped police custody and led authorities on a manhunt.
3 Polk County Deputies Arrested During Evidence Tampering InvestigationThe Polk County Sheriff's Office have arrested three of their own. Authorities say a fair sum of cash was not returned to a woman arrested in December 2020.
Gwinnett Police Find Kidnapped Seven-Month-Old Child In The Stolen Vehicle Where She Was SleepingGwinnett County Police Department (GCPD) officers found a kidnapped seven-month-old baby after a man stole the car in which she was sleeping
Atlanta Police Share Holiday Crime Prevention TipsCrime tends to increase during the holidays, as shoppers get out to make their Christmas purchases. Atlanta police share how to stay safe while shopping.
Arrested For Theft: Former McDonough Police MajorThe Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced that it arrested former McDonough Police Department Major/Commander of the Flint Circuit Drug Task Force, Chad Rosborough, 47, of Meansville, on 3 Counts of Theft by Taking and 2 counts of Violation of Oath of Office.
Operation Dead Ringer: 13 Floridians Charged In Dead Beneficiary ScamThe individuals are charged in 12 separate cases, with allegedly stealing benefits paid by the Social Security Administration on behalf of beneficiaries who were deceased.
Former Office Manager Steals $790,600, Sentenced To 65 Months In PrisonU.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron sentenced Richard Barrett Dale Walker (38, The Villages) to five years and five months in federal prison for wire fraud and bank fraud.
Former Georgia Attorney Sentenced To Two Years In Federal Prison For Theft Of Client FundsFormer Georgia attorney sentenced to two years in federal prison for theft of client funds.