‘Fake’ war hero allegedly pretended to be a wounded Purple Heart recipient while stealing $81,000 from veterans’ group
A Long Island man accused of posing as a decorated combat veteran was arrested shortly before Veterans Day. Prosecutors say David Agtsteribbe, 58, falsely claimed he had received a Purple Heart and stole more than $81,000 from a veterans’ organization. According to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, Agtsteribbe served in the military for about […]
Florida man found guilty of swallowing and stealing over $760,000 in Tiffany’s jewelry
A Florida man has been found guilty of stealing and swallowing more than $760,000 worth of Tiffany earrings during an audacious jewel heist. Jaythan Gilder was convicted of robbery and grand theft by a jury for the unusual theft that took place at a Tiffany & Co. store in the Mall at Millenia in Orlando […]
Welfare supervisor in Pennsylvania accused of stealing $20,000 in food stamps and exchanging EBT cards for crack cocaine, according to prosecutors.
A welfare supervisor in Pennsylvania is accused of trading stolen EBT cards for crack cocaine while allegedly stealing over $20,000 in food stamp benefits, as prosecutors revealed on Monday. Sheila McDonald, 46, from Pittsburgh, held a position at the Lehigh County Assistance Office in Allentown, where she was tasked with protecting EBT cards. Prosecutors claim […]
Couple accused of stealing jewelry from an elderly person is in ICE custody for being undocumented immigrants.
Couple Accused of Jewelry Thefts Across Four States A couple known as “Bonnie and Clyde” by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is in custody after allegedly profiting from the kindness of strangers. Rudi Lacatusu, 28, and Mirabela Lacatusu, 26, both from Romania, reportedly stole necklaces from elderly victims across four states, including New York, […]
Individual taken into custody at John Wayne Airport for stealing a tug vehicle
Unauthorized Incident at John Wayne Airport A man at John Wayne Airport was apprehended after he allegedly accessed a restricted area on Tuesday evening. It all began around 5:30 p.m. when he exited through a door leading outside, descended some stairs, and entered a ramp area typically reserved for authorized personnel—where various service vehicles like […]
Priest in Pennsylvania accused of stealing $750,000 from church and mother
Charges Against Pennsylvania Priest for Theft A priest from Pennsylvania, Gregory Allen Madeya, is facing allegations of stealing over $740,000 from various churches, their affiliated organizations, and even from his own mother. This case has certainly raised eyebrows. The 69-year-old priest was arrested in Vero Beach, Florida, last month before being extradited back to Pennsylvania. […]
Mayor of Massachusetts charged with allegedly stealing $1.5 million in Covid relief funds
FBI agents, equipped with bulls horns and battering rams, conducted a raid on the home of a mayor in Massachusetts who stands accused of misappropriating $1.5 million in COVID-19 relief funds for personal use, according to law enforcement and media reports. Brian DePeña, the 61-year-old mayor of Lawrence, was taken into custody on August 14, […]
Criminals are not only stealing from America’s mail carriers but also enlisting them.
Late last month, a postal worker was assaulted at the San Bruno, California Post Office, but the attackers seemed more interested in the mail rather than valuables like wallets or cell phones. The suspects reportedly took four bathtubs, stuffed them into a silver Lexus, and drove off. Federal authorities are offering a reward of up […]
New York City AI company supported by tech billionaire Khosla takes legal action against Rippling for stealing trade secrets
AI Startup Sues Rippling Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft An AI company based in New York is taking legal action against Rippling, a prominent software firm in Silicon Valley. The startup, Runlayer, alleges that Rippling has stolen its trade secrets to essentially create imitations of its safety and governance products. Runlayer, which focuses on AI […]
Former Denver Nuggets player Ty Lawson insults police officer after being arrested for stealing Tito’s vodka.
Ty Lawson, who made millions during his eight years in the NBA, found himself arrested last week over a $34 bottle of Tito’s vodka. Rather than showing any remorse, the former Denver Nuggets guard directed his anger at the police officers from the Castle Rock Police Department, calling them “white bastards” during the incident. He […]