Blake Allen Troutman, 26, was wanted for second-degree murder in Tennessee for allegedly selling fentanyl-laced narcotics that resulted in a woman's death. A warrant was issued on July 30, 2024, leading to his capture in California on October 2, 2024. Troutman is currently detained, awaiting extradition details.
Claire Haviland biography: 10 things about Chatsworth, California woman
Claire Patricia Haviland, known as Trish or SFV Mama, is a 62-year-old member of the SFV Peckerwoods, a white supremacist gang in California. She has faced numerous legal charges, including firearms and narcotics violations, and was arrested in October 2024 alongside other gang members for federal crimes related to drug trafficking and violence.
42 SFV Peckerwoods members, associates arrested
The SFV Peckerwoods, a white supremacist street gang, was indicted on federal charges involving 68 members for crimes such as bank fraud, identity theft, and drug trafficking. The gang engaged in violent activities to maintain its operations from 2016 to 2024, as described by the FBI.
Brandon Cervera biography: 13 things about San Antonio, Texas man
Brandon Lee Cervera, a Texas resident and father of two, faced charges linked to his son Benjamin's tragic death in 2021. Found malnourished with injuries, Benjamin died under neglectful conditions. Cervera was arrested, but later acquitted of the starvation charges. His former partner received a lengthy prison sentence for her role.
Russia’s Aleksandr Ryzhenkov charged with using BitPaymer ransomware variant
Aleksandr Ryzhenkov, a Russian cybercriminal born in Uzbekistan, is known for using multiple aliases and collaborating with Maksim Yakubets. He faces charges for deploying the BitPaymer ransomware, targeting victims in Texas and the U.S. He is accused of demanding ransom for access to encrypted data. An arrest warrant was issued in 2023.
Ex-Riverside, California resident Jaime Tran sentenced to 35 years in prison
Jaime Tran, a former dental student, exhibited escalating antisemitic behavior from 2018 to 2023, including sending hateful emails and ultimately shooting two Jewish men in Los Angeles. After pleading guilty to firearm-related and hate crimes, he was sentenced to 35 years in prison on September 30, 2024, reflecting mental health considerations.
Sasha Skare biography: 13 things about San Antonio, Texas native
Sasha Leigh Skare, an American artist from Texas, dated rapper Kardone after his marriage ended. She began her music career in 2018, releasing her album in 2019. Following a 2019 incident that led to her boyfriend's death, she was arrested and later convicted of his murder, receiving a 55-year prison sentence in 2023.
Rancho Santa Margarita, California’s John Kosolcharoen sentenced to 3 years in prison
John Warrington Kosolcharoen, 53, from California, founded companies Liveyon and Genetech, promoting stem cell products linked to hospitalizations. He misrepresented these products' effectiveness in treating various diseases. In August 2024, he pleaded guilty to introducing an unapproved drug and was sentenced to three years in prison, currently serving time for an unrelated offense.
Australia extradites Jin Guanghua, Sim Hyon-Sop, Qin Guoming, Han Linlin to US
On September 27, 2024, Australia extradited four individuals to the U.S. for engaging in a scheme that processed around $74 million in transactions linked to North Korea. They face charges including bank fraud and money laundering. If convicted, they could receive lengthy prison sentences, with penalties reaching 30 years.
Kim Potter biography: 18 things about Brooklyn Center, Minnesota cop who shot Daunte Wright
Kimberly "Kim" A. Potter is a former police officer from Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, known for her involvement in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright in April 2021. After resigning and facing charges, she was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to two years in prison, released in April 2023. Her supervised release expired in December 2023.
