Lorraine Pualani Shin, 79, has filed a restraining order against her son, BJ Penn III, believing he suffers from Capgras syndrome, which causes individuals to think loved ones are impostors. This situation follows a history of tumultuous interactions between them, including theft allegations and prior restraining orders involving his relationships.
Fresno, California’s Monico Gastelo pleads guilty to child exploitation
Monico Erich Gastelo, 43, of Fresno, California pleaded guilty to distribution and receipt of child pornography and sexual exploitation of children.
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Charleston, South Carolina’s Patrick Britton-Harr charged with defrauding Medicare, AeroVanti members
Patrick Britton-Harr, 41, of Charleston, South Carolina, faces charges for defrauding Medicare and AeroVanti members. He allegedly submitted over $15 million in fraudulent Medicare claims for unnecessary COVID-19 tests and misused $15 million from AeroVanti members intended for aircraft purchases. Legal actions are ongoing against him for multiple fraud-related charges.
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Henderson, Nevada’s Russell Phay breaks into Ty Warner’s Montecito, California home
Russell Maxwell Phay, a U.S. Army veteran from Nevada, has a criminal history including a 2013 jail sentence for violating a protection order and a 2017 assault charge. In May 2025, he allegedly broke into a residence in Montecito, injuring Linda Malek-Aslanian. Phay faces charges including burglary and kidnapping, with bail set at $100,000.
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Bond for Nashville, Tennessee’s Rico Ransom set at $28K
Rico Ransom, 21, was arrested again after a history of legal issues starting in childhood. He faces charges including first-degree murder for allegedly shooting Steven Shelton in 2019. While on bond, Ransom was caught evading police and found with a firearm. He awaits a court appearance with a $28,000 bond.
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FBI arrests Joseph Neumayer in Jamaica, Queens
Joseph Neumayer, a dual citizen of the U.S. and Germany, was arrested for attempting to firebomb the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv in May 2025. After making threatening social media posts, he was caught with Molotov cocktails. Deported to the U.S., he faced charges and was detained following his arrest at JFK Airport.
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Vallejo, California’s Marvin Mutch booked into Solano County Jail
Marvin Lee Mutch, a 68-year-old convicted felon from Vallejo, California, was previously sentenced to life for the murder of 13-year-old Cassie Riley in 1974. After being paroled in 2016, he was recently arrested for possessing child pornography and firearms. Mutch's bond is set at $300,000, with a hearing scheduled for May 27, 2025.
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Bismarck, North Dakota’s Bryan Runcorn, Adam Geffre arrested
Bryan Runcorn was charged with driving under suspension and promoting an obscene performance by a minor. Adam Geffre was charged with luring minors by computer. They are Bismarck, North Dakota residents.
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Minneapolis, Minnesota’s Sahra Nur ordered to pay $5M in restitution
Sahra Mohamed Nur, a 63-year-old caterer from Minneapolis, engaged in a $250 million fraud scheme exploiting a child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic. She falsely claimed to serve 1.2 million meals, resulting in over $26 million in payments. Charged in 2022, she pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 51 months in prison.
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Bridgeton, New Jersey’s Ahmed Omera accused of brandishing assault rifle in Wildwood
Ahmed Omera, a concrete specialist from Bridgeton, New Jersey, has held various jobs, including solar consultant and customer service representative. In May 2025, he was arrested for brandishing an assault rifle, leading to charges of unlawful weapon possession. Omera is currently held pending a detention hearing.
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