Local police departments, sheriff’s offices and regional news organizations reported arrests across the United States during the week of September 13–19, 2026.
The cases below include alleged violent offenses, burglary, theft, fraud, drug-related charges and property crimes. WVCrime reviewed publicly available reports in which authorities or local news outlets identified the person arrested and the location of the incident.
Important: An arrest or criminal charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Fort Pierce, Florida — Tony Saunders
Tony Saunders, 48, was arrested on September 18 after the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence in Fort Pierce.
According to authorities, investigators seized suspected narcotics during the operation. Saunders was booked on multiple drug trafficking and related charges.
Location: Fort Pierce, Florida
Source:
WQCS / St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office
Laredo, Texas — Felix Antonio Garcia
Felix Antonio Garcia, 33, was arrested following an investigation into an incident at a residence in south Laredo.
Laredo police alleged that Garcia entered the home, took money from a woman and assaulted her when she attempted to intervene.
He was subsequently booked into the Webb County Jail on burglary and assault-related charges.
Location: Laredo, Texas
Source:
Laredo Morning Times / Laredo Police Department
Charlottesville, Virginia — Kejuan Augustus Anthony
Kejuan Augustus Anthony, 18, was arrested in connection with a shooting reported on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall.
Charlottesville Police announced the arrest on September 18. Authorities listed several felony charges, including attempted malicious wounding.
The investigation concerned a shooting that had occurred several days earlier.
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Source:
The Daily Progress / Charlottesville Police Department
Carroll County, Tennessee — Rachel Sawyers
Rachel Sawyers was booked on September 14 on allegations involving theft of property valued at more than $1,000 and fraudulent use of a debit card.
Local media reported that Sawyers is the wife of newly elected Carroll County Sheriff Eric Sawyers and works as dean of students at Clarksburg Virtual Academy.
The charges remain allegations unless established in court.
Location: Carroll County, Tennessee
Source:
WBBJ / Carroll County jail records
Melville, New York — Cristian Guevara and John Hurtado-Conde
Suffolk County Police arrested Cristian Guevara, 28, and John Hurtado-Conde, 31, following an early-morning incident on the Long Island Expressway.
Police said Guevara was driving a vehicle involved in a crash in which a pedestrian was seriously injured. Authorities charged him with drug-impaired driving and additional offenses.
Hurtado-Conde was also arrested and faced possession-related allegations.
Location: Melville, New York
Source:
RiverheadLOCAL / Suffolk County Police Department
Norfork, Arkansas — David Sutterfield Jr.
David Sutterfield Jr., 50, was arrested during an investigation into the disappearance of brass vases from military grave markers at Galatia Cemetery.
Investigators reportedly traced the missing property to a recycling facility.
Sutterfield faces allegations including theft, criminal mischief and offenses related to cemetery property.
Location: Norfork area, Arkansas
Source:
Newstalk KZRG / Local Law Enforcement
Knox County, Kentucky — Johnathan Asher
Johnathan Asher, 36, was arrested following an investigation into the reported theft of fiber-optic cable in the Kay Jay community.
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office said deputies recovered stolen communications cable during the investigation.
Asher was charged with first-degree criminal mischief and theft involving property valued at more than $1,000.
Location: Knox County, Kentucky
Source:
WYMT / Knox County Sheriff’s Office
Apple Valley, California — Cynthia Franklin and Robert Wilson
Cynthia Franklin, 67, and Robert Wilson, 58, were arrested on September 17 following an investigation involving the finances of an 86-year-old woman.
Investigators alleged that unauthorized checks were written from the woman’s account and that her signature had been forged.
The suspects were booked on allegations including theft, conspiracy and forgery.
Location: Apple Valley, California
Source:
Victor Valley News / San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
Portland, Oregon — Theodore Cody Jackson
Theodore Cody Jackson, 29, was arrested after Portland investigators linked him to a series of alleged burglaries involving food carts and other small businesses.
Police said Jackson faced dozens of criminal charges, including multiple burglary counts.
The investigation covered a series of incidents reported across the Portland area.
Location: Portland, Oregon
Source:
FOX 12 Oregon / Portland Police Bureau
Bladen County, North Carolina — Brandon Johnson Inman and Forrest Ray Kelly
Brandon Johnson Inman, 37, and Forrest Ray Kelly, 28, were arrested during an investigation into break-ins at the former East Arcadia Primary School.
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office said equipment was stolen and significant damage was discovered inside the closed school property.
Authorities estimated that the value of the stolen property and damage could exceed $200,000.
Location: Bladen County, North Carolina
Source:
WKML / Bladen County Sheriff’s Office
Local Crime Reports Across America
Many arrests never receive national attention. Instead, they are documented through county sheriff’s offices, municipal police departments and small regional newspapers.
These local reports provide a broader look at the types of cases law enforcement agencies investigate every day — from theft and financial fraud to burglary, impaired driving, drug trafficking and violent crime.
WVCrime will continue reviewing publicly available local crime reports and law-enforcement releases from communities across the United States.
Legal Notice: Arrest records and criminal charges describe allegations, not convictions. A person charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.