Felony charges
Coverage of Felony charges in the Nexus archive.
- East Baton Rouge Superintendent LaMont Cole appears at school board meeting after bonding out of prison
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole attended the School Board meeting on Thursday. He was at the meeting just hours after bonding out of jail following his indictment. This attendance occurred after he faced multiple felony charges.
- 5 charged in Bay Area internet child predator sting, SF Sheriff's Office says
Five suspects are facing felony charges following a Bay Area sting operation targeting alleged internet child predators, as reported by the SF Sheriff's Office.
- Chicago man, woman charged in separate stabbing cases, police say
Two individuals in Chicago are facing felony charges in separate stabbing cases that resulted in serious injuries to victims.
- Hyde Park man pleads guilty to vehicular manslaughter
Richard Rider of Hyde Park pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges related to a 2025 fatal crash. The Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office announced the guilty plea in the case involving vehicular manslaughter.
- Oak Brook officer injured after women led police on 104 mph chase, prosecutors say
Two suburban Chicago women are facing felony charges after a traffic stop escalated into a 104 mph police chase, during which an Oak Brook officer was injured.
- Car driver arrested in fatal Issaquah motorcycle crash
A car driver was arrested and booked into King County Jail for felony charges following a collision with a motorcycle in Issaquah. The incident resulted in a fatality, prompting the investigation.
- California college basketball coach learns fate for pimping prostitute in 3 states
Kevin Mays, an assistant basketball coach at Cal State Bakersfield, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading no contest to multiple felony charges related to pimping a prostitute across three states.
- Clarksville man found guilty of attempted voluntary manslaughter after three-day trial
A Clarksville man was found guilty by a Montgomery County jury of attempted voluntary manslaughter and multiple felony charges following a three-day trial.
- Garden Grove police officer faces felony charges over alleged sexual relationship with 16-year-old Explorer
A 32-year-old Garden Grove police officer is facing felony charges for allegedly having multiple sexual encounters with a 16-year-old Explorer starting in May.
- Fox River boat crash victim identified; charges filed against Lisle man
A woman killed in a boat crash on the Fox River has been identified. A man accused of causing the collision is jailed and faces felony charges.
- Driver in deadly Chattanooga school bus crash, child rape convict faces new felony charges
Johnthony Walker, a former Chattanooga school bus driver and child rape convict, was arrested in Nashville on new felony charges. The arrest is linked to his past involvement in a deadly school bus crash and prior conviction.
- Southern California man badly injured after kidnapping, police chase
A 21-year-old Twentynine Palms man is expected to face multiple felony charges after allegedly kidnapping a victim and leading deputies on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle. The pursuit began on July 26 around 6:41 a.m. involving San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies from the Morongo Basin Station.
- No felony charges to be filed after fireworks aimed at Hoffman home
No felony charges will be filed against suspects who aimed fireworks at Sen. John Hoffman’s Champlin home. Prosecutors found insufficient evidence for a felony, though gross misdemeanor charges are under consideration by local authorities.
- Affidavit: Man charged in fatal Pleasant Grove hit-and-run after incriminating texts
A 23-year-old Dallas man faces felony charges after allegedly killing a pedestrian in a hit-and-run crash and attempting to conceal his damaged car behind his residence.
- SoCal attorney pleads guilty to embezzling $310,000 of clients' money to fund gambling habit
A Manhattan Beach attorney admitted to embezzling $310,000 from clients and writing checks without sufficient funds. He pled guilty to four felony charges related to the misuse of client funds and financial misconduct.
- Former S.F. sheriff’s deputy arrested, charged with 2 felonies for alleged jail sexual assault
Damon Jones was arrested and charged with two felonies following an alleged sexual assault incident in September. He is the second deputy charged this week in connection to the case.
- 3 charged after chasing people with large knives in suburban Chicago park
Three men are facing felony charges after allegedly chasing people through Antioch park in suburban Chicago while armed with large knives over the weekend.
- Man accused of shooting neighbor 8 times while returning a PlayStation he stole, police say
Tyzerrian Castle, 24, is accused of shooting his neighbor eight times during a confrontation while returning a stolen PlayStation. The incident occurred in August 2025, with Castle allegedly firing a gun after a tussle, leading to the neighbor's injuries. Castle faces felony charges including attempted murder and illegal weapon use, while police have not identified the other man involved with a rifle.
- Driver accused of having BAC more than 5x the legal limit, trooper says
A driver in Arizona faced felony charges after being found with a blood alcohol content of 0.441, over five times the legal limit, following a crash on Loop 101. The incident involved erratic driving, open alcohol containers in the vehicle, and no reported injuries.
- Dozens Face Felony Charges After Raid of Beagle Research Facility
Dozens face felony charges after a raid on a beagle research facility in Blue Mounds, Wis. Activists used tear gas during an attempt to rescue beagles from Ridglan Farms.
- Fort Plain man indicted after allegedly killing parents
A man from Fort Plain has been indicted on felony charges after allegedly killing his parents at their home in February, according to Montgomery County Court documents.
- Chicago man charged after 2 officers shot during South Side traffic stop
A Chicago man is facing seven felony charges after two officers were shot during a South Side traffic stop. The incident occurred during a traffic stop on Chicago's South Side.
- 6 charged with illegally operating as contractors in Palisades fire zone
Six people are facing felony charges for allegedly operating as unlicensed contractors in the Pacific Palisades wildfire disaster zone, submitting bids totaling over $1.2 million for rebuilding work. The charges resulted from a joint undercover operation by authorities.
- Petaluma man faces felony charges after allegedly launching firework at neighbor's home: video
A Petaluma man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly launching a mortar-style firework at a neighbor's home during an apparent dispute. The incident is documented in a video.
- Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann’s therapist didn’t have a license to practice, bombshell report claims
Rex Heuermann's therapist practiced as a clinical social worker without a license for years and is facing felony charges.
- Driver in high-speed Hollywood hit-and-run that injured officer charged with felonies after Chicago arrest
Artiom Echiusciu, a 20-year-old man, was charged with felonies after allegedly driving over 100 mph in a BMW, crashing into a Hollywood Police cruiser, and fleeing the scene, which injured an officer. He was arrested in Chicago and faces charges including leaving the scene of an accident involving serious injury and reckless driving causing injury.
- How Hizbollah’s fighters ended up in court
Hizbollah, a militant group deeply enmeshed in the Lebanese state, now has some members facing felony charges for the first time. The group's involvement in Lebanon's political and administrative systems has historically been significant.
- 2 teens face 106 felony charges in Murfreesboro gun shop smash-and-grab cases
A 17-year-old and a 15-year-old are facing a combined minimum of 106 felony charges in Murfreesboro after police linked them to two smash-and-grab burglaries at gun shops.
- Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold accused of orchestrating kidnapping and robbery
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold faces multiple felony charges for allegedly orchestrating a kidnapping in Florida. The accusations include orchestrating a kidnapping and robbery.
- Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold accused of orchestrating kidnapping and robbery
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold faces multiple felony charges for allegedly orchestrating a kidnapping in Florida. The accusation involves allegations of kidnapping and robbery.
- Southern California man charged with beating duckling to death
A 71-year-old Irvine man, Randall Lee Bertsch, is facing multiple felony animal cruelty charges after allegedly beating a duckling to death with a recycling bin and seriously injuring another. Prosecutors from the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced the charges, which include two felony counts of animal cruelty and three counts of attempted animal cruelty.
- Minneapolis man charged with stealing nearly $70K from Minnesota Medicaid program
A Minneapolis man is facing felony charges after investigators say he defrauded the state’s Medicaid program by billing for care he never actually provided. The fraud involved nearly $70,000.
- Country star Bailey Zimmerman facing felony charges for allegedly trashing hotel room, causing thousands in damages
Country star Bailey Zimmerman is facing felony charges for allegedly damaging a hotel room in New Mexico, which resulted in thousands of dollars in damages. The incident reportedly occurred in May.
- Country star Bailey Zimmerman facing felony charges for allegedly trashing hotel room, causing thousands in damages
Country star Bailey Zimmerman is facing felony charges for allegedly damaging a hotel room in New Mexico, resulting in thousands of dollars in damages. The incident occurred in May, according to the charges filed.
- Three charged in Amsterdam assault investigation
Three individuals were arrested in Amsterdam in connection to a reported stabbing earlier this month. Pablo Diaz, Jaida Guity, and Crystal Guity face felony charges according to the Amsterdam Police Department.
- Man accused of selling kosher salt to undercover officer, claiming it was meth
Blake Brehmer, 31, faces felony charges in Indiana after allegedly selling kosher salt to an undercover officer while claiming it was methamphetamine. Court records indicate the transaction involved prerecorded money and a recording device, with field tests confirming the substance was not meth. Brehmer admitted to substituting salt for meth during an interview.
- Floyd Mayweather faces felony charges in Las Vegas
Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges in Las Vegas for writing a $200,000 bad check to purchase a watch from Gold and Beyond. He was not present at his initial court hearing but was represented by an attorney, with a September hearing scheduled. Mayweather also faces legal disputes over unpaid rent and financial conflicts with jewelers.
- Minneapolis standoff: Felon charged with firing 15-20 shots at 18 officers
A Minneapolis man is facing multiple felony charges after a standoff with law enforcement during which he fired 15-20 shots at 18 officers and made threats of violence.
- South Elgin man injured officer, threatened to shoot during standoff, police say
A South Elgin man faces felony charges after police said he resisted arrest, injured an officer, and barricaded himself inside a home during a standoff. He also threatened to shoot during the incident.
- Chicago man used lighter to set fire to garbage cans in downtown Elgin, prosecutors say
A Chicago man faces 12 felony charges for allegedly setting multiple garbage can fires in downtown Elgin. The incidents occurred last week, according to prosecutors.