Regional Updates

Insurance Claims Village on Aiken's Southside provides resources after Helene, help file storm claims
Mid Atlantic: South Carolina
Texas Hospital CEO to Pay Over $5.3M to Settle Kickback Allegations Involving Laboratory Testing
Southwest: Texas
Pain Doctors Sentenced to 6 ½ Years In $45 Million Healthcare Fraud
Southwest: Texas
Heavy equipment theft leads to recovery and arrests
Southwest: Texas
Second Stolen Vehicle Bust in Two Weeks: Hidalgo County Deputies Recover More Stolen Cars in Donna
Southwest: Texas
Insurance Claims Village open again in Greenville
Mid Atlantic: South Carolina
Iowa revokes license of nurse imprisoned for massive insurance-fraud scheme
Midwest: Iowa
Two Columbia residents sentenced in $1.1 million insurance fraud scheme
Midwest: Missouri
Kansas Woman Sentenced to Probation for Insurance Fraud
Midwest: Kansas
NEWS RELEASE: Former Columbus Bail Bond Agent Sentenced for $6,600 Felony Theft
Midwest: Ohio
Nebraska couple got almost $80,000 in insurance fraud scheme, court documents say
Midwest: Nebraska
Three Arrested in Multi-State Jewelry Theft Ring
Midwest: Ohio
Insurance Commissioner King Deploys Staff to Augusta and Valdosta Following Hurricane Helene
Southeast: Georgia
'Scammers are everywhere,' NC Insurance Commissioner warns in wake of destruction left by Helene
Mid Atlantic: North Carolina
Insurance Claims Village being held October 3rd & 4th in Greenville to assist SC Consumers
Mid Atlantic: South Carolina
CFO JIMMY PATRONIS TO DEPLOY HURRICANE HELENE INSURANCE VILLAGE TO CLEARWATER
Southeast: Florida
Hurricane Helene Response and Recovery NC DOI
Mid Atlantic: North Carolina
7 People from 5 States Accused in $40 Million Medicare Scheme
Northwest: Colorado
King of Prussia Contractor Who Stole $140K+ From NJ Homeowners Caught In Las Vegas: Police
Mid Atlantic: Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Florence County duo staged U-Haul crash as part of insurance scam, lawsuit claims
Mid Atlantic: South Carolina
3 arrested while stealing $7,000 worth of beef from tractor-trailer in Philadelphia: AG
Mid Atlantic: Pennsylvania
Woman Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for $1M California Unemployment Insurance Fraud During COVID Pandemic
West: California
Attorney General Bonta Announces Indictment of Southern California Healthcare Provider for Medi-Cal Fraud of Nearly $60 Million
West: California
Here's how to avoid contractor fraud, scammers in Louisiana after Hurricane Francine
Southwest: Louisiana
Texas doctor loses medical license in Kansas after $1.4 million Medicare fraud scheme
Southwest: Texas
CIU Arrests Suspect from the Insurance Fraud Most Wanted List
Northwest: Washington
Washington Metal Fabricator Faces Felony in $340K Workers' Comp Scam
Northwest: Washington
Commissioner King Urges Georgians to Prepare Ahead of Hurricane Helene
Southeast: Georgia
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness Efforts Ahead of Helene
Southeast: Florida
High-Level Member of Organized Auto Theft Ring in Colorado sentenced to 24 years in Prison
Northwest: Colorado
Final Medoc Defendant Sentenced in $4.4 Million Prescription Kickback Scheme
Southwest: Texas
Sugar Land PD warns residents against leaving valuables in vehicles after rise in vehicle-break ins
Southwest: Texas
Licensed professional counselor indicted in $2 million health care fraud scheme
Southwest: Texas
Commissioner Lara and Cal Poly Humboldt Announce Joint Effort to Create Nation’s First Public Wildfire Catastrophe Model
West: California
Commissioner Lara Announces Action to Protect Insurance Coverage for Southern California Wildfire Survivors
West: California
Sentry Insurance to acquire The General from American Family Insurance
Southeast: Wisconsin
‘Dr. Taxes’ in Georgia Charged With Taking Workers’ Comp Premiums From Clients
Southeast: Georgia
Roof claims hitting a new high – and crisis – for insurance industry, experts say
Southeast
Man arrested, accused of posing as an unlicensed contractor after Hurricane Ian
Southeast: Florida
Othello Man Indicted for Rolling Back and Replacing Odometers
Northwest: Washington
WA Marble Contractor Fined $300K
Northwest: Washington
Newport News Police Department Hosting Free Etching Event
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
United States Settles Claims of Durable Medical Equipment Fraud Against Wilmington Physician
Mid Atlantic: Delaware
Six men stole $42,000 of crab from truck in South Philly, police say
Mid Atlantic: Pennsylvania
NICB Special Agent Scherer Receives Award from Virginia State Police HEAT Program
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
Hays County seeing ‘concerning’ tire theft trend; thieves targeting Toyota vehicles
Southwest: Texas
Ferocious Francine slams Louisiana ripping roofs from buildings, trapping residents amid rising floodwaters
Southwest: Louisiana
San Marcos impacted by rise in car thefts
Southwest: Texas
City of Kyle to get more surveillance cameras to help keep crime at bay
Southwest: Texas
Eagle Pass Mayor supports Auto Theft Prevention Campaign
Southwest: Texas
Long Island Contractor Pleads Guilty to Fraud in Connection with Hurricane Sandy Recovery
Northeast
NICB Partners with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to Stop Export of Stolen Vehicles
Southwest: Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas
License plate reader cameras operating in Austin under new, updated policy
Southwest: Texas
Laredo Police Dept. offers free locks after rise in truck thefts
Southwest: Texas
Car thieves using device to steal your key fob signal, then your car
Southwest: Texas
Lewisville car left on bricks in wave of wheel and tire thefts
Southwest: Texas
Top 10 stolen vehicles in San Antonio for July 2024
Southwest: Texas
Fake Orlando doctor – now, on the run – allegedly resumes illegal practice despite prior arrest
Southeast: Florida
13 charged in catalytic converter theft ring believed to be operated out of Medley warehouse
Southeast: Florida
Century Village Boca Raton Contractor Arrested Again On Fraud Charge
Southeast: Florida
Belle Glade woman accused of staging fall at Winn Dixie for insurance money
Southeast: Florida
Auto thefts in Vermilion Parish have nearly doubled compared to last year
Southwest: Louisiana
Texas has third most boats and gear stolen in country
Southwest: Texas
Las Cruces and El Paso battle surging auto theft, residents demand action
Southwest: Texas, New Mexico
Oklahoma City contractor charged with more than $39,000 in fraud in Comanche, Pottawatomie, Grady Counties
Southwest: Oklahoma
Harvey Man Pleads Guilty to Multimillion-Dollar Scheme to Defraud COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Program
Southwest: Louisiana
Oklahoma Medical Clinic, Owners, and Treating Physician Pay $246,000 to Settle Allegations of Submitting False Medicare Claims for Medically Unnecessary Ultrasound Procedures
Southwest: Oklahoma
Copper thefts blamed for extended AT&T outages in two Tarrant County communities
Southwest: Texas
Texarkana Physician Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison for Prescribing Controlled Substances Without a Legitimate Medical Purpose
Southwest: Arkansas
San Marcos sees a spike in auto thefts, asks for additional funds to combat them
Southwest: Texas
Carrollton Man Charged with COVID-19 Fraud and Money Laundering in Federal Case
Southwest: Texas
SA Houston Receives Awards from Southeast Regional Chapter of IAATI and International IASIU
Mid Atlantic: North Carolina
Miami metro reports highest cases of identity theft in the nation
Southeast: Florida
Meter Reader pleads guilty in $162K Workers' Comp Scam
Northwest: Washington
Utah woman will stand trial for murder
Northwest: Utah
Montana Clinic polluted with Asbestos seeks to reverse court finding
Northwest: Montana
Portland Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for role in local Fraud Ring
Northwest: Oregon
Owners of Florida-based contractor surrender to Connecticut law enforcement
Southeast: Connecticut
Police arrest ‘ringleader’ in luxury car thefts targeting valet companies at Miami, Miami Beach hotels
Southeast: Florida
Consumer Alert: AG Henry Reminds Homeowners of Their Rights and Warns of “Predatory” Scammers During Hurricane Season
Mid Atlantic: Pennsylvania
McDowell County man charged with insurance fraud
Mid Atlantic: North Carolina
Fraudster sentenced for nationwide scheme to sell thousands of fake Texas paper vehicle tags
Southwest: Texas
Owners of medical equipment company acquitted in fraud scheme trial
Southwest: Texas
North Texas man who shot at robbers trying to steal Maserati: 'When you have to defend yourself, you do it'
Southwest: Texas
NIRP and founder to pay nearly $9M to resolve alleged kickback referral violations
Southwest: Texas
Copper thieves caught on camera 'risking death' to steal utility lines in North Texas
Southwest: Texas
FBI raids body shop in connection with plot to kill Florida car designer to the stars
Southeast: Florida
Southwest Florida insurance agent arrested on embezzlement charges
Southeast: Florida
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Broward County Insurance Adjuster
Southeast: Florida
Kansas doctor’s license revoked in $16 million medical fraud schemes
Midwest: Kansas
National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Results in 193 Defendants Charged and Over $2.75 Billion in False Claims
Midwest: Kentucky
Evelyn Blevins Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Fraud Scheme
Midwest: Tennessee
Illinois Couple Charged with Insurance Fraud for Fire in Burlington Residence
Midwest: Illinois
Emissions fraud not slowing in Travis County, authorities say
Southwest: Texas
Tulsa-area contractor faces felony charges for $1.2 million embezzlement
Southwest: Oklahoma
Catalytic converter thefts in Houston drop due to tougher laws, more funding for police resources, HPD says
Southwest: Texas
FBI Releases Motor Vehicle Theft, 2019—2023
Southwest: National
Arkansas Medical Board revokes license of Little Rock gastroenterologist
Southwest: Arkansas
Tulsa Physician Pays Over $600k to Resolve Allegations of False Claims Act Violations
Southwest: Oklahoma
Man charged with arson, insurance fraud
Southeast: Florida
Two Arrested for Motorcycle Theft during Hurricane Debby
Southeast: Florida
Visalia Taco Truck Owner Burns Truck for Insurance Money
West: California
San Francisco Tow Company Operator Charged with Insurance Fraud and Money Laundering
West: California
Commissioner Lara Orders Insurance Protections for More Than 185,000 Californians Following Wildfire Emergencies
West: California
Denver Woman Charged with Defrauding Medicaid out of $1.2 Million
Northwest: Colorado
NICB Agents Participate at National Night Out Event
Mid Atlantic: New Jersey
Garland police chase copper thieves in U-Haul
Southwest: Texas
Contractor fraud wanted by Shreveport Police
Southwest: Louisiana
Governor Abbott Appoints Sloan, Jackson To Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority
Southwest: Texas
Kyle Police arrest 3 Austin men related to car burglaries
Southwest: Texas
Austin ISD chief financial officer arrested on insurance fraud charges
Southwest: Texas
North TX remodeling contractor arrested in connection to $260,000 fraud case
Southwest: Texas
Lake Charles man charged with home improvement fraud
Southwest: Louisiana
Major car theft ring busted: 72 vehicles recovered, multiple arrests
Southwest: Louisiana
Owner of a Medical Supply Company in Spokane Valley agrees to pay $224,620
Northwest: Washington
Arizona Automobile Theft Authority Awards Over $5.8 Million To Arizona Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Agencies
West: Arizona
Attorney General Bonta Announces Felony Charges Against Three Suspects for Stealing High Performance Vehicles
West: California
News - Stolen Truck Set on Fire in Claiborne County Leads Investigators to Recovery of Second Stolen Vehicle
Southeast: Mississippi
CFO Patronis Deploys Anti-Fraud Strike Teams to Big Bend Following Hurricane Debby
Southeast: Florida
Three Insurance Fraudsters Plead Guilty
Northwest: Washington
Vanishing Texas companies linked to millions of dollars in fraudulent Medicare billings
Southwest: Texas
Houston Dentist Sentenced to 5 Years for Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud
Southwest: Texas
Harris County Pct. 5 deputy named in 'high-dollar' auto theft ring; accused of helping thieves on the job
Southwest: Texas
Natural disasters attract ‘scam artists and fraudsters.’ Here’s how to avoid them after Hurricane Beryl.
Southwest: Texas
Car break-ins and theft on the rise in Lubbock as students return to the Hub City
Southwest: Texas
Galveston County crime: Man charged following roofing fraud investigation
Southwest: Texas
College Station business owner uses air tags to track mother-daughter thieves at Houston chop shop
Southwest: Texas
Several stolen cars found at Northwest Dallas residence, police say
Southwest: Texas
Dallas car thefts may be connected to social media trend, police say
Southwest: Texas
WHITEFISH DOCTOR ADMITS TO FRAUD
Northwest: Montana
WA ADULT HOME OPERATOR FACING FELONY CHARGES
Northwest: Washington
Wake County woman charged with insurance fraud
Mid Atlantic: North Carolina
California Business Owners to Be Sentenced for Comp Fraud
West: California
Arizona Firm Named in Justice Department's $2.7B Health Care Fraud Crackdown
West: Arizona
Newport News Police Department Hosting Free Etching Event
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
SBA Opens Business Recovery Center to Assist 11 Georgia Counties
Southeast: Georgia
Largest Theft in 15 Years; WA Employee Charged with $878K Fraud
Northwest: Washington
Mexican National Guard member let stolen cars through US border for months, federal agents say
Southwest: Texas
Dallas police bust suspected chop shop as car theft victims watch
Southwest: Texas
Richlands Woman Pleads Guilty to Selling Black Market Prescription Drugs
Mid Atlantic: Pennsylvania
Allegheny County Man And Woman Charged With Fraud And Identity Theft Offenses For Fraudulently Obtaining Prescription Medications
Mid Atlantic: Pennsylvania
Cleveland ‘Kia Boys’ using new technology to steal cars without breaking a window
Midwest: Ohio
AI Shows Promise in Fighting Comp Fraud
West
Cargo Theft Rates Surge as Criminals Go High-Tech
West
Woman Arrested for Pet Insurance Fraud, Forgery
Southeast: Georgia
FBI and Homeland Security to team up to combat freight fraud and cargo theft under new bill
Southeast
Members of a Cargo Theft Ring Sentenced to Prison
Southeast: Georgia
National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Results in 193 Defendants Charged and Over $2.75 Billion in False Claims
West
Lancaster County contractor employee charged with insurance fraud
Mid Atlantic: Pennsylvania
SYD TEST - Money Launderer Sentenced To 30 Months In Prison For Laundering Millions Of Dollars Of Health Care Fraud Proceeds
Northeast
Leaders Of One of The Largest No-Fault Insurance Frauds In New York History Sentenced To 15, 12, And Seven Years in Prison
Northeast
Man charged in theft of 3 luxury vehicles from Fort Lauderdale home, 2 remain on the loose
Southeast: Florida
National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Results in 193 Defendants Charged and Over $2.75 Billion in False Claims
Mid Atlantic: New Jersey
Lenoir County man charged with insurance fraud, attempting to obtain property by false pretense
Mid Atlantic: North Carolina
Insured Losses from Recent South Florida Floods Reaching into the Millions
Southeast: Florida
Palm Harbor man being investigated for soliciting homeowners, negotiating roof damage claims without license
Southeast: Florida
State Rep. Fidler partners with BBB to combat fraud with grant-funded campaign
Southeast: Alabama
Mercedes-Benz Maybach valued at $200,000 swiped in Miami after system hacked
Southeast: Florida
Egg Harbor Twp. Man Committed Insurance Fraud After Absecon Hit-And-Run Crash: Prosecutors
Mid Atlantic: New Jersey
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Task Force Discovers Nearly $30 Million Scheme in Kings County
West: California
City Of Imperial Beach Awarded First-Ever Grant to Study Innovative Insurance Protections from Sea Level Rise
West: California
Three Admit Half-Million Dollar Health Care Fraud Conspiracy
Midwest: Missouri
Farmer gets prison, $9 million repayment order in Kentucky crop insurance fraud
Midwest: Kentucky
Man arrested after $100,000 of tobacco products and alcohol are stolen in Miami-Dade
Southeast: Florida
Investigators arrest 12 for auto insurance fraud in Miami over past 2 months, CFO's office reports
Southeast: Florida
Former North Alabama doctor and wife plead guilty to health care fraud charges
Southeast: Alabama
Man in Carroll County allegedly tries to scam residents
Southeast: Mississippi
Fort Myers Life Insurance Broker Charged With Policy Fraud, Misusing ID Info
Southeast: Florida
Mississippi Man Admits $51 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme Involving Durable Medical Equipment, Genetic Cancer Screening Tests, and Compounded Medications
Southeast: Mississippi
NICB Participates in San Diego Area Event to Help Deter Catalytic Converter Theft
West: California
Town of Leland to Host Fourth Annual Hurricane Expo
Mid Atlantic: North Carolina
Janitorial Company Owners Arraigned for Insurance Fraud After Allegedly Underreporting $2.4 Million in Payroll
West: California
Michigan Police Arrest 6 Men for Stealing $8M Worth of Vehicles
Midwest: Michigan
Batavia woman cited in 2023 Wheaton hit-and-run crash that killed 31-year-old woman
Midwest: Illinois
Employee Death Reveals Alleged Workers’ Comp Fraud with Over $2 Million In Underreported Payroll
West: California
Fifteen Southern California Residents Charged in Alleged Auto Insurance Fraud Ring
West: California
Raleigh car shop partners with police, AAA to raise awareness on catalytic converter thefts
Mid Atlantic: North Carolina
NICB Special Agent Houston Receives Award from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief
Mid Atlantic: North Carolina
CFO Patronis Deploys Anti-Fraud Strike Team to Panhandle Following Severe Weather
Southeast: Florida
Two Men Charged in 190-Count Indictment for Auto Stripping and Grand Larceny for their Alleged Involvement in the Thefts of Tires and Rims from 114 Vehicles across Suffolk County
Northeast
Attorney General Ellison charges eight in $2.6M Medicaid fraud scheme
Midwest: Minnesota
Chicago chiropractor convicted in $750,000 health care fraud scheme
Midwest: Illinois
Mother and Daughter Team Sentenced to Prison for Jailhouse Unemployment Insurance Fraud
West: California
Benicia Contractor Pleads Guilty to Insurance Fraud After Underreporting Nearly $1 Million In Payroll
West: California
NICB to Partner with Newport News Police Department at Vehicle Crimes Prevention Event
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
Leader of $50 Million Health Care Fraud Pleads Guilty
Northeast
NICB Washington, DC Medical Fraud Task Force Hosts Intelligence and Training Forum
Mid Atlantic: Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia
1 In 5 in Study Admit to Considering Insurance Fraud
West
Defendant Ordered to Pay $687,560.96 in Restitution for Workers’ Comp Insurance Fraud
West: California
NICB Attends Vehicle Crimes Prevention Event Hosted by Newport News Police Department
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
Complaint Filed Against Former SUSD President Angel Ann Flores
West: California
Beyond the Claim: How Social Canvassing is Transforming Insurance Fraud Detection
West
Newport News Police Department Hosting Free Etching Event
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
Pharmacy Owner Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Health Care Fraud
Northeast
Leader of Black-Market HIV Medication Fraud Scheme Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison
Northeast
Hyundai and Kia Owners Urged to Get Software Update to Prevent Thefts from ‘Kia Boys’
Northeast: Connecticut
Connecticut Ranked Third in the Country for an Increase in Car Thefts
Northeast: Connecticut
AAA hosts free catalytic converter anti-theft event
Mid Atlantic: North Carolina
Two Doctors Sentenced for $4M Fraudulent Urine Drug Testing Scheme
Midwest: Kentucky
Husband, wife indicted for insurance fraud after setting home on fire: Prosecutor
Midwest: Ohio
Michigan doctor accused of $400,000 disability insurance fraud scheme to stand trial
Midwest: Michigan
Illinois Man Pleads Guilty to Arson and Insurance Fraud Scheme
Midwest: Illinois
SSA Wes Rowe Honored by IASIU, Virginia Chapter
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
Regional Director Bill Woolf recognized at Annual Meeting of IASIU, Virginia Chapter
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
Pharmacy Owner and Operations Manager Convicted of $2.3M Ohio Medicaid Fraud
Midwest: Ohio
6 accused in Michigan car insurance fraud scheme to stand trial
Midwest: Michigan
Man charged with insurance fraud over tool theft report
Midwest: Illinois
$1.2 million in vehicles, including $158,000 car, 330 keys taken from Alabama auto dealership
Southeast: Alabama
Miami-Dade police: Video showing action-movie-like theatrics uncovers fraud
Southeast: Florida
Police capture two suspects involved in more than 60 car break-ins
Southeast: Georgia
Car theft crisis at Atlanta airport, more off-duty officers to be hired
Southeast: Georgia
Police: Fake roofer arrested after failing to finish jobs in Miami-Dade County
Southeast: Florida
Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office issues annual report for the first time
Midwest: Illinois
Man Sentenced for $87M Healthcare Fraud Kickback Conspiracy
Midwest: Illinois
Leader of “Pure Armenian Blood” Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Racketeering and Multimillion-Dollar Fraud
Northeast
Las Vegas Hyundai Clinic Updates Record 1,800 Cars, Protects Thousands
West: Nevada
CFO Jimmy Patronis Issues Proclamation Recognizing March as Fraud Prevention Month
Southeast: Florida
Man accused of trying to commit insurance fraud in Graves Co.
Midwest: Kentucky
Oakland County Physician Charged with Insurance Fraud
Midwest: Michigan
Illinois Insurance Agent Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Swindling Premiums
Midwest: Illinois
Two arrested in area car thefts
Southeast: Florida
Once hailed a hero, Volusia man faces more charges in fake contractor case
Southeast: Florida
$1 million in stolen cargo discovered in warehouse near Georgia port
Southeast: Georgia
Poinciana Home Invasion and Car Theft: PCSO Seeks Information
Southeast: Florida
Multi-state stolen vehicle ring busted in Adams County
Southeast: Mississippi
Alabama Forestry Commission Warns of Increased Wildfire Danger
Southeast: Alabama
14 STOLEN VEHICLES, FIREARMS, AND DRUGS RECOVERED FROM SUSPECTED CHOP SHOP IN KENT, WA
Northwest: Washington
Bloods Gang Member Convicted at Trial for Violent and Extortionate Takeover of The New York City Fire Mitigation Industry
Northeast
New York’s High Court Backs Insurer’s Denial of Covid-19 Business Interruption Claim
Northeast
Lawrenceville Woman Wanted for Insurance Fraud, Forgery
Southeast: Georgia
Half a million dollars of stolen construction equipment found in Gwinnett home
Southeast: Georgia
Winder Police arrest suspect in auto theft case
Southeast: Georgia
NICB Participates in World AG Expo Law Enforcement Day
West: California
BSO’S TAMARAC DISTRICT TARGETS CAR THIEVES, CAR BURGLARS
Southeast: Florida
Unlicensed contractor accused of defrauding dozens of Hurricane Ian victims, Sarasota deputies say
Southeast: Florida
NICB Pushes for Consumer Protections Against Unscrupulous Towing Companies
Northeast
Owner of Suburban Chicago Insurance Agency Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Swindling More Than $1 Million From Clients
Midwest: Illinois
Three from Missouri indicted in nearly $350,000 auto loan fraud
Midwest: Missouri
Willow Springs man staged farm accident, paid someone to cut off his feet, authorities say
Midwest: Missouri
Florida CFO Launches ‘Fraud Free Florida’ Initiative
Southeast: Florida
Final Member of Cargo Theft Ring Convicted of Stealing 19,000 Pounds of Perry Ellis Perfume Worth Over $230,000
Southeast: Florida
Governor Hochul Announces $8.7 Million in Stolen Vehicles and Parts Recovered for New Yorkers
Northeast
Union County holds catalytic converter etching program to combat rise in device's thefts
Mid Atlantic: New Jersey
AUTO THEFT AND RETAIL THEFT TASK FORCES BECOME PERMANENT SQUADS
Southeast: Florida
Sheriff: Remains found on property in Clinton County identified as missing man
Midwest: Ohio
Trial set for woman charged with poisoning death of man
Midwest: Indiana
Catalytic Converter Thefts Plummet Following New Laws, Police Crackdown
Northeast
Arizona Auto Thefts Dropped By 6.6% in 2023, Officials Say
West: Arizona
Paulding County Woman Wanted for Pet Insurance Fraud
Southeast: Georgia
Man promised South Florida seniors new fences, but only had fraud to offer, police say
Southeast: Florida
New York Grapples with a Surge in Vehicle-Related Crimes: A Spotlight on the Issue
Northeast
One dead, one injured in ‘apparent homicide’ in Fairfield Glade
Midwest: Tennessee
JPD recovers nearly a dozen stolen vehicles from car shop
Southeast: Mississippi
Attorney General James Takes Down Car Theft Ring in the Bronx
Northeast
Man sentenced for role in sweepstakes scam targeting elderly victims
Midwest: Tennessee
Indiana Bill Would Allow Employees to Select Physician in Workers’ Comp Cases
Midwest: Indiana
Stolen car with owner’s Apple AirTag helps detectives find Miami-Dade chop shop, records show
Southeast: Florida
Orange County Man Accused of Insurance Fraud.
Northeast
Austell Man Wanted for Insurance Fraud
Southeast: Georgia
Gwinnett County Man Arrested for Defrauding Insurance Company
Southeast: Georgia
Union County officials reveal new task force to help local police combat growing crime, vehicle theft
Mid Atlantic: New Jersey
NICB Partners with Union County (NJ) Prosecutor's Office for Catalytic Converter Etching Events
Mid Atlantic: New Jersey
Roughly 114,000 vehicles in DC region have rolled-back odometers
Mid Atlantic: District of Columbia
Maryville man charged after 120 mph police chase involving rented Maserati in Knox County
Midwest: Tennessee
WCRI: Wisconsin’s Medical Payments per Claim Remain Stable but Highest Among 17 States
Midwest: Wisconsin
Former car dealer arrested for stolen Cadillacs after traffic stop: Officials
Southeast: Florida
An unlicensed assisted living facility in Miami-Dade had 30 residents, police say
Southeast: Florida
Miami duo caught in Martin County: Alleged statewide catalytic converter theft spree halted
Southeast: Florida
NICB Joins Multiple Partners at Etching Event in Doylestown, PA
Mid Atlantic: Pennsylvania
FBI officials in Georgia warn of holiday gift card scams
Southeast: Georgia
Escambia County contractor arrested on racketeering, fraud charges: ECSO
Southeast: Florida
SCSO ARRESTS TWO FOR ATTEMPTED MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Southeast: Florida
Three Men Sentenced for $54M Fraudulent Prescriptions Scheme
Southeast: Florida
AG MOODY’S OFFICE OF STATEWIDE PROSECUTION SECURES EIGHT-YEAR SENTENCE AND $500,000 RESTITUTION ORDER FOR ORT RINGLEADER
Southeast: Florida
SOUTHERN IDAHO WOMAN FOUND GUILTY OF FELONY INSURANCE FRAUD
Northwest: Idaho
PIERCE COUNTY MAYORS SEEK CHANGES TO POLICE REFORMS
Northwest: Washington
CFO Patronis Announces Arrest of Palm Beach Insurance Agent in $131,000 Fraud Scheme
Southeast: Florida
POCATELLO MAN PLED GUILTY TO FRAUD
Northwest: Idaho
Newport News Police Department Hosts Final Etching Event for 2023
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
NICB Affiliated Auto Theft Task Force Awarded WSATI’s 2023 “Gary Gray Award”
West: California
ALLEGED AUTO THEFT RING INDICTED ON 121 COUNTS
Northwest: Colorado
Catalytic converter thefts are way down in Minnesota. A law change isn’t the only reason.
Midwest: Minnesota
Kentucky Clarifies Matching Law While Florida Insurers Get Limits on Replacement
Midwest: Kentucky
Be Prepared and Protect your Finances in a Disaster
Northwest: Idaho
State Agencies Offer Webinar on Filing Homeowners Insurance Claims
Northwest: Oregon
Medicaid Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment for Kenai Doctor and Staff
Northwest: Alaska
Miami insurance agents accused of stealing clients’ identities to pocket over $13K in commissions
Southeast: Florida
Homestead contractor ghosted couple after taking $112K for Keys home, deputies say
Southeast: Florida
AG MOODY’S STATEWIDE PROSECUTORS SECURE SEVEN-YEAR SENTENCE AND $300,000 RESTITUTION ORDER FOR LEADER OF AN ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT RING DEALING IN STOLEN TVS FROM WALMART
Southeast: Florida
Suspect arrested in string of high-end car thefts after crashing into HCSO vehicle, 2 other vehicles: Deputies
Southeast: Florida
Bakersfield Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing over $160,000 in COVID-19 Relief Money
West: California
Newport News Police Department to Host VIN Etching Event
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
NICB Collaborates with the North Carolina Department of Insurance to Deliver Unique Training Program
Mid Atlantic: North Carolina
Orange County Doctor of Osteopathy Indicted in Quarter Billion Dollar Fraud Targeting Pandemic Program for Uninsured Patients
West: California
Successful Tag A Cat Event Hosted by the Chesapeake Police Department
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces $11 Million Insurance Fraud Arrest in Broward County
Southeast: Florida
$44 million worth of cargo theft occurred in second quarter of 2023
Southeast: Florida
Detroit to spend $5M in federal funds on 100 license plate readers at 25 intersections
Midwest: Michigan
Couple Hid Several Ultra-Luxury Vehicles At South Florida Home
Southeast: Florida
TWO ARRESTED IN CHOP SHOP OPERATION
Southeast: Florida
Chesapeake Police Department to Host Free Catalytic Converter Etching Event
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
**PHOTO RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis Deploys Three Anti-Fraud Strike Teams Following Hurricane Idalia
Southeast: Florida
FEMA says to report any questionable disaster relief claims
Southeast: Florida
SCARLET Task Force Addressing Luxury Auto Theft
Mid Atlantic: North Carolina
Carr Warns of Price Gouging and Scams in Wake of Hurricane Idalia
Southeast: Georgia
Miami-Dade PD arrest father, son over $9K fraud scheme involving unlicensed contracting
Southeast: Florida
Florida Department of Financial Services - Hurricane Idalia Update
Southeast: Florida
Commissioner King Offers Insurance Tips Ahead of Hurricane Idalia
Southeast: Georgia
NICB Participates in Successful Etching Event Hosted by Newport News Police Department
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
NICB Special Agent Recognized by the West Virginia Fusion Center
Mid Atlantic: West Virginia
Florida Man Admits $3.6 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
Southeast: New Jersey
CFO Patronis Announces Arrest in $350K Miami Workers’ Compensation Fraud Scheme
Southeast: Florida
Multiple arrests made in organized marine theft ring case
Southeast: Florida
Car land in the tow lot? Louisville launches amnesty period to help you get it back
Midwest: Kentucky
Divers Find 32 Cars Submerged in Lake Near Miami
Southeast: Florida
Man accused of disassembling stolen cars to sell parts in Miami-Dade
Southeast: Florida
Register Now for Newport News Police Department Etching Event
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
West Region Catalytic Converter Public Outreach Event in Southern California
West: California
BSO deputies arrest accused high-end auto theft ringleader following nearly 2-year investigation
Southeast: Florida
Carr: Eight Former State Employees Indicted in Fulton County for Unemployment Insurance Fraud
Southeast: Georgia
Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office Awarded Grant to Investigate and Prosecute Workers’ Compensation Fraud
West: California
Sheriff Dart’s Anti-Carjacking Initiative Becomes Law
Midwest: Illinois
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest in Miami Workers’ Compensation Fraud Scheme
Southeast: Florida
Screven Woman Arrested for Arson, Cruelty to Children
Southeast: Georgia
Washington D.C. Anti-Theft Mobile Clinic
Mid Atlantic: District of Columbia
Newport News Police Department Hosts Successful Etching Event
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
Suffolk Police apprehend 12 fugitives in massive indictment sweep
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
Free Catalytic Converter Etching Event in Manassas, VA
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
Kettering Police Department hosts ‘Catalytic Convertor Marking Event’ in hopes of deterring thefts
Midwest: Ohio
Homeowners urged to beware of dishonest contractors after recent severe weather, tornadoes
Midwest: Illinois
Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce recovers stolen farm equipment valued at over $198,000
Southeast: Mississippi
Paulding County Woman Submits False Claims Under Deceased Mother's Policy
Southeast: Georgia
Commissioner King Seeking Help to Identify Upson County Arson Suspect
Southeast: Georgia
Tampa Installer Banned for Life After Leaving Hundreds of Pools Unfinished
Southeast: Florida
Chicago police investigation recovers over 200 catalytic converters in Humboldt Park; 2 arrested
Midwest: Illinois
Nationwide Theft Ring Operating in Federal Way
Northwest: Washington
Franklin County Man Arrested for Double Arson
Southeast: Georgia
Whitfield County Man Stages Slip and Fall Accident
Southeast: Georgia
Coral Springs Man Charged with Operating $100 Million Ponzi Scheme Through His Trucking Company
Southeast: Florida
22 ARRESTED IN OPERATION HOT WATER
Southeast: Florida
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest in $25,000 St. Lucie County Insurance Fraud Scheme
Southeast: Florida
FDLE arrests four in major theft ring across state
Southeast: Florida
NICB attends recent Operation Etch & Catch event in Maryland
Mid Atlantic: Maryland
Allstate Announces May Catastrophe Losses, Auto Rate Hikes
Midwest
Michigan State Students Wounded in Shooting Take Steps Toward Lawsuit
Midwest: Michigan
A Surprisingly High Number of Americans Think Insurance Fraud Is Not a Crime, New Survey Shows
West: New Jersey
Deputies arrest man for contractor fraud in St. Johns County, ask victims to come forward
Southeast: Florida
Calls to Montreal police returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2022, violent crime, car theft up | CBC News
Foreign Operations
16 Mexican soldiers face military charges in killings of five - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)
Foreign Operations
Stolen cars returned to Canada after found in Malta | CTV News
Foreign Operations
Seven bodies found in pickup truck in Tijuana, Mexican police say – NBC 7 San Diego (nbcsandiego.com)
Foreign Operations
Have these 2 scammed you? Homestead police say remodelers ‘swindled’ disabled vet, maybe others
Southeast: Florida
Leland hurricane expo prepares the public
Mid Atlantic: North Carolina
HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE. ARE YOU PREPARED?
Southeast: Alabama
Commissioner King: Get Ahead of Hurricane Season
Southeast: Georgia
CFO Patronis Encourages Disaster Preparedness, Home Hardening as the 2023 Hurricane Season Begins
Southeast: Florida
NICB Agents Attend Four Catalytic Converter Etching Events in May
Mid Atlantic: Virginia, Pennsylvania
500 migrants said to be arriving in Tijuana daily | FOX 5 San Diego
Foreign Operations
Mexico police found 45 bags containing body parts "matching characteristics" of missing call center staff | CNN
Foreign Operations
Mexico plans to launch an asylum processing app next week | CNN
Foreign Operations
3 Arrested in Baja California Mass Shooting Near Ensenada – NBC 7 San Diego (nbcsandiego.com)
Foreign Operations
San Ysidro man accused of posing as ICE officer, stealing thousands from undocumented immigrants - The San Diego Union-Tribune (sandiegouniontribune.com)
Foreign Operations
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Signing of Legislation Banning AOB Windshield Schemes
Southeast: Florida
Bucks County District Attorney and NICB Speak at Contractor Fraud Awareness Week Press Conference
Mid Atlantic: New Jersey
Town of Leland to Host 2023 Hurricane Expo
Mid Atlantic: North Carolina
Commissioner John King Joins with the National Insurance Crime Bureau to Combat Post-Disaster Fraud
Southeast: Georgia
CFO Jimmy Patronis Issues Proclamation Recognizing 2023 Contractor Fraud Awareness Week
Southeast: Florida
Alabama officials warn of contractor fraud ahead of hurricane season
Southeast: Alabama
Two Madison County Fires Under Investigation
Southeast: Georgia
DETECTIVES BUST CARGO TRAILER THEFT RING
Southeast: Georgia
Cartel leader “El Rayo” is arrested in Ciudad Juárez - The Chihuahua Post (mexicodailypost.com)
Foreign Operations
Shooting leaves 10 people dead at racing event in Mexico | cbs8.com
Foreign Operations
Disgruntled Tijuana taxi drivers block access to San Ysidro Port of Entry (kget.com)
Foreign Operations
NICB Partners with the Pennsylvania Auto Crimes Investigators Association
Mid Atlantic
Newport News Police hold car etching event
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
Illinois and Indiana Latest States to Address Public Adjuster Reforms
Midwest: Illinois, Indiana
West Deptford Police Department and the NICB Partner for Catalytic Converter Etching Event
Mid Atlantic: New Jersey
Community Alert: Unlicensed Contractor Operation
Southeast: Florida
6 accused of targeting Michigan car crash victims with insurance fraud scheme
Midwest: Michigan
More than 600 catalytic converters recovered in bust, Cook County Sheriff Dart says; 1 charged
Midwest: Illinois
CFO Patronis Announces Arrest of SW Florida Unlicensed Contractor following Hurricane Ian
Southeast: Florida
FDLE arrests Kissimmee felon for driver license counterfeiting scheme
Southeast: Florida
Monday photos, video show aftermath of the Virginia Beach EF-3 tornado
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
In two searches in the CDMX, the authorities secured 5 luxury cars stolen from the United States (tvazteca.com)
Foreign Operations
Mexico officials vow to search for more missing people after 8 bodies found at Cancun resort | Fox News
Foreign Operations
U.S. accuses Jalisco New Generation cartel of targeting elderly Americans in timeshare fraud - CBS News
Foreign Operations
Before You Go: What Insurance Coverage Do You Need to Drive in Mexico? – NBC 7 San Diego (nbcsandiego.com)
Foreign Operations
Title fraud: Broward Property Appraiser’s Office fights to prevent use of court system to steal homes
Southeast: Florida
Cape Coral handyman arrested on multiple fraud charges related to Hurricane Ian repairs
Southeast: Florida
4 Ways ChatGPT Can Bolster the Insurance Industry
West
San Diego DA Uses Billboard to Warn Against Committing Insurance Fraud
West: California
Etowah Pain Clinic Owner Pleads Guilty in Multi-Million-Dollar Kickback and Health Care Fraud Case
Southeast: Alabama
Newport News Police Department Hosts Etching Event
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
Another Individual Sentenced For Conspiring to Stage Automobile Accidents in Order to Defraud Insurance And Trucking Companies
Southwest: Louisiana
New Orleans Woman Sentenced in Staged Automobile Collision Scheme
Southwest: Louisiana
License plate theft in Houston on the rise after statewide changes, police say
Southwest: Texas
Family steals Lamborghini, other luxury cars, MPD says
Midwest: Tennessee
Bill would limit liability for trucking companies on noneconomic damages lawsuits
Midwest: Iowa
With catalytic converter thefts skyrocketing, where do all the stolen parts go?
Midwest
2 men face charges over stolen pickup truck, track loader in Miami-Dade
Southeast: Florida
Trio faces 60+ charges after Kendall-based auto theft ring busted, police say
Southeast: Florida
CFO Patronis Announces Arrest in $60,000 Broward County Property Insurance Fraud Scheme
Southeast: Florida
Florida Insurance Agent Sentenced to 14 Years for Premium Fraud
Southeast: Florida
Man Arrested for Stealing Semi-Truck Carrying $200K in Meat and Seafood
Southeast: Florida
Tift County Man Charged with Insurance Fraud, Arson
Southeast: Georgia
NICB and Newport News Police Department Announce New Dates for Catalytic Converter Etching
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
11 PLEAD GUILTY IN INSURANCE FRAUD SCHEME
Northwest: Washington
North Carolina Pharmacy Agrees to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
Mid Atlantic: North Carolina
Montgomery County police’s ‘Etch and Catch’ program aims to reduce catalytic converter thefts
Mid Atlantic: Maryland
NICB SSA HONORED
Northwest: Colorado
CFO Patronis: We Can’t Lose Sight of Policyholders that Need our Help
Southeast: Florida
CONSUMER ALERT: AG Carr, Commissioner King Warn Georgians of Potential Fraud Following Recent Tornadoes
Southeast: Georgia
Tornadoes Wipe Out Parts of Mississippi Towns, Leave 25 Dead
Southeast: Mississippi
New Bills Aim to Penalize Theft, Purchase of Catalytic Converters
West: Nevada
Free Catalytic Converter Etching Event-04/01/23
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
Pensacola Insurance Company Owner Sentenced To 168 Months In Prison For Wire Fraud And Money Laundering Offenses
Southeast: Florida
Jersey City man charged with fraud for pretending he had insurance prior to accident
Mid Atlantic: New Jersey
CASE UPDATE: BRADFORD COUNTY NURSE PRACTITIONER PLEADS GUILTY TO $450K PRESCRIPTION FRAUD
Mid Atlantic: Pennsylvania
Free Catalytic Converter Etching Event- SOLD OUT
Mid Atlantic: New Jersey
Owners of Freight Forwarding Company Plead Guilty to Exporting Stolen Outboard Engines to Mexico
Southeast: Florida
Chicago auto theft skyrocketed 55% last year, up more than any other city in the US
Midwest: Illinois
New insurance scam hitting Ohioans in their pocketbooks, state says
Midwest: Ohio
Men in court over alleged £1m vehicle theft ring - BBC News
Foreign Operations
What we know about the 4 Americans kidnapped in Mexico | AP News
Foreign Operations
Westmoreland County Doctor Charged with Illegal Prescribing and Fraud
Mid Atlantic: Pennsylvania
CMPD, AAA host catalytic converter etching event
Mid Atlantic: North Carolina
Commissioner Lara Announces Online Health Provider the Pill Club Pays $3.2 Million Over Alleged Fraudulent Claims Practices
West: California
Barnwell man charged after setting own vehicle on fire
Mid Atlantic: South Carolina
Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise across the country. Russia could make it worse.
Midwest
Feds shut down Missouri Christian nonprofit that was supposed to cover medical bills
Midwest: Missouri
Possession, Selling or Transporting of Catalytic Converters Now Unlawful in North Las Vegas
West: Nevada
Louisiana Doctor Sentenced to Four Years in Prison, Ordered to Pay More Than $800,000 to Victims in Workers’ Comp Fraud Conspiracy
Southwest: Arkansas, Louisiana
Louisiana commissioner takes action against "fraudulent" hurricane claims firm
Southwest: Louisiana
Broken Arrow Man Pleads Guilty After Illegally Applying for and receiving a $20,665 Paycheck Protection Program Loan
Southwest: Oklahoma
Detectives uncover alleged criminal enterprise at D Brother Body Shop in Hialeah
Southeast: Florida
Virginia IASIU Opens Registration for 31st Annual Fraud Seminar
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
Doctor Admits Health Care Fraud Conspiracy
Mid Atlantic: New Jersey
World AG Expo Law Enforcement Day a Success
West: California
Hyundai, Kia Offer Software Upgrade to 8.3 million Vehicles to Prevent Thefts
West
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Falls Victim to Catalytic Converter Theft During Las Vegas Stop
West: Nevada
#TEAMHCSO REMINDS RESIDENTS & BUSINESS OWNERS TO PROTECT THEIR TRAILERS
Southeast: Florida
Insurance Commissioner King Launches New Fraud Reporting System
Southeast: Georgia
Two Florida Doctors Convicted in $31 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Southeast: Florida
EAST RUTHERFORD WOMAN ARRESTED FOR INSURANCE FRAUD
Mid Atlantic: New Jersey
Newly created task force hopes to drive down the number of car thefts
Midwest: Ohio
Insurance Commissioner King Deploys Staff to Spalding County in Response to Severe Weather
Southeast: Georgia
Cumberland County Man Charged With Fraud And Identity Theft Offenses For Fraudulently Obtaining Prescription Medications
Mid Atlantic: Pennsylvania
Four Harris County residents face federal charges for allegedly selling fake nursing diplomas
Southwest: Texas
Three More Sentenced for Conspiring to Stage Automobile Accidents in Order to Defraud Insurance and Trucking Companies
Southwest: Louisiana
Three Men Indicted in San Antonio on Charges Related to $14.5 Million Healthcare Fraud Scheme
Southwest: Texas
Can an AI 'angel' help find thousands in Mexico who were forcibly disappeared? (nbcnews.com)
Foreign Operations
Hundreds of stolen cars recovered in global police operation against vehicle trafficking (interpol.int)
Foreign Operations
LAWMAKERS EXPLORE INSURANCE OPTIONS FOR COLORADO HOMEOWNERS
Northwest: Colorado
Alabama Governor Names Fowler Insurance Commissioner
Southeast: Alabama
CONSUMER ALERT: AG Carr, Commissioner King Warn Georgians of Potential Fraud Following Recent Tornadoes
Southeast: Georgia
Milwaukee man creates device to address car thefts
Midwest: Wisconsin
Catalytic converter thieves hit fleet of Amazon delivery trucks in Warren County
Mid Atlantic: Pennsylvania
Catalytic Converter Thefts are on the Rise
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
FORMER LAWYER SENTENCED
Northwest: Washington
Woman driving to work from Mexico to San Diego finds 2 people in car trunk – KIRO 7 News Seattle
Foreign Operations
Missing Mexican journalists appear chained hand and foot in video, "paying the consequences" for their reporting - CBS News
Foreign Operations
Mexico danger map: Six states under 'do not travel' warning (mercurynews.com
Foreign Operations
In arguably biggest test of new NAFTA, Canada and Mexico defeat U.S. in auto rules dispute | CBC News
Foreign Operations
Over 100 people missing from Mexican town where El Chapo's son was captured in fierce firefight: reports | Fox News
Foreign Operations
Mexico gives account of violence after 'Chapo' son nabbed - The San Diego Union-Tribune (sandiegouniontribune.com)
Foreign Operations
I-TEAM: Jacksonville records 900 catalytic converter thefts in 11 months as thieves steal auto parts at alarming speed
Southeast: Florida
New Year's Day explosion rocks Port Richmond, injures 5; investigation underway
Mid Atlantic: Pennsylvania
Podiatrist pays $90,000 to settle false billing allegations
Southwest: Texas
South Texas Primary Care Doctor, Staff Sentenced for Unlawful Prescriptions
Southwest: Texas
Two Charged with Submitting Fake COVID-19 Testing Claims
Southwest: Texas
Muscogee Nation Recovers Stolen Property from Home Near Hanna
Southwest: Oklahoma
Driver Warning Wing Mirror Mistake Car Theft Prevention | Express.Co.Uk
Foreign Operations
Death toll rises to 19 from prison attack in Mexican border town | Reuters
Foreign Operations
Woman Charged with Exploitation of Elders, Insurance Fraud in Bibb County Case
Southeast: Georgia
Jacksonville Man Sentenced To More Than Four Years In Federal Prison For Facilitating “Off The Books” Pay Scheme As Part Of Conspiracies To Defraud The IRS And Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company
Southeast: Florida
More than 1,000 child car thieves charged in three years | General News (fleetnews.co.uk)
Foreign Operations
$2.5 Million In Stolen Vehicles Recovered From Targeted, Organized Vehicle Theft Network In Durham | Kawartha 411
Foreign Operations
Chesapeake man arrested for stealing catalytic converters in Norfolk
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
South Carolina IASIU Meeting Recognizes NICB and SLED
Mid Atlantic
Nearly 130 catalytic converters seized in auto chop shop bust in Chicago suburb
Midwest
LA Car Show Law Enforcement Training Day
West: California
State: Firm owner didn't carry workers comp, falsified proof of insurance to 3 area cities
Southeast: Florida
Miami Man Indicted for Laundering Millions in Health Care Fraud Proceeds
Southeast: Florida
Gibson Woman Pleads Guilty in Staged Automobile Collision Scheme
Southwest: Louisiana
Slidell Woman Sentenced for FEMA Fraud
Southwest: Louisiana
Feds Bust Massive $545 Million Catalytic Converter Theft Ring
Southwest
Virginia Businesses and Law Enforcement Partner with the NICB at Catalytic Converter VIN Etching Events
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
Richmond catalytic converter marking event draws dozens trying to deter rise in thefts
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
Justice Department Announces Takedown of Nationwide Catalytic Converter Theft Ring
West: California
Governor Ron DeSantis Cautions Residents to Monitor Subtropical Storm Nicole
Southeast: Florida
FORMER SPOKANE COUNTY LABILITY CLAIMS TECHNICIAN PLED GUILTY
Northwest: Washington
NICB Supervisory Special Agent Receives Awards from Gloucester County NAACP
Mid Atlantic: New Jersey
Justice Department Announces Takedown of Nationwide Catalytic Converter Theft Ring
Mid Atlantic: New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina
California Is a Hotspot for Catalytic Converter Theft
West: California
CONTRACTOR SENTENCED TO 57 MONTHS
Northwest: Washington
How to bust a car theft ring – a look inside project MYRA (canadianunderwriter.ca)
Foreign Operations
Car theft ring used software to steal hundreds of vehicles without the physical key fob, say police
Foreign Operations
NICB Employees Receive Awards at Annual NJSIA Conference
Mid Atlantic: New Jersey
Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Arson of Barn Fires
Midwest
Ohio Manufacturer Faces $1.2M in Penalties After Worker Injury
Midwest
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest in $41,000 Naples Insurance Premium Fraud Scheme
Southeast: Florida
Former Judge David Bell pleads no contest to lesser charge in auto theft ring investigation Ordered to serve one year of active probation, court records show
Southwest: Louisiana
Doctor Sentenced for Accepting Illegal Kickback Payment in Return for Writing Prescriptions for Compounded Drugs
Southwest: Oklahoma
Muskogee Resident Sentenced for Odometer Tampering And Wire Fraud
Southwest: Oklahoma
Oklahoma City Home Health Company and Two Former Corporate Officers Agree to Pay $22.9 Million to Settle Federal False Claims Act and Kickback Allegations Arising from Improper Payments to Referring Physicians
Southwest: Oklahoma
CFO Jimmy Patronis Proposes Legislation to Fight Back Against Post-Storm Fraud
Southeast: Florida
**VIDEO RELEASE B-ROLL** CFO Patronis Proposes Legislation to Fight Back Against Post-Storm Fraud
Southeast: Florida
Joint Police VIPER Team Cracking Down on Car Theft Rings Across Las Vegas Valley
West: Nevada
MAN PLED GUILTY TO FRAUD CHARGES
Northwest: Washington
NICB Partners with Newport News Police Department at VIN engraving Event
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
NICB Hosts Regional Auto Theft Meeting and Training
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
Law enforcement, auto shops crack down on catalytic converter thefts by offering free spray paint
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
Partnership launches to combat catalytic converter theft as law enforcement brings deterrent to residents
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
Reserve a Spot for Operation Catalytic Converter Crackdown
Mid Atlantic: Virginia
Check fraud spikes: Chicago sees jump in checks stolen from mailboxes, ‘washed’ and cashed for thousands of dollars  
Midwest: Illinois
Michigan’s auto no-fault was meant to lower insurance costs, but did it?  
Midwest
CFO Patronis: DIFS Stepping Up Post-Ian Enforcement Actions
Southeast: Florida
Baker Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Wire Fraud and Making False Statements in Connection with CARES Act COVID-19 Pandemic Assistance
Southwest: Louisiana
Two More Defendants from New Orleans Plead Guilty in Staged Automobile Collision Scheme
Southwest: Louisiana
Former CEO of St. Gabriel Health Clinic Convicted of $1.8 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
Southwest: Louisiana
**PSA Video Release** CFO Patronis: Know Your Rights When Working with Public Adjusters Following Hurricane Ian
Southeast: Florida
For-Profit Vocational School Executives Arrested in Workers’ Compensation Fraud Scheme
West: California
**PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Bad Actors and Don’t Sign Anything
Southeast: Florida
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Anti-Fraud Teams Engaged Nearly 2K Consumers Following Hurricane Ian
Southeast: Florida
Hurricane Ian / Disaster Resources & Information
Southeast: Florida
Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues
Southeast: Florida
New California Laws Make It Harder to Steal and Sell Catalytic Converters
West: California
Lebanon insurance broker charged in $4M investment fraud 
Midwest: Indiana
Catalytic Converter theft 
Midwest: Indiana
Cleveland business searched by FBI, OSHP’s Vehicle Theft Unit, other agencies Wednesday 
Midwest: Ohio
Police: Theft ring stole some 13,000 catalytic converters worth $19M in central Ohio 
Midwest: Ohio
Former head of Gulf Cartel receives life sentence for importing kilos of drugs
Foreign Operations: Texas
FEMA ANNOUNCEMENT
Northwest
TWO YAKIMA MEN PLEAD GUILTY
Northwest: Washington
COLORADO TOPS THE NATION IN AUTO THEFT
Northwest: Colorado
Chicago sees worst flooding in two years after Sunday storms