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Singapore Doctor, 34, Jailed for Voyeurism; Judge Rules Against Mandatory Treatment

Voyeurism offences carry penalties of up to two years' imprisonment, a fine, caning, or a combination of these punishments.

Dec 15, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Louisville Mother Who Caused Child to Drown in Motel Bathtub After Using Drugs, Falling Asleep While Bathing Him, Sentenced

Amber Winstead, 36, was sentenced to nine years in prison after she pleaded guilty in November to manslaughter in the death of Ki'Arri Rayne Winstead.

Dec 15, 2025

By Manthan C.

Singapore Police Seize Over S$539,000, Freeze 176 Accounts in Island-Wide Anti-Scam Operation

Individuals convicted of assisting others to retain benefits from criminal conduct may face a jail term of up to three years, a fine of up to S$50,000, or both.

Dec 14, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

St. Louis Pediatrician Admits to Writing Prescriptions for Drugs in Exchange for Sexual Favors, Money

Dr. Craig A. Spiegel wrote prescriptions for opioids, stimulants, and other drugs in exchange for sexual acts, nude photos, or cash. He targeted women who were his patients when they were children.

Dec 14, 2025

By Manthan C.

Des Moines Man Accused of Installing More Than 100 Hidden Cameras Inside Porta Pottys at Public Events

Tyler Boyd Pavlick, 32, was indicted on charges including sexual exploitation and attempted sexual exploitation of children.

Dec 14, 2025

By Manthan C.

Former Tallahassee Church Leader Sentenced for Sexual Conduct with a Minor

Hunter Chase Eubanks, 31, was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison on a charge of sexual exploitation of a child.

Dec 14, 2025

By Manthan C.

Wilmer Man Convicted of Sexually Torturing, Killing Romantic Rival in an Attempt to Win Over Woman He was Interested In

Jeffery Blackston, 30, is convicted of killing and sexually abusing 27-year-old Troy Barnhill - who was in a relationship with a woman Blackston was infatuated with.

Dec 13, 2025

By Manthan C.

Connecticut Woman Accused of Poisoning Her Husband Previously Faked Paternity Test to Keep Him from Gaining Custody of Their Child

Kristen Hogan, 33, faked a paternity test by bringing her nephew to the test instead, claiming that her husband was not the child's biological father.

Dec 13, 2025

By Manthan C.

Singapore Police Issue Advisory on Shell Investment Apps Linked to Fraudulent Schemes

In this scam variant, victims are first drawn in by social media advertisements promoting so-called investment products that promise high and quick returns.

Dec 13, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: 32-Year-Old Man Arrested Over Boon Lay Drive Knife Incident, Faces Weapons Charge

The police said that the injured man was conscious when he was taken to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital for treatment.

Dec 13, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Former Tustin High School Coach Accused of Having a Sexual Relationship with Her Student

Ashley Fraga, 23, of Tustin, is facing charges of statutory rape, contacting a minor to commit a felony and oral copulation with a minor.

Dec 13, 2025

By Manthan C.

Singapore: 7 Foreign Nationals Arrested in CNB Drug Busts at Three Migrant Worker Dormitories

During the operation, officers seized a small amount of Ice and various drug paraphernalia from a 24-year-old suspect.

Dec 13, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Nickerson Substitute Teacher Who Engaged in Sexual Acts with a Student, Served Alcohol to Minors, Gets Probation

Whitney Shull, 39, pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual battery and two counts of unlawfully serving alcohol to minors.

Dec 12, 2025

By Manthan C.

ICA Seizes Vape, 849 Heat Sticks from Japanese Traveller at Singapore's Changi Airport

According to ICA, the Japanese man was handed over to the Health Sciences Authority for further investigation.

Dec 12, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Wisconsin Church Elder Arrested for Raping 13-Year-Old Girl, Incest

Greg R. Douma, 58, has been charged with one count of repeated sexual assault of a child, three counts of child sexual assault, and one count of incest.

Dec 12, 2025

By Manthan C.

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Crime News from Singapore & World

Singapore Doctor, 34, Jailed for Voyeurism; Judge Rules Against Mandatory Treatment

Louisville Mother Who Caused Child to Drown in Motel Bathtub After Using Drugs, Falling Asleep While Bathing Him, Sentenced

Singapore Police Seize Over S$539,000, Freeze 176 Accounts in Island-Wide Anti-Scam Operation

St. Louis Pediatrician Admits to Writing Prescriptions for Drugs in Exchange for Sexual Favors, Money

Des Moines Man Accused of Installing More Than 100 Hidden Cameras Inside Porta Pottys at Public Events

Former Tallahassee Church Leader Sentenced for Sexual Conduct with a Minor

Wilmer Man Convicted of Sexually Torturing, Killing Romantic Rival in an Attempt to Win Over Woman He was Interested In

Connecticut Woman Accused of Poisoning Her Husband Previously Faked Paternity Test to Keep Him from Gaining Custody of Their Child

Singapore Police Issue Advisory on Shell Investment Apps Linked to Fraudulent Schemes

Singapore: 32-Year-Old Man Arrested Over Boon Lay Drive Knife Incident, Faces Weapons Charge

Former Tustin High School Coach Accused of Having a Sexual Relationship with Her Student

Singapore: 7 Foreign Nationals Arrested in CNB Drug Busts at Three Migrant Worker Dormitories

Nickerson Substitute Teacher Who Engaged in Sexual Acts with a Student, Served Alcohol to Minors, Gets Probation

ICA Seizes Vape, 849 Heat Sticks from Japanese Traveller at Singapore's Changi Airport

Wisconsin Church Elder Arrested for Raping 13-Year-Old Girl, Incest

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