DC Police Arrest Two in $640,000 Gold Coin Identity Theft Scheme

Multiple law enforcement agencies across the U.S. have recently apprehended suspects involved in various armed robberies and fraud schemes. In Washington D.C., two individuals from California were arrested for orchestrating a $640,000 gold coin fraud scheme that deceived victims into making repeated wire transfers, with authorities working alongside the FBI to uncover potential links to other cases. Meanwhile, in Saskatoon, two men face multiple charges following two armed robberies involving a stolen vehicle, with one suspect also charged for wearing a disguise and firearm possession. In Waco, Texas, police responded to a robbery that escalated into an officer-involved shooting after a suspect pointed a firearm at an officer; both suspects were taken into custody without reported injuries. Additionally, a bank robbery in Washington D.C. led to the arrest of a second suspect, with no weapons used during the crime. These incidents underscore ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in combating violent crime and financial fraud.