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Fraud, Drugs, and Burglary: Three Arrested in Major Crimes

2/8/2026

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Fraud and Drug Arrests

Briana McCarthy, 34, Florida, allegedly defrauded state agencies of nearly $2 million through fraudulent claims while employed by the Department of Financial Services.
Taralynn Jean Earl, 37, South Carolina, was arrested on multiple offenses, including possession of cocaine and burglary, after deputies found drugs during booking.
Amanda Dawn Johnson, 43, Virginia, was arrested after a narcotics investigation revealed a pound of cocaine and $44,000 in cash.

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Litesha Rivers Charged

Keshon Litesha Rivers, 32, was arrested in South Florida for defrauding an event décor business of $1.2 million to fund a lavish lifestyle, including luxury jets.
Amanda Brown, 38, faces charges in West Virginia for stabbing her husband, who sustained serious injuries.
Britney Torres, 25, was charged in Texas with intoxication manslaughter after a wrong-way crash killed Jesus Chico Jr., 25, whom Torres admitted she had been drinking.

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Fraud and Drug Arrests

Briana McCarthy, 34, Florida, allegedly defrauded state agencies of nearly $2 million through fraudulent claims while employed by the Department of Financial Services.
Taralynn Jean Earl, 37, South Carolina, was arrested on multiple offenses, including possession of cocaine and burglary, after deputies found drugs during booking.
Amanda Dawn Johnson, 43, Virginia, was arrested after a narcotics investigation revealed a pound of cocaine and $44,000 in cash.

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