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Aaron Yates is a senior national crime and justice reporter for Times Media Service, based in the Washington bureau. Yates covers criminal investigations, federal prosecutions, fraud and the courts, following law enforcement agencies and the legal issues surrounding major cases nationwide. Yates holds a master's degree in criminal justice and grew up in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Stories by Aaron Yates

36 stories

  1. June 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    South Boston Lemonade Stand Robbery: Juveniles Steal $50

    Boston police investigate an armed robbery at a South Boston lemonade stand, where juvenile suspects stole $50 from young siblings. The community rallies in support.

  3. May 2026

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  4. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    FBI’s Operation Iron Pursuit: Facts vs. Fiction on Child Sex Abuse

  5. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Mayor Baraka Arrested at Newark Delaney Hall Immigration Protest

  6. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Keg Thrown Through Georgetown Cupcake Window in DC

  7. Thu

    News: Arts and Entertainment · United States

    Woman Kicks Phone at Morgan Wallen Concert in Indianapolis

  8. April 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  9. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Autel Car Theft Ring DC Indicted: High-Tech Honda Thefts Exposed

  10. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Dodge County Sheriff Sues Woman Over Fabricated ICE Hoax

    Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt sues Sundas Naqvi, alleging she fabricated an ICE detention story in Wisconsin. Evidence refutes her claims, drawing Jussie Smollett comparisons.

  11. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    LA Hospice Fraud Takedown: 8 Arrested in $60M Medicare Scheme

  12. March 2026

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  13. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Oakhurst Man Arrested for CSAM, Filming Rental Guests

  14. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Charlotte Woman Charged for Body Found at Peppertree Apts

  15. Wed

    News: Education · United States

    8th Circuit Ends SAVE Student Loan Plan: New Repayment Rules

  16. Wed

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Fairfax County Bus Stop Killing: Abdul Jalloh Charged With Murder

  17. February 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  18. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Prophetess Indicted in Michigan Church Forced Labor Conspiracy

    Kathleen Klein, 'Prophetess,' indicted in Michigan for her role in the Kingdom of God Global Church forced labor conspiracy, allegedly involving $50M and multi-state operations.

  19. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Ghislaine Maxwell: Fifth Amendment Invoked in Congressional Probe

  20. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Nancy Guthrie Abduction: Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Missing in Tucson

  21. January 2026

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  22. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Anderson Man Arrested: Underground Bunker, Weapons & Grow Site Found

  23. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Google Engineer Convicted in SF for Stealing AI Trade Secrets

  24. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Charlotte Double Homicide Suspect Faces ICE Detainer

  25. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Walker County: Hypothermia Likely Cause of Johnathan Boley’s Death

    A preliminary autopsy suggests 4-year-old Johnathan Boley likely died from hypothermia after disappearing in Walker County, Alabama. Details emerge on the tragic case.

  26. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Nicolás Maduro Captured, Faces Charges in Manhattan Federal Court

  27. December 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  28. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Ocala Man Sues Outback After Toilet Shatters, Causes Injury

  29. Wed

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Anna Kepner Cruise Death: Homicide & Family Texts Revealed

  30. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    DOJ Releases Epstein Files & Photos Under Transparency Act

  31. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Tyler Robinson’s First Court Appearance in Provo: Kirk Murder Case

  32. Sat

    News: Media · United States

    Jake Tapper Incorrectly Identifies Pipe Bomb Suspect’s Race on CNN

    Jake Tapper mistakenly described DC pipe bomb suspect Brian Cole Jr. as a 'white man' on CNN's 'The Lead.' He quickly corrected the on-air error. Read…

  33. November 2025

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  34. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Admin Reviews Biden Autopen Allegations, Eyes Executive Actions

  35. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    DOJ Probes Handling of Its Own Adam Schiff Investigation

  36. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    DOJ Investigates Clinton-Epstein Ties: Trump Orders Probe After New Emails

  37. Wed

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    FBI Foils ISIS-Inspired Ferndale Halloween Terror Plot

  38. October 2025

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  39. Sat

    News: Election · United States

    Trump Scores Legal Win in Iowa Poll Lawsuit Against Selzer, Register

  40. October 2025 continues on page 2 with 5 more stories.