Tag "fraud"
Burglarized Beach-City Vehicles Investigation, Identity Theft, And Credit Card Crime Nets 68 Felony Counts
MANHATTAN BEACH – Surfers’ vehicles were targeted by burglars for their wallets and cell phones. Approximately 35 vehicles parked near the beach were burglarized, announced Manhattan Beach Police this afternoon.
$1 Million Bail for Identity Theft
Ryan Carter PALM SPRINGS — In April, the treasurer for the city of Palm Springs sent notice to the PD of the potential of a fraud incident against one of
$1.1 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme Revealed
Shawn Heffernan SAN DIEGO — 42-year-old insurance agent Shawn Heffernan sold legitimate annuity policies to several seniors, and then convinced them to give them up to purchase new ones. By
Prison Sentence For Harvesting Millions Of Bank Customers’ Dollars And Wire-Fraud Ruse
SANTA ANA – The Justice Department announced yesterday that Neil Godfrey (79) was sentenced to serve 15 months in prison in Philadelphia, PA for processing unauthorized withdrawals of millions of
Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted
SAN JOSE — At least 75 charges were filed against 18 suspects in a recent auto insurance fraud sweep. 14 suspects have been arrested and four are still being sought.
Fraudster in Jail on $600K Warrant
Stock image (Source unknown) MERCED COUNTY — 47-year-old Edward Mitchell Jr. is behind bars as of April 5th, due to a $600,000 warrant out of Merced County for “fourteen felony
Vehicle Burglars Arrested Same Day Thefts Occur
Henry Sahagun CLOVIS — Early Friday morning, several vehicles were burglarized near Peach and Teague Avenues. Several residents in the area have surveillance video installed, and they gave them to
Fraudulent Business Transaction Puts Two in Jail
On Tuesday, December 27th at around 11 a.m., the Porterville PD was informed of a theft under false pretense that had occurred a few days before it was noticed at Barnes
Drub Rehab Owner Arrested for Sexual Assault, Fraud
Christopher Bathum LOS ANGELES – Police are seeking to identify additional victims of sexual assault possibly perpetrated by 55-year-old Christopher Bathum. Bathum owned and operated several rehabilitation facilities in Los Angeles
Two Women Arrested for Fraud
Heather Dupre SAN BERNARDINO – 29-year-old Heather Dupre had just purchased a brand new 2016 KIA Optima. Some time after the purchase, Deputy Hollenbaugh with the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Central
