COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A year-long investigation has resulted in the arrest of an identity theft ring’s principle operatives.
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30-year-old Lawrence aka Worm Purtzer and 21-year-old Cody aka Crack Head Harders were the leaders of the operation. They were arrested around 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, along with three other individuals: 23-year-old Kevin Brunt, 23-year-old Shawna Patt, and 20-year-old Paige Zorens.
The ring is responsible for over $250,000 in losses suffered by 230 known victims in six states.
Police say the year-long investigation involved 50 cases identifying over 25 criminal associates involved with trafficking meth, auto/mail/identity theft and BMVs. The group was financed primarily by identity theft, check fraud, criminal impersonation and forgery.
Police say with the arrest of the group’s leadership, the Financial Crimes Unit detectives are concluding their investigation.
