A Garrard County man, who was accused of using a false story to get money from strangers, is now behind bars.
Lancaster Police said that James Strevels was arrested Wednesday afternoon.
Investigators said that Strevels had told people across Garrard and Lincoln counties that one of his relatives was dying, or that they had died, and that he needed money to visit them.
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At least 20 victims have come forward and reported that Strevels used the story to get money from them.
He has been charged with charitable fraud.
