Tag Archives: identity theft

A 29-year-old Leadville man was arrested at about 5:44 p.m. Saturday at Fifth Avenue and Emery Street after he, two other men and one woman were accused of stealing gift cards from Office Max, 1120 Ken Pratt Blvd. In the … Continue reading →

A West Bridgewater man was arrested last week on charges that include identity theft – and police say he was already out on bail for similar offenses and the alleged victim is a fraud investigator. After a lengthy investigation by … Continue reading →

A New York man faces identity theft charges after Southington police took him into custody in New Jersey earlier this week. Glenn Reid, 50, of 205-22 114th Road in Hollis Queens, N.Y. signed a waiver of extradition and fugitive from … Continue reading →

Two Miami police officers were arrested Thursday on federal charges related to identity theft and tax-refund fraud. Malinsky Bazile, 28, and Vital Frederick, 26, are among 11 Miami police officers relieved of duty in recent months who face potential criminal … Continue reading →

A former mail sorter for the U.S. Postal Service in Las Vegas has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for stealing credit cards and other financial information from the mail. Jerome Harvey pleaded guilty in November to one … Continue reading →

A citizen of the Dominican Republic living in Providence has been sentenced to two years in federal prison in a scheme to steal and sell the identities of Puerto Rican U.S. citizens. The U.S. Attorney’s office said Rafael Lara-Mejia (LAAH’-ruh … Continue reading →

A detective with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station has a suspect in custody who is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from women by taking their identities and withdrawing cash and to make big purchases. Pilar Abalos, 42, of … Continue reading →

Florida lived up to its worst stereotype last year, leading the nation in complaints about fraud and identity theft. In 2012, the number of consumer complaints received by the Federal Trade Commission topped 2 million for the first time, up … Continue reading →

A man was arrested this week in connection with multiple crimes involving fraud and identity theft, authorities said. David Lamar Beck, 51, of Sardis Road in nearby Gainesville, was arrested Wednesday following an investigation stemming from a January purchase of … Continue reading →

A Missouri woman charged with trying to steal the identity of a missing Alma child was sentenced to six years probation and a $2,500 fine Thursday (Feb. 28). Tonya Smith pleaded guilty to felony computer fraud in Pulaski County court. … Continue reading →