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Florida Woman, Maryland Man Passing Bad Checks In Virginia Tracked Down, Sheriff Says Florida Woman, Maryland Man Passing Bad Checks In Virginia Tracked Down, Sheriff Says
Florida Woman, Maryland Man Passing Bad Checks In Virginia Tracked Down, Sheriff Says Two suspects visiting Virginia from out of state are facing felony charges following an investigation into a series of bad checks that were used at several Stafford County businesses, officials say. Pasadena Raymond Wilson, 36, and 20-year-old Florida resident Jessie Mainville were both arrested this week after their checks bounced - and not for the first time. At around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, deputies from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office were called to O'Reilly Auto Parts on Bojangles way, where there was a report of fraud suspects in the business. "Staff advised a male a…
Florida Pals Spent 2 Years Breaking Into Cars At Fairfax County Parks: Cops Florida Pals Spent 2 Years Breaking Into Cars At Fairfax County Parks: Cops
Florida Pals Spent 2 Years Breaking Into Cars At Fairfax County Parks: Cops A pair of Florida pals were arrested in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins at numerous Fairfax County parks, police said. David Daniel Moraga-Nunez, 43 and Jonny Marcelo Sandoval-Barraza, 38, broke into countless vehicles between May 2022 and March 2024, stealing and using credit cards at various stores, county police said.  Nunez and Barraza were identified as suspects using surveillance footage, license plate reader technology, and a review of credit card transactions. Police say they broke into cars at Hemlock Park, Fountain Head Park, and Burke Lake Park. The pair …
Former DC Non-Profit Leader Gets Prison Time For $150K Affordable Housing Embezzlement Scheme Former DC Non-Profit Leader Gets Prison Time For $150K Affordable Housing Embezzlement Scheme
Former DC Non-Profit Leader Gets Prison Time For $150K Affordable Housing Embezzlement Scheme A minister who was the former head of a non-profit organization in Southeast DC is heading to prison taking from the poor and giving to her self while embezzling more than $150,000 from its coffers, federal authorities announced. Rowena Joyce Scott, 71, was sentenced this week to 18 months in prison for a scheme to steal money from a corporation she was entrusted to run which was created to aid some of the District's economically-challenged residents. According to prosecutors, Scott – a minister and the former head of the Ward 8 Democrats – was convicted following a June 2023 jury…
Cycling Purse-Snatcher Arrested In Fairfax County: Police Cycling Purse-Snatcher Arrested In Fairfax County: Police
Cycling Purse-Snatcher Arrested In Fairfax County: Police A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a string of robberies last month, Fairfax County police said. Adam Houmane, of Lake Barcroft, was riding a bicycle when he approached victims from behind and snatched purses four times in January, police said. In the Jan. 5 larceny, Houmane stole the victim’s purse then later used the victim’s credit cards, police said.  Detectives were able to identify the suspect through surveillance footage and obtained warrants for Theft of Credit Card and two counts of Credit Card Fraud. On Jan. 27, patrol officers arrested Houmane. He …
Thieves Busted Returning To Scene Of The Crime At Tysons Corner Center Thieves Busted Returning To Scene Of The Crime At Tysons Corner Center
Thieves Busted Returning To Scene Of The Crime At Tysons Corner Center A group of suspicious people who returned to the scene of their crime in Fairfax County went back to the well one too many times, police say. Members of the Fairfax County Police Department were advised over the weekend by employees at Diesel inside Tysons Corner Center in McLean about a suspicious group who had previously made fraudulent purchases at the store weeks ago. Detectives who are familiar with the case responded to the store, where they apprehended five people and recovered a USPS mail tote and three USPS post office box keys inside their vehicle. Further investigation also led …
Thieving Trio Thwarted Living Large With Stolen Credit Cards, Checks In Virginia: Police Thieving Trio Thwarted Living Large With Stolen Credit Cards, Checks In Virginia: Police
Thieving Trio Thwarted Living Large With Stolen Credit Cards, Checks In Virginia: Police A tricky team of thieves from Maryland were not swift enough to thwart police in Virginia after they went on a shopping spree with stolen checks and credit cards at Sak's Fifth Avenue in Fairfax County. Late on Monday afternoon, three men were arrested by members of the Fairfax County Police Department's Tyson's Urban Team, who swiftly jumped into action after being alerted by a loss prevention officer about a possible credit card fraud that was in progress, police say. (clockwise from right): Elijah Walker, Jaylin Oliver, Vernon Lee Brown III. Fairfax County Police The incident was re…
Maryland Fraudsters Hit With 65 Charges Following Bust At Virginia Apple Store: Police Maryland Fraudsters Hit With 65 Charges Following Bust At Virginia Apple Store: Police
Maryland Fraudsters Hit With 65 Charges Following Bust At Virginia Apple Store: Police A group of fraudsters from Maryland tried their luck one too many times and found themselves behind bars, unable to enjoy the fruits of their ill-gotten gains in Fairfax County.  On Friday, the Fairfax County Police Department announced that three people have been hit with a total of 65 criminal charges after finally being busted attempting to use stolen credit cards at the Apple Store in Tysons Corner. Those charged:  Jose Angel Santos, 20, of Hyattsville; Juan Jose Ruiz Leiva, 21, of Riverdale; Genesis Flores Caceres, 18, of Hyattsville. Earlier this week, detectives were aler…
Man Wanted For Elementary School Robbery Busted For Breaking Into Virginia Bank: Police Man Wanted For Elementary School Robbery Busted For Breaking Into Virginia Bank: Police
Man Wanted For Elementary School Robbery Busted For Breaking Into Virginia Bank: Police Hector Manuel Diaz-Gonzalez seemingly knows no bounds when it comes to committing crime in Prince William County. Already wanted for a reported robbery at Kyle Wilson Elementary School in Woodbridge earlier this year, Diaz-Gonzalez is now facing severe consequences after being busted for a bank robbery, authorities announced on Monday. Police say that shortly before 10:50 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, officers were called to the Burke & Herbert Bank in the 14000 block of Smoketown Road in Woodbridge to investigate when an alarm went off. Upon arrival, officers found Diaz-G…
36 Fake Driver's Licenses Found On Fraudsters At Fairfax County Louis Vuitton: Cops 36 Fake Driver's Licenses Found On Fraudsters At Fairfax County Louis Vuitton: Cops
36 Fake Driver's Licenses Found On Fraudsters At Fairfax County Louis Vuitton: Cops A trio of fraudsters from New York were busted after trying to make a $21,000 purchase with a stolen credit card at a Louis Vuitton store, authorities said. Jamine Decambra, 28, Darnel Eric Davis 33, and Marcia Jenelle Lewis, were charged with various counts of fraud following the incident Thursday, Sept. 14, Fairfax County police said. Tysons Urban Team detectives were contacted at 3:45 p.m. by the Louis Vuitton store saying two men, later identified as Decambra and Davis, trying to make a $21,000 purchase with a stolen credit card, police said. TUT Detectives responded and…
Strangulation Suspect Steals Car, Credit Cards During Domestic Dispute In PWC: Police Strangulation Suspect Steals Car, Credit Cards During Domestic Dispute In PWC: Police
Strangulation Suspect Steals Car, Credit Cards During Domestic Dispute In PWC: Police Police say that a man who strangled a woman and stole her car only to return it the following day in Prince William County has been taken into custody. Woodbridge resident Jesus Robert Santana Barrios, 36, was arrested on Thursday, March 2 and faces multiple charges following a domestic incident that played out earlier this week, according to a Prince William County Police Department spokesperson. Shortly before 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1, officers were called to the 3400 block of Vale Court in Woodbridge to investigate a reported domestic incident that took place the previous day. The i…
Virginia Credit Card Scammer Accessed Some 100 Accounts For Personal Gain: Sheriff's Office Virginia Credit Card Scammer Accessed Some 100 Accounts For Personal Gain: Sheriff's Office
Virginia Credit Card Scammer Accessed Some 100 Accounts For Personal Gain: Sheriff's Office A man from Stafford County was arrested for scamming multiple people and accessing around 100 different credit card accounts for months, authorities said. Richard Allen, Jr., 22. allegedly stole money from at least 12 people around the county by using their personal information to access their credit card accounts, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said on Facebook.  An investigation started in October 2021 when deputies took a report of fraud involving someone buying auto parts online, the office said.  Three invoices were billed to addresses in Maryland, Colorado and Califor…