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Yahoo
19-07-2025
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Over a dozen charged in $2.1 million fraud scheme in middle Georgia
An investigation that spanned 15 states led to the arrests of more than a dozen people, according to Georgia officials. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] On March 20, Monroe County officials launched 'Operation Fall Guy' after investigating several thefts involving businesses and residents. The investigation spanned a total of 15 states, including Georgia. Officials said multiple banks identified 57 suspects, 14 victims and a total of 272 checks had been altered. According to authorities, the suspects tried to obtain $2.1 million TRENDING STORIES: Ca$h Out trial: Atlanta rapper found guilty of RICO, sex trafficking charges Family of homeless man killed when city worker ran over tent files lawsuit against City of Atlanta Newton neighbors frustrated as developer wants property rezoned for truck stop Monroe County investigators have secured 123 warrants and as of Friday, 15 suspects were arrested. Their list of charges ranges from identity theft fraud, forgery and the printing of fictitious checks. The following suspects were arrested and booked into the Monroe County Jail: Lennel Burton, of College Park, Ga. Demonte Grier, of Atlanta Derrian Styles, of Atlanta Keyon McCrary, of Atlanta Ollicia Kennedy, of Riverdale Ebonie Powell, of Rolesville, NC Rashun Johnson, of Bryon, Ga. Jemarcus Little, of Fort Valley Ardonish Adside, of Macon Zychenia Paschal, of Milledgeville Arienna Yarbrough, of Eatonton, Ga Blake Ford, of Locust Grove Brandon McCants, of Oglethorpe, Ga. Willie McCall, of Warner Robins, Ga. Antonio Boston is being held at the Houston County Jail. Arif Farooki is awaiting extradition from Ohio. Investigators said they are still searching for 29 other suspects. The investigation is ongoing. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
09-02-2025
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3 Atlanta residents arrested after police find over 200 fake checks during traffic stop
Three Atlanta residents are facing charges linked to multiple identity theft cases. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has secured warrants for Demonte Garrett, Derrian Styles and Keyon McCrary, all of Atlanta. On Thursday, Monroe County officials were contacted by the Atlanta Police Department. According to APD, officers conducted a traffic stop and discovered over 200 fraudulent checks created using Monroe County residents' account information. TRENDING STORIES: 'You don't leave anyone there to die:' Sister of victim hit, killed in metro Atlanta wants answers Former GA sheriff is 1 of 3 men arrested in arson investigation END OF WATCH: Roswell officer killed in the line of duty identified Authorities said the checks were stolen from the Forsyth Post Office drop box. The trio will be transferred to the Monroe County Jail after they have satisfied the charges in Atlanta. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office asks residents to not use the outside drop box at post offices when dropping off mail containing personal information or checks. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
