Fake Cash, Real Refunds: NY Men Accused Of Retail Theft Spree Across 16 PA Counties
Four New York men are accused of turning counterfeit cash into real money through a retail theft scheme spanning 16 Pennsylvania counties, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Thursday, Nov. 5.
The group allegedly used fake bills to purchase merchandise at major retailers, then returned the items to collect legitimate cash refunds, according to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
The suspects — Fitzroy James, Fabian Coke, Gabriel Young, and Christopher Nicholas — allegedly made more than $20,000 in purchases or attempted purchases using counterfeit money at Kohl's, Target, Hom…
Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit Pennsylvania, 18 Other States: Montco DA
A theft ring targeting Home Depot, Lowe’s, and other retailers caused nearly $3 million in losses across 19 states — including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Virginia — authorities announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Eight men have been arrested and a ninth is wanted after investigators uncovered a network of more than 30 people handling thefts, transportation, storage, and resale of stolen merchandise, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.
The group committed hundreds of thefts begi…
Pair Lead High-Speed Pursuit In Stolen Car Through 4 Towns After Newington Armed Robbery: PD
A high-speed police chase that spanned several Connecticut towns on Sunday, Dec. 29, ended with two people in custody, Connecticut State Police said.
The incident began when Newington police responded to an armed robbery at Lowe's on the Berlin Turnpike just after 8:20 a.m., according to Newington police. The suspects, later identified as Scott A. Tenney, 35, of East Hartford, and Samantha K. Tobey, 34, of Enfield, fled in a black Honda CR-V, police said.
The vehicle was later confirmed to be stolen from Hartford. Police attempted a traffic stop after Tenney — who also has ties to…
Drunk Woman Jumps Barefoot On Table At Morgantown Eatery While Fleeing Police
A drunk woman caused a disturbance at a Berks County restaurant as she jumped barefoot onto a table while evading police, according to authorities.
Alexa Peters, 29, of Honey Brook, was charged after she refused commands to stop from police during a disturbance in Morgantown on Sunday, Oct. 6, the Caernarvon Township Police Department said.
Police were initially called to Lowes, located at 340 Crossings Boulevard, for a woman causing a disturbance in the area, according to police. Peters was reported to have stolen a drink, threw her jacket in an employee's face, and cursed at people.
An o…