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San Bernardino

Deputies Arrest Squatters, Uncover ID Theft Ring

HIGHLAND – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies arrested squatters who produced a phony rental agreement, but uncovered a variety of other possible criminal activities on July 18. Tomm Lanese, 49,

Los Angeles

Banker Steals Funds from Customers

Identity theft is a very hazardous crime that can put people in a financial crisis, and, surprisingly, two people found they were most vulnerable when a banker took control of their debit

Riverside

Suspected Serial Criminals Arrested for Numerous Coachella Valley Crimes

COACHELLA VALLEY –  Two suspects were arrested on multiple charges following an investigation into numerous Coachella Valley robberies, thefts, and instances of fraud. Following a lengthy investigation into a rash

Los Angeles

Identity Thief’s Spending Spree Ends

LOS ANGELES – The desire to further one’s education is a noble one.  The desire to pay for said education with fraudulently obtained credit cards is not so noble. 34-year-old

Ventura

ID Thief Runs, Can’t Hide

Ventura County – An organized search for a suspected ID thief and forger who had been plying his illicit trade throughout the Camarillo area saw Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement

Placer

Rocklin PD Make Arrest in Vehicle Theft

A Granite Bay resident was recently arrested for the theft of a U-Haul pickup, according to an official statement from the Rocklin Police Department. Luke Longstreet, 30, of Granite Bay

Santa Clara

Trail of evidence leads detectives to female suspect

SAN JOSE – A series of burglaries and identification thefts led detectives to 40-year-old Norma Pizano on Wednesday, December 11.  She faces more than 22 counts of felony fraud under

Fresno

Two Arrested After Chase

Two people suspected of identity theft were arrested after a high-speed chase through Fresno Wednesday morning. The pursuit started around 3:30 a.m. at Van Ness and Rialto avenues in the

Orange

Woman earns stay in Surf City jail after botched hotel check-in

HUNTINGTON BEACH – A woman attempting to check-in to the luxurious beach side Waterfront Hilton was called out by the Hotel’s front desk staff when they suspected the credit card

Los Angeles

Police Release Photo of Woman in Identity Theft Case

Santa Monica Police asked for the public’s help Thursday in finding a woman accused of identity theft and burglary. The woman, whose photo was released, entered a Wells Fargo Bank on