All articles tagged with #grand theft
Former USF football coach Jim Leavitt was arrested on charges of misdemeanor battery and felony grand theft by St. Petersburg police, just before his induction into the school's athletics Hall of Fame.
Amit Patel, a former Jacksonville Jaguars staffer, stole over $22 million from the team and was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison; he transferred large sums to gambling sites and is now facing additional legal issues, including a lawsuit against FanDuel for exploiting his gambling addiction.
A Florida man, Junior Geneus Bazile, has been charged with felony grand theft after a passenger tracked her stolen luggage to his home using an electronic tracker. The luggage, containing valuable items, was taken from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Bazile, an airport store worker, was identified through CCTV footage and has pleaded not guilty. The airline issued a reimbursement to the victim.
A Spirit Airlines passenger, Paola Garcia, tracked her stolen luggage to the home of Junior Bazile, an airport employee, using a pinging Apple Watch. Garcia found her suitcase but her valuables were missing. Bazile was arrested and charged with grand theft, and Garcia suspects a larger theft operation at the airport. Spirit Airlines reimbursed Garcia and is investigating the incident.
Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, have been charged with multiple counts of fraud, grand theft, and identity theft, allegedly stealing over $1 million in money, jewelry, a Cadillac Escalade, and furniture. They were arrested following a SWAT raid, and both are currently in custody. Kingston's attorney claims they will address the charges in court and aims for a successful resolution.
Delany Garcia-Lopez, 23, was arrested for stealing 65 Stanley Cups worth $2,500 from a store in Roseville, California, and was also charged with a DUI. If found guilty of grand theft, she could face up to three years in prison, while the DUI charge could result in informal probation and a fine. The popular drinkware has surged in popularity, leading to viral videos and even counterfeit products, with police warning against falling for scams.
Delany Garcia-Lopez, accused of stealing 65 Stanley cups worth $2,500, posted a $150,000 bond and will wear a GPS monitor after being charged with grand theft, DUI, and driving with a blood-alcohol level over the legal limit. Placer County officials emphasized the seriousness of theft and their commitment to holding criminals accountable. The stolen cups, popularized by social media influencers, were found in Garcia-Lopez's car after she refused to stop for store staff and attempted to flee.
A 23-year-old Sacramento woman was arrested in Roseville for allegedly stealing $2,500 worth of Stanley water bottles from a store. Police responded to a theft at a store on Stanford Ranch Road and found 65 Stanley water bottles in the woman's car. The suspect, Delany Garcia-Lopez, was arrested for grand theft, and Roseville police advised against resorting to crime to fulfill hydration needs.
A 23-year-old Sacramento woman was arrested for grand theft after allegedly stealing 65 Stanley water bottles, valued at nearly $2,500, from a retail store in Roseville. The woman reportedly refused to stop when confronted and fled with the stolen merchandise in her vehicle. Police later located her and made the arrest. The Roseville Police Department warned against resorting to crime to fulfill hydration needs and emphasized the consequences of such actions.
A burglary grand theft suspect in Florida bragged about getting out of jail quickly after his arrest, only to realize that he was in Polk County, where Sheriff Grady Judd enforces a tough-on-crime platform. The suspect, Tamari Lucas, expressed shock and concern upon learning about Sheriff Judd's reputation. Lucas has a lengthy criminal history with multiple felony convictions. Another suspect, a 14-year-old, was also arrested for grand theft auto. Sheriff Judd condemned the actions of the suspects and emphasized the need for accountability.
Warren County contractor Sam Zawosky has been indicted on six counts of grand theft, accused of swindling three customers out of $71,622. Zawosky, owner of Equality Contractors 1, LLC, allegedly failed to provide materials or perform promised services after entering into agreements with the consumers. The Ohio Attorney General's Economic Crimes Unit will prosecute the case and is urging potential victims or anyone with information to come forward.
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office Department of the Jail has released the jail booking log for June 20, 2023, which includes several arrests for charges such as domestic violence, battery, grand theft, and possession of controlled substances. Mugshots are included when available, and all suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Carlos Ravelo, a former finance manager at AutoNation Honda in Miami, has been charged with multiple counts of grand theft and fraud after allegedly scamming buyers out of $179,800 for cars that were never delivered. Ravelo convinced buyers to pay him in cash for cars at a great price, but failed to deliver the vehicles. Some buyers trusted Ravelo because of his position at the dealership or because of previous dealings with him. Anyone who believes they were victimized by Ravelo or any other used car salesman should contact Miami-Dade police.