Deputies Investigate Fraud
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) investigated several reports of theft and fraud in the last week.
Most recently, a resident said she had stopped receiving mail. Upon investigation, she learned someone had submitted a change of address for her to an address in Illinois. She later received a message on social media from the person receiving the mail saying she had no idea why she was receiving it, and that she would send it to the rightful owner. Meanwhile, someone took $1,500 from the victim’s retirement account. That case is still under investigation.
There were two other reports of inappropriate financial transaction card use. In one, a victim on Hwy. 142 reported unauthorized use of her Sears credit card. The other did not provide details, but more than $1,000 was obtained through fraudulent use of a card.
In addition, a resident on Brookwood Drive reported the theft of a 9mm handgun, and two power drills. Also, resident on Turtle Cove Trailway reported the theft of coins.
Persons booked into the Jasper County Detention Center in the last week, and their charges, include:
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•Michael Shane Anglin, 36, Mansfield—aggravated child molestation, incest, child molestation, rape and simple battery.
•Lucious Marcus Odom, 30, Monticello—drug related object and possession of marijuana less than an ounce.
•Bridgette Nicole Greene, 35, Macon—probation violation.
•Darnell Sanchez Norwood, 20, Shady Dale—probation violation.
•Mathew John Duchaine, 29, Monticello—possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, purchase/possession/manufacture/distribution or sale of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana less than an ounce.
•Amber Deanne Strickland, 26, Monticello—purchase/possession/manufacture/distribution or sale of marijuana, possession of marijuana less than an ounce, and contributing to the deprivation of a minor.
•Damon Chad Green, 18, Monticello—simple assault.
•Whitney Monique Ross, 25, Shady Dale—criminal damage to property 2nd degree.
•Jason Blaine Reece, 38, Hillsboro—terroristic threats and acts and public drunkenness.
•Willie Nelson Benjamin, 54, Monticello—pedestrian under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•Joseph Jarma Tishun Standifer, 25, Monticello—probation violation.
•Karyn Elizabeth Eckerle, 56, Monticello—driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and failure to maintain lane.
•Alicia Kenyatta Person, 33, Eastpoint—conspiracy to commit a felony, financial identity fraud, printing/executing/negotiating checks, drafts, etc. and forgery.
•Christopher Melvin Rhey, 42, Macon—probation violation.
