Pair Is Arrested for Fraud
On December 5, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Investigators, along with Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant in Douglas County.
The search warrant stemmed from the fraudulent activity of numerous Jasper County citizens’ personal banking information. During the execution of the search warrant items such as credit card readers, credit card printers, computers, credit card embossing machines, and fraudulently made bank cards were recovered.
It is estimated that more than $5,000 of fraudulent transactions have affected Jasper County citizens but those totals will likely increase when additional victims and bank accounts are discovered.
The two suspects, Daishawn Damon Ryan, age 27, and Milgaina Laurent, age 25, were apprehended during the execution of the search warrant. Ryan currently has 55 charges and Laurent currently has 45 charges including Financial Transaction Card Fraud, Criminal Receipt of Goods or Services Fraudulently Obtained, Forgery of a Financial Transaction Card, Deposit Account Fraud, and Financial Identity Fraud.
The investigation is still ongoing and will be a joint operation between Jasper County and Douglas County.
Other incidents in the last week include the theft of a Polaris Ranger from an address on Hwy. 212 east, and the subsequent recovery of the four-wheeler, and an arrest of the alleged perpetrator. Also, the theft of a Honda TRX400 EX was reported, as well as thefts on Lakeshore Drive, Brazey Road, and an entering auto and theft of a rifle. A theft by shoplifting was reported at Dollar General, and another case of identity fraud was reported by a resident on Calvin Road.
Persons arrested in the last week, and their charges, include:
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•Alyssa Brooke Patrick, 21, Monticello—hold for warrant in Virginia.
•Benjamin Terry McCallie, 41, Covington—theft by conversion of payments for property improvements and theft by conversion.
•Lois Marie Gignac, 55, Newborn—battery.
•Robin Stephen Kitchens, 56, Newborn—battery.
•Shannon Terell Hamm, 31, Monticello—violation of Georgia Employment Security law.
•Daniel Eugene Landrum, 25, Monticello—theft by taking and possession of methamphetamine.
•Deidriauna Makyiah Jackson, 19, Monticello—probation violation.
•Sandi Leigh Coleman, 45, Monticello—driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•Demetria Contrial White, 36, Covington—cruelty to children (second degree) and simple battery.
•Austin Taylor Blankenship, 21, Monticello—tampering with evidence, possession of a schedule II controlled substance, drugs not in original container and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
•Heather Ann Stinnett, 19, Covington—possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, failure to dim headlights, auxiliary light violation and headlight violation.
•Joshua Lee Williams, 20, Covington—false statements or writings, concealment of facts, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and obstruction of law enforcement officer.
•Shelly Rae Carr, 45, Monticello—hold for warrant on Monroe Co.
•Porsha Latrice Ross, 29, Monticello—simple battery.
•Terrika Receal Grier, 32, Jackson—battery.
•Debra Ann Robinson, 56, Covington—driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
