Fort Morgan Business Victim of Wire Fraud

A Fort Morgan business trying to collect payment for services they provided was taken advantage of a second time when they became the victim of a fraudulent out-of-state collection agency. The local company had supplied services to a business located near the Denver Metro area and did not receive payment for the work they performed. They contacted an out-of-state collection agency in an attempt to recover payment for the services. The fraudulent collection agency requested payment up front and told the victim to send the money by wire, followed by a request for a check in the same amount. The victim confirmed that the wired money had been received and wisely refused to send a check. The local business never received any payment or assistance from the fraudulent collection company. When they attempted to contact them, the phone had been disconnected and authorities found the business address was not a legitimate location. This is one of several recent reports the Fort Morgan Police have received where criminals use a wire transfer service to defraud their victims. Residents should use extreme caution when wiring money. Money that is stolen through a wire fraud scheme is difficult to recover and victims are often left with nothing to show for their payment. If you think you have been a victim of a fraud or theft, call the Fort Morgan Police Department at 867-5678 or if you or anyone has information on this or other crimes is asked to call the Fort Morgan Police Department at 867-5678, call CRIMESTOPPERS at (970) 542-3411, or submit your tip online and remain anonymous.

Focus Group Sessions are Tonight

Two focus group sessions are set tonight as Fort Morgan officials host the Community Revitalization Partnership team. This group of professionals will tour the community and conduct a full day of focus groups with local government representatives,
local organization representatives, business owners, property owners, and residents. The first focus group is at 6:30 this evening at the Senior Center, and is for business owners and related entities. The session for individual residents starts at 7:30pm and is also at the Senior Center. The CRP team will present its findings and recommendations tomorrow evening from 5 to 7 in the City Council Chambers.

^ arrested Identified

Tucson Police have identified six people arrested Thursday night on drug charges during a raid at a midtown strip club.
Tucson Police served a search warrant on the Candy Store Show Cluba nd arrested 10 people, according to a police news release. Four of the people arrested were cited and released. The six police identified were booked into the Pima County jail.
Those arrested were:
Rosa Kinslow
Eddie Martinez
Ashley Ann Schell
Tysharra Scott
Krista M. Sparks
Brett E. Tucker

Charges range from selling narcotics to lewd and lacivious acts.