Recent Posts in Theft Category

This weekend at Universal Orlando a Pittsburgh police officer was placed under arrest for shoplifting.  Officers say that 49-year-old Henry Rogowski shoplifted Harry Potter merchandise totaling $329.70.

Police say that Rogowski stole photo album, key chains, playing cards, bookmarks and other items from Universal Orlando.

The theft crimes took place at Filch's Emporium at Islands of Adventure.  According to a report filed with the police department, investigators say that Rogowski told them he didn't feel like waiting in line to pay for the items.  He was arrested by police and charged with grand theft.

At this time, the Pittsburg Bureau of Police are refusing to comment on the case.

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In Concord, New Hampshire, a third man that stood accused of helping rob a grocery store in Dover at gunpoint was sentenced.  Anthony Harris, who is 40 years old, was sentenced with 22 years in prison for his role in the theft crime.

Harris was convicted in federal court of five charges, including using a gun to commit robbery.  According to U.S. Attorney John Kacavas, Harris went into the Hannaford store one hour before the robbery took place in September 2008.  Harris identified the night manager and then served as a getaway driver.

Two other men, Orlando Matos and Thomas Peterson, already pled guilty.  They were sentenced with 7 and 14 years respectively.  Kacavas said that the case was resolved when Peterson slipped and fell while in the store, dropping his cell phone as he left the scene of the crime.

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This month, Nigel Carr was arrested by police for burglary, property damage, theft of a credit card and fraud.  Carr is the projected starter at weak-side linebacker for Florida State University.

Police report that Carr broke into a white Toyota and stole a book bag that contained the victim's purse and credit card.  Carr also stands accused of breaking into another vehicle on the University's campus.

When asked about the crimes, Head Coach Jimbo Fisher seemed disappointed and said that Carr "had been doing great". 

If Carr is convicted of a felony, Coach Fisher said that he would be suspended, but would not say for how long.

At this time, Carr is being held in Leon County jail on a $15,000 bond.

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Recently, law enforcement officers in Corpus Christi say that they were able to arrest a man that assaulted an off-duty city marshal.  Prior to the assault, the marshal had tried to stop the man from shoplifting.

Upon learning of the incident, police in Corpus Christi issued an arrest warrant for 32 year old Orlando Garcia. 

On June 23^rd, City Marshal R. Guerrero was off duty when he was involved in a scuffle outside of a local Home Depot with the defendant.  During the assault, Guerrero suffered cuts on his arms.

Garcia was arrested in Robstown on suspicion of aggravated robbery following the incident.  He is currently being held in Nueces County Jail in lieu of $100,000 bail.

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Police in Florida say that they were able to arrest three men that had tried to break into an ATM at Publix in Flagler County.  The men were caught by police while heading to the beach and removing their clothing.

According to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office, the three suspects matched the description and were spotted heading to Flagler Beach pier less than 10 minutes after the attempted theft occurred.

The clothes that they were removing matched the clothes that were worn by the suspects on a surveillance tape.  Officers also found burglary tools.

Grant Morse (45), Patrick Giovine (20) and Ethan Gaboury (19) were all arrested by authorities.  Following their arrest, they were charged with attempted burglary of an ATM, wearing a mask during the commission of a felony, possession of burglary tools, obstruction by disguise and destruction of evidence.  At this time, they are being held in the Flagler County Inmate Facility in lieu of bail.

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In Orlando, a 17 year old was arrested by police after he allegedly stabbed a local librarian.  It is reported that the librarian had interrupted the boy while he was trying to rob the facility, which was closed for Independence Day weekend.

According to police, the boy fled into nearby woods and stayed there until he could no longer bear the bugs.  After he emerged from the woods, a store employee called 911 and police found the boy at a local restaurant.

Officers say that the librarian had stopped at the facility while it was closed to empty the book drop.  The boy then stabbed her in the throat, face and chest with a dull knife.  Thankfully, she survived despite her wounds.

The boy is now facing charges for attempted first-degree murder, occupied burglary, grand theft and possession of burglary tools.  He will be turning 18 next month.

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Orlando Police Officer Rod Johnson was patrolling West Orlando when he saw Lamont Snell out front of the Lewis Apartments on West Church Street acting suspiciously. Officer Johnson parked his unmarked police car a short distance away to try to "spook" Snell into leaving the area.

It was then that Snell allegedly removed the lid of a nearby trashcan, pulled out a handgun, slipped it in his pocket, and walked directly toward the car. Snell couldn't have seen Johnson through the darkly tinted windows. "He either thought I was going to rob him or that he was going to sell me some dope and then rob me," Johnson reported. Johnson then radioed for back up before exiting his car with gun drawn and telling Snell to drop his gun and get on the ground.

Snell reportedly ran from Officer Johnson but only made it a block before he was caught. Snell has been previously convicted of five felonies and in this case has been charged with carrying a concealed firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and resisting arrest without violence.

If you have been charged with a theft crime such as robbery, contact an Orlando criminal defense lawyer today.

A man called the police after two women claiming to sell magazines stole his wallet off of his counter after he let the women into his home. 22-year-old Jessica Rosenengal of Florida and 21-year-old Starla Harjo of Oklahoma were arrested a short distance from the crime. They admitted to stealing the wallet and said they had thrown it away. The wallet was later located where the women said they had thrown it, according to police.

The two young women have been charged with grand larceny and peddling without a permit. Harjo was also charged with possession of marijuana. Both women were arraigned and held on $7,000 bail. Police Lt. Thomas Gerace advised the public, "Always ask to see a permit to solicit before dealing with anyone selling door to door," and "Never let a stranger into your home."

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47-year-old Jim Greer, the former chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, was arrested for reportedly running a scam that defrauded the GOP. Greer has been charged with one count of money laundering, one count of organized fraud, and four counts of grand theft.

Greer served as the chairman of the Florida GOP from January 2007 to February 2010. Florida Governor Charlie Crist personally picked Greer for the job, and also called for the investigation that led to his arrest. Greer allegedly set up a company called Victory Strategies to help him raise funds for the GOP of Florida, but then pocketed the money raised. Victory Strategies raised $199,254 from February to October 2009 according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Greer was paid $125,161 of that while keeping his ownership interest hidden.

If you have been accused of a white collar crime that could cause damage to your business and personal reputation, contact the Rivas Law Firm and set up a time to speak with an Orlando criminal defense attorney.

Brenda Miguel, a woman wanted by police for swindling, was arrested in Orlando on Thursday.

Miguel was arrested after sheriffs received word that she would be in town to attend her aunt’s funeral. Miguel apparently has been on the run for more than three years and was wanted on an outstanding New Jersey warrant.

When she was arrested, Miguel gave the deputies a fake name, "Tarina Ristick." Miguel is know for using several aliases throughout the years, including Brenda Evans, Brenda Stevens, Girl Z, and Brenda John.

Detectives say that Miguel is wanted for what is known as “The Sweetheart Swindle,” a con job she did on an 83-year-old man, cheating him out of $183,000.

Investigators say Miguel is legendary for her ability to con elderly men out of their money. This is her first arrest.

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