By Sawyer D’Argonne The Fifth Judicial District Attorney’s Office has been busy of late dealing with consumer fraud cases as more individuals look to the courts for solutions in dealing with fraudulent business practices and financial crimes.
Late last month the office charged Tracey Craig Tucker, a plumber operating in Summit County, with felony theft after he allegedly stole more than $7,000 in deposits for work he never completed. (Tucker denies wrongdoing.)
But the issue stretches far beyond Summit County. Last week law enforcement officials in Lake County arrested Alex Hagan, 30, on charges of theft, forgery and criminal impersonation after he was allegedly caught operating a bandit land survey business. Similarly, Nicholas Steven Hesse, 30, is set to head to trial in January on charges of theft and criminal exploitation of at-risk persons after allegedly stealing more than $30,000 in deposits for uncompleted home renovation projects in Eagle County.
Despite a number of ongoing and already adjudicated cases of consumer fraud in Summit and beyond, District Attorney Bruce Brown said the problem is likely much more serious than some may realize.
“I think it’s a pretty significant issue,” said Brown. “We have a robust economy here with a lot of money changing hands. …read more
Via:: Summit Daily