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October 14, 2016 Posted in The Villages News, Theft Share

A registered sex offender was arrested Tuesday for allegedly scamming an 88-year-old Leesburg woman out of more than $20,000. The man moved in with the woman in exchange for running errands and...

December 28, 2015 Posted in Criminal Defense, The Villages News, Theft, White Collar Crime Share

SECO Energy sent out a warning last week to its members to report that a nationwide scam targeting utility customers through email and phone has made its way to the Central Florida area. Several SECO...

November 20, 2015 Posted in Personal Injury, The Villages News, Theft Share

Sumter County Sheriff’s officials are investigating a new scam after a resident paid almost $500 to claim nonexistent sweepstakes winnings. According to reports, the victim — identified as an...

August 13, 2015 Posted in Burglary, Criminal Defense, Felony & Misdemeanor Charges, The Villages News, Theft Share

Two men have been arrested for a string of car burglaries in the Villages. Around 2:42 a.m. Wednesday the Sumter County Sheriff's Office received a call from the Village Community Watch regarding two...

May 1, 2015 Posted in Criminal Defense, The Villages News, Theft Share

A medical employee who dropped off a bank deposit from her job, allegedly drove off with a deposit that was left by another woman. The alleged theft took place earlier this month, however the...

November 21, 2014 Posted in Assault & Battery, Burglary, Criminal Defense, Felony & Misdemeanor Charges, Murder, The Villages News, Theft Share

According to a recent crime report by the FBI, property crime and violent crime are on the decline across the United States. According to an FBI press release, violent crimes in the United States...

May 8, 2014 Posted in Felony & Misdemeanor Charges, The Villages News, Theft, White Collar Crime Share

A 40-year-old Lady Lake woman who entered a guilty plea for her involvement in a "wide-ranging identity theft scheme" will be sentenced next month in federal court for making unauthorized use of at...

February 25, 2014 Posted in Burglary, Criminal Defense, Felony & Misdemeanor Charges, The Villages News, Theft Share

Detectives with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men Wednesday for allegedly stealing two golf carts valued at $11,000 and burglarizing a home. The men, 31 and 34, face several...

February 19, 2014 Posted in Burglary, Criminal Defense, Felony & Misdemeanor Charges, The Villages News, Theft Share

Two men have been arrested on prowling, burglary and other charges after they were allegedly spotted looking into the windows of various homes in The Villages. In addition to the above charges, the...