This alert may not be shared outside your organization, Do Not Repost or send, place on other websites, List servers, or send to others via email, including other associations or parties.  Members and Law enforcement use only. Contact us for any permissions.  To do otherwise will result in the loss of membership.

Complete Story
 

08/02/2023

Danville woman sentenced for identity theft, robbery

WCIA

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A woman from Danville has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after she recently pleaded guilty to robbery and identity theft charges.

Prosecutors said that Rachel Sims was previously convicted of identity theft when, in July of 2021, she took a relative’s IDES unemployment card without permission and used it to buy various goods in the Danville area. She was arrested for this offense and posted bail, but then committed robbery while on bond.

Sims, prosecutors said, lured a man out of a Danville bar in March of 2023 and forcibly took his wallet, which contained multiple credit cards and cash.

Read more...

Printer-Friendly Version


Resources

Alerts

The FRPA alert system distinguishes us from other groups by gathering and providing information to law enforcement, retailers AND financial institutions.

more information
Resources

Resources

Your electronic library to help in fighting financial fraud for all of our partners.

more information