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Blackwell’s Mayor Greenfield facing charges of conspiracy, fraud and embezzlement

Blackwell Mayor T.J. Greenfield is set to face charges for conspiracy, fraud, and three counts of embezzlement. Greenfield currently has an outstanding warrant. Former Blackwell City Manager Chip Ouither and current Tonkawa City Manager Kirk Henderson are also facing charges for conspiracy and fraud as well. Greenfield was the co-owner of GNC Concrete, a company based...

PCPD searching for suspects involved in fraud

The Ponca City Police Department is trying to get an identification on the attached individuals in reference to a fraud. The report was filed on 03/22/21.The victim lost her wallet at the Rec Plex on 03/15/21. She canceled her cards but before they were canceled she had several successful unauthorized transactions and several attempted...

Two men charged in alleged insurance fraud conspiracy

The Blackwell-Journal Tribune is reporting that two men are now facing charges in alleged insurance fraud conspiracy.Rocky Lee Auterson, 32, is facing charges of an alleged conspiracy to commit a felony and insurance fraud after a home at 802 W. McKinley in Blackwell caught fire in March.Trulin...

Unemployment fraud investigation to expand outside of Oklahoma borders

NOTE: The following information is directly from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – The initial investigative efforts of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) and its partner agencies in the Unemployment Fraud Task Force (UFTF) have determined that the scope of the investigation must be expanded outside the borders of...

Grant Co. Sheriff’s Office warns of fraud

The Grant County Sheriff's Office wants to remind people that if you or anyone you know has received a letter from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission stating that a claim has been filed for unemployment benefits on your behalf and you have not filed that claim yourself, it is fraud and should be reported....

U.S. Attorney’s Office warning of COVID-19 fraud schemes

The United States Attorney’s Office is warning the public to be aware of fraud schemes seeking to exploit the COVID-19 crisis.Scammers have already devised several methods, including fraudulent websites, contacting people by phone and email, and posting disinformation on social media platforms. Scams involve treatment schemes, fake charities, even people pretending to represent doctors...