Alexis Young, Identity Theft, Indiana 2013

Identity Thief Caught in Hammond

A group of five individuals has been charged with identity theft in Indiana, according to a recent indictment. Alexis Young, 31, of Hammond, Indiana, was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit identity theft, three counts of aggravated identity theft, one count of HIPPA violation and six counts of unlawful use and disclosure of Social Security Numbers.

Young was joined in the indictment by Angela Young, 41, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, who was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit identity theft and three counts of aggravated identity theft. Cynthia Mullins, 45, of Gary, Indiana, was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit identity theft. Montrease Young, 30, of Chicago, Illinois, and Chavon Jackson, 27, of Hammond, Indiana, were also charged with one count of conspiracy to commit identity theft.

The charges were filed as the result of an investigation by the United States Postal Service-Office of the Inspector General. Assistant United States Attorney Toi Houston will be prosecuting the case.

The United States Attorney's Office emphasized that an indictment is merely an allegation and that all persons charged are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.

Meanwhile, four other individuals have pleaded guilty to various crimes in federal court in Hammond. Claude Hunter, 57, of Schererville, Indiana, pleaded guilty to the felony offense of sale of a firearm to a known felon. Sentencing has been set for March 6, 2014. Kenneth Sandidge, 54, of Gary, Indiana, pleaded guilty to the felony offense of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Terrance Winton, 49, of Merrillville, Indiana, pleaded guilty to the felony offense of possession with the intent to distribute crack cocaine. George Van Til, 66, of Merrillville, Indiana, pleaded guilty to six counts of wire fraud. Ronald Holmes, 47, of Griffith, Indiana, and Tonja Muldrow, 34, of Michigan City, Indiana, also pleaded guilty to various crimes.

The cases were the result of investigations by various law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Environmental Protection Agency.

The United States Attorney's Office commended the law enforcement agencies involved in the investigations and expressed its commitment to prosecuting those who commit crimes in the Northern District of Indiana.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndin/pr/week-review-hammond-64