Medford, Ore. – In a shocking turn of events, Robert Powelson, 30, Eduardo Navarro, 24, Dallas Tedford, 32, Kayla Strange, 23, and Lana Marshall, 29, all of Medford, Oregon, have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their alleged involvement in a scheme to defraud hundreds of victims.
According to sources, the five individuals are charged with mail theft, aggravated identity theft, bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit mail theft and bank fraud. The charges involve the theft of mail from over 800 victims in the Medford, Oregon area during a seven-month period beginning in September 2012.
The scheme, which allegedly used the victims’ stolen personal identity to defraud banks and local businesses, has left many wondering how such a large-scale operation went unnoticed for so long.
Navarro and Tedford are currently in custody, while arrest warrants have been issued for Powelson, Strange, and Marshall. Anyone with information about their whereabouts is requested to contact the Medford Police Department or their nearest law enforcement agency.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is working closely with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Medford Police Department in the investigation and prosecution of this case.
An indictment is only an accusation of a crime, and the defendants should be presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. If convicted, the sentences range from a maximum of 5 to 30 years in prison, with a mandatory minimum sentence of two years for an aggravated identity theft conviction.
The full indictment can be found attached to this article. As the investigation continues, our team will provide updates on any new developments in this case.
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Key Facts
- State: Oregon
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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