Investigative Support

Skeletal remains found in the home of the target. Target suspected of cashing decedent's unemployment checks. Currently charged with Concealment of a Homicidal Death and First Degree Murder.

The Contra Costa County DA's Office is working together with the California Department of Corporations in the criminal prosecution of Mark Eugene Thornton. A criminal complaint was filed against Thornton on 2/15/13 in Contra Costa County Superior Court. The complaint alleges 8 counts of grand theft by embezzlement. Thornton was the president of the private youth swim club. It is believed that Thornton embezzled more than $270,000.00 from the swim team, using this money for personal expenses.

Investigation into Roger D Shearer who pled guilty December 2008 to a Martin Act Securities Fraud crime and was to pay $45,000 in restitution to his victims, it was brought to Investigator Spencer’s attention that Mr. Shearer has used investor monies from other companies - he has to pay his restitution fines. He is now using investor money for personal use and not the intended purpose.

The targets are suspected of committing the crimes of unlawful possession, transport, and sale of cigarettes not properly taxed by New York State in violation of Tax Law sections 1814 (c) (1), 1814 (c) (2), 1806 and Money Laundering (NYS Penal Law section 470.20(2)) as well as attempts or conspiracy to commit those offenses.

ICAC Case involving shooting of the victims father.

Financial exploitation of an elderly couple from care taker and possibly by the care takers daughter and son in law.

Suspects are purchasing timeshare lead sheets and calling timeshare owners claiming they have potential buyers for their properties. The timeshare holders are convinced into selling their property and to send money to cover closing cost and fees.

Central Virginia Regional Narcotics Task Force (1B) initiated an investigation into a drug trafficking organization operating in the Colonial Heights area. The investigation has identified multiple individuals, businesses, phone numbers and bank accounts. We have been asked to go through financials and identify suspicious activity. Virginia violations include Distribution of Cocaine and Conspiracy.

Case regarding organized fraud related to ownership of a Golf & Country Club. Investment fraud.

Suspect was taking payments of premiums for insurance payments and not remitting them to the insurance agencies. There is an estimated loss of $650,000.00.