State Department of Economic Security hit by Identity Theft Ring

July 21, 2005

The Pima County Sheriff's Department has made 7 arrests in connection with an identity theft ring that affected the State Department of Economic Security. They reportedly stole around $20,000 over 6 months from the State Department of Economic Security, County Superior Court and private citizens. Using the information from the bottom of checks mailed out by the state and city, the group had their own checks printed, according to John Cotsonas with the Sahuarita Police Department. 

Gregory Page, 36, Richard Henes, 32, Stephanie Santos, 23, William Love, 44, John Bessett, 43, Timothy Rundquis, 23 and Amanda Owen, 23, were arrested. More arrests are expected in this case.

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