Couple found guilty of identity theft, elder financial abuse of late Sanger golf course owner

By Vincent Camarillo

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A jury has convicted Gina Abercrombie and her fiancé, Justin Teel, on financial abuse and identity theft charges in a high-profile case involving the late owner of a Valley golf course.

The verdict, delivered Tuesday after more than two months of trial proceedings, followed extensive testimony and thousands of documents presented by prosecutors.

Senior Deputy District Attorney Lisa Urrizola said the evidence showed the couple stole more than $800,000 from Abercrombie's stepfather, Randy Hansen, between 2017 and 2022.

Hansen owned Sherwood Forest Golf Club near Sanger and died in 2020.

Prosecutors said the scheme spanned five years and involved Abercrombie and Teel impersonating Hansen and applying for business loans in his name.

Urrizola characterized the fraud as escalating over time.

"They dipped their toe in the pool, and then they put their leg, and then they jumped in and they never stopped," Urrizola said.

Throughout the trial, Abercrombie and Teel were seen glancing at the courtroom gallery and, at times, appearing confident.

That demeanor changed as the verdict was read.

Abercrombie shook her head and appeared emotional, later telling someone in the gallery that the verdict was wrong. 

Urrizola dismissed the reaction.

"I think both of them are sociopaths, and they've never been held accountable for their behavior, and they believe they were going to get away with it, and they did for a very long time," she said.

Prosecutors emphasized the coordination between the two defendants, arguing the scheme was deliberate and long in the making.

Urrizola said their connection dated back years.

"Teal is a felon; he was paroled in 2015 for mortgage fraud, perjury and welfare fraud. They knew each other from high school, and he looked her up when he got out of prison, and then her mother passed away, and that was ripe for the picking," she said.

The district attorney's office said it plans to seek the maximum sentence of 5 years and 4 months in prison for both defendants.

"Based on the sophistication, based on the fact that they took advantage of this man, that he was a family member, that it went on for over three years, so there was never a reflection by them to stop," Urrizola said.

In addition to potential prison time, the defendants could be ordered to pay up to $875,000 in restitution. Sentencing is scheduled for June 29. 

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New Mexico ‘imposter nurse’ could face up to 100 years in prison if convicted

by Jonathan Fjeld

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — An ‘imposter nurse’ in Las Cruces is facing 34 charges after nearly causing the death of a patient and illegally giving medications to patients under 18 years old.

A Doña Ana County grand jury indicted Margarita Gonzalez. She is accused of assuming the identities of nurses in Texas to get hired at four nursing facilities in Las Cruces:

• Village at Northrise
• Las Cruces Wellness and Rehabilitation
• Peak Behavioral Health
• Matrix Home Care

The New Mexico Department of Justice’s Medicaid Fraud and Elder Abuse Bureau investigated and discovered instances where Gonzalez illegally gave injections and dispensed prescriptions, including narcotics to eight inpatient residents under 18 years old.

An investigation also found Gonzalez was also about to allegedly give “an incorrect insulin dose” to a patient that they claim could’ve killed the patient if another nurse hadn’t caught the error.

Several facilities fired Gonzalez over patient safety concerns and an observed lack of knowledge.

“Impersonating a healthcare provider is a reckless and selfish crime that subjects those most vulnerable to risk of serious injury or death,” Attorney General Raúl Torrez said. “I will not tolerate those who risk the safety of patients or cause danger and unnecessary confusion within the healthcare system. These charges should keep anyone attempting to pose as a healthcare provider on notice: we will find you, and we will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law to protect New Mexicans.” 

Gonzalez’s charges include identity theft, nursing without a license, abuse of a resident, distribution of controlled substances to a minor and fraud totaling over $25,000.

If convicted on all counts, Gonzalez could face up to 100 years in prison.  

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Man accused of abusing elderly family member after police said feces, urine and roaches found in home

By Emily Hilley-Sierzchula

A Killeen man was indicted on a first-degree felony charge after police said they found animal feces, urine and roaches throughout an elderly family member’s home where he was living.

On Wednesday, a Bell County grand jury indicted Charles Edward Hambleton, 50, on a charge of intentional injury to an elderly person causing serious bodily injury.

Hambleton was booked into the Bell County Jail on April 1, and he was being held on Thursday with a bond of $50,000 listed.

The allegation dates back to last year, when KPD received a report on Jan. 23, 2025, from a state agency.

“Adult Protective Services (APS) had received a report that (a woman in her 70s) had been neglected by (Hambleton), who lived with her in her home for a number of years prior to the APS report being filed,” according to an arrest affidavit. “(She) resided (in the 400 block of West Voelter Avenue) in Killeen. The APS report documented a visit by the (elderly woman’s) family to the home on Jan. 23, 2025, where the family member discovered (her) lying on the floor in unsafe and unsanitary conditions...”

Police said the woman had been lying on the floor since falling and breaking a leg bone.

“The family member called Emergency Medical Services, which reported that (the) house was unkept and smelled of urine (and) feces,” according to the affidavit. “The (woman) was found in the back room of the house lying in human (and) animal feces for what appeared to be at least a couple days. EMS could not determine the last time the (woman) had water or anything to eat and observed that she was disoriented.”

Hambleton was on scene while EMS was present but police said that he did not help.

“EMS further reported that the (woman) had fallen multiple times in the last month but had not been provided with any medical care after falling,” police said. “The family member (who) contacted EMS stated that the last time she saw the (woman) was about a month earlier (and) she was walking around and seemed to be communicating normally.”

The elderly woman was transported to a hospital where an evaluation allegedly showed multiple injuries including broken bones, open wounds and bruising.

“Family members reported animal feces, urine, and roaches throughout the home, with minimal food available,” according to the affidavit.

Bell County court records show that Hambleton has multiple convictions for driving while intoxicated along with other charges such as resisting arrest, criminal trespass and criminal mischief. 

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‘You're going to need him': Miami-Dade judge tells suspect in elderly fraud to listen to lawyer

Jimmy Altidor, 34, is facing multiple charges including organized scheme to defraud, fraudulently using or possessing personal identification, obtaining property by false personation, communications fraud, unlawful use of a communications device, aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, fleeing and eluding, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and property damage, Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office officials said.

By Brian Hamacher

RAW: Jimmy Altidor, 34, is facing multiple charges including organized scheme to defraud, fraudulently using or possessing personal identification, obtaining property by false personation, communications fraud, unlawful use of a communications device, aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, fleeing and eluding, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and property damage, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office officials said.

A South Florida man suspected in a scheme that targeted elderly victims using Uber drivers to take their money has been arrested after he fled from deputies earlier this month, authorities said.

Jimmy Altidor, 34, is facing multiple charges including organized scheme to defraud, fraudulently using or possessing personal identification, obtaining property by false personation, communications fraud, unlawful use of a communications device, aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, fleeing and eluding, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and property damage, Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office officials said.

According to an arrest report, the sheriff's office Organized Crimes Bureau's Vice Intelligence Squad has been investigating multiple elder fraud incidents in which suspects used an Uber rider account to request trips to collect money from victims.

The suspects contact the elderly victims by phone pretending to be bank employees or federal agents and claiming the victims' accounts have been compromised before they persuade the victims to disclose sensitive bank information and surrender funds.

An Uber is then arranged by the suspects to be sent to the victims to pick up cash, credit cards or other financial instruments that are delivered to the suspects.

During the investigation Altidor, of Coral Springs, was identified as a possible suspect and on May 5 investigators learned of a possible suspicious Uber pickup involving an account Altidor opened in 2025, the report said.

Records showed that between October 2025 and May 2026 the rider name associated with the account changed 10 times "in an apparent effort to evade Uber investigations and continue fraudulent activities," the report said.

Detectives responded to the Uber drop off location and saw the driver arrive and Altidor get out of a Mercedes Benz E63 AMG and collect the package from the Uber driver, the report said.

Detectives approached and told Altidor to stop but he got in his car and fled, causing a sergeant and a detective to get out of the vehicle's path to avoid being hit, the report said.

Altidor sideswiped a unmarked police vehicle as he fled and deliberately struck a detective's unmarked car as a high-speed pursuit ensued onto I-95, the report said.

The chase continued until authorities lost sight of Altidor, and the Mercedes was later found abandoned, the report said.

Detectives later spoke with spoke with a 77-year-old victim who said she received a call from a man who claimed to be a Chase bank employee who said there were fraudulent charges on her Chase card.

She said she gave the caller her online password, and was instructed to go to her bank and withdraw $14,000 from her account.

After she withdrew the money she was told to put it in an envelope and bring it to an FBI courier, which she did.

She later received a call and was told to give her Chase credit card to another FBI courier, and gave the card to a person who turned out to be the Uber driver who later met with Altidor, the report said.

On Monday, Altidor arrived at MDSO's Kendall District Station to surrender himself, and he was arrested and booked into jail, the report said.

Altidor appeared before a judge on Tuesday who listened as a prosecutor outlined the allegations against him before addressing Altidor.

"Mr. Altidore, do you have a mother? Do you have a grandmother?" Judge David H. Young asked. "How's she doing, is she good? Is she financially okay? What happens if somebody scammed her, how would you feel about that?"

"I would feel horrible," Altidor responded.

"The smartest thing you've done in the last 24 hours is hire an incredible lawyer, you're going to need him," Young said later in the hearing. "You will listen to him."

Young set Altidor's bond at $49,000 plus house arrest.

"Clearly there are other people involved, Mr. Altidore may be purely innocent, he may not have known or been aware of the criminality of the investigation or the actions of others that were happening at the time," defense attorney Jonathan Jordan said.

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Second Suspect Arrested in Violent Assault of Elderly Man

Redmond and Seattle police officers arrested the second suspect in connection with a violent assault of a 77-year-old man that occurred April 19 in Seattle.

At approximately 4:25 p.m. on Monday, May 4, Redmond officers responded to a report of a man matching the description of a Seattle assault suspect at a business in the 7800 block of Leary Way. The caller reported recognizing the individual from news coverage released earlier in the day, which included surveillance footage of two men violently attacking an elderly man near 3rd Avenue and Pine Street in Seattle.

The assault occurred shortly before 10 p.m. on April 19, as the victim walked southbound after getting off a bus. The suspects assaulted the man, breaking multiple bones and leaving him on the pavement.

Seattle police arrested one suspect shortly after the incident. The second suspect remained outstanding until May 4, when an observant community member recognized him from footage released by the Seattle Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center.

Redmond’s Real-Time Information Center played a key role in confirming the suspect’s identity by providing officers with access to Seattle camera images while on scene.

With assistance from Seattle police, officers arrested Jes’Sean Tyrell Elion, who was booked into the King County Jail.

According to Seattle police, the other suspect, Ahmed Abdullahi Osman, was arrested on April 19 but released on bail two days later. He is currently wanted on a $200,000 warrant, and officers are actively searching for him.

“This arrest is the direct result of strong collaboration between agencies and the vigilance of our community,” said Redmond Police Chief Darrell Lowe. “By combining real-time technology with focused investigative work, we are able to identify suspects quickly and hold violent offenders accountable.”

Police are asking anyone with information about the outstanding suspect’s whereabouts to contact law enforcement. Community awareness and timely reporting continue to play a critical role in public safety. Anyone who sees the suspect should not approach and should call 911 immediately. Tips can also be provided to local law enforcement agencies.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Jill Green, Public Information Officer
jgreen@redmond.gov
425-556-2627

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Two Juveniles Arrested Following Assault On Elderly Man In Spring Valley Lake

SPRING VALLEY LAKE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Two juveniles were arrested in connection with the assault of an elderly man in Spring Valley Lake after deputies investigated a physical altercation that was captured on video.

The altercation occurred on Thursday, April 30, 2026, when deputies responded to reports of multiple individuals fighting in the area.

Upon arrival, deputies learned several juveniles had allegedly been harassing an elderly man before the confrontation escalated, according to a written statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

A video shared to a local Facebook group shows several juveniles riding bicycles involved in an altercation in the post office parking lot. According to the person who posted the video, the confrontation began after the juveniles allegedly harassed a Marina Lounge patron who was backing out of a parking stall.

The footage appears to show a man standing outside of his vehicle recording the group before the altercation turned physical. In another video shared online, an elderly man wearing a red shirt can be seen being pushed by the juveniles during the altercation as he attempted to intervene.

Sheriff’s officials later confirmed the video circulating online is related to the assault investigation described in the department’s press release.

According to the written statement, the juveniles assaulted the victim by striking him multiple times in the face and upper body before fleeing the area prior to deputies arriving at the scene.

Following an investigation, deputies identified two juvenile suspects believed to be involved in the assault. On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, deputies located and detained a 13-year-old male and a 15-year-old male without incident.

Both suspects were arrested and transported to the Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center, where they were booked on assault-related charges.

The victim was identified only as a confidential adult male.

Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to contact the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station at (760) 552-6800 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact We-Tip by calling or texting the word “REPORT” to 844-909-3006, or by visiting the reporting website provided by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. 

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Former Indiana caretaker found guilty in beating of disabled resident caught on video

by Nic Flosi

The Brief

• • A jury found a former Hammond caretaker guilty of multiple battery charges tied to a 2022 incident.
  • The case involved a disabled resident who suffered visible facial injuries.
  • Surveillance video played a key role in the conviction.

INDIANA - A former caretaker at a Hammond group home has been found guilty of battering a disabled resident during a 2022 incident, according to prosecutors.

Caretaker guilty in Hammond assault case

The backstory:  A jury convicted Juan Quintiones Joyce on several counts, including battery resulting in bodily injury to a disabled person, a Level 5 felony.

Juan Quintiones Joyce

The charges stem from an incident at an In-Pact group home in the 1700 block of 171st Street. Prosecutors said the victim, a 45-year-old resident, suffered visible facial injuries.

Dig deeper:  According to police reports, surveillance video captured the moments leading up to and during the attack. Investigators said the footage showed Joyce placing his hand on the resident’s back and guiding him from the kitchen to the living room while telling him to sit down.

Police said the resident returned to the kitchen moments later, sat down and grabbed a piece of paper from the table. Joyce then took the paper from him and told him to "get out of here before we wrestle."

The video shows Joyce asking the resident if he was ready to wrestle while moving a chair and the table away, police said.

Joyce is then heard saying, "get your a** up and let’s go." He walks toward the resident, swats at him with his hand and grabs him in an attempt to remove him from the kitchen.

A struggle ensues, and the resident falls to the floor. He then runs to the living room, where the confrontation continues. The video shows Joyce punching the resident multiple times in the face and torso after the resident grabbed Joyce’s shirt while pinned down with a padded kick-shield.

The altercation then ends. The video shows Joyce giving the resident a frozen item from the freezer to place on his face and later offering water.

Several minutes after the scuffle, investigators said Joyce was heard on the phone describing the victim’s swelling, saying, "He swelled up. He kinda swelled up, he f***ed himself up." He added, "I kinda had to elbow him to get him off of me and I kind of left a bruise on his face."

He then said, "Nah, he tried to bite my shirt and sh*t, you’ll see it."

Officers who responded days later reported seeing bruising under the victim’s eye and cheek. Photos were taken to document the injuries.

The victim, who has autism, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and a history of self-injurious behavior, had lived in the group home for years, according to his legal guardian.

Joyce was fired from his job shortly after the incident was discovered.

What they're saying:  "This verdict reflects the commitment of our office and our law enforcement partners to protecting vulnerable members of our community and holding offenders accountable," Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter said in a statement.

What's next:  Joyce now faces sentencing, but it remains unclear when he is due back in court.

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Man man charged with stealing $735,000 from retired St. Louis teacher

The U.S. Attorney’s office says 40-year-old Michael N. Jones was named Power of Attorney for the former teacher in 2023.  

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Man Accused of Stealing $735,137 from Retired St. Louis Teacher

Monday, May 11, 2026

For Immediate Release

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Missouri

ST. LOUIS – A man from St. Louis has been accused of stealing $735,137 from a retired St. Louis teacher.

Michael N. Jones, 40, was indicted April 29 with eight counts of wire fraud. He pleaded not guilty Monday.

The indictment says Jones was named as the victim’s power of attorney in March of 2023, and began stealing from her that same month. He made over $12,000 in purchases using her checking account and used her credit card for OnlyFans purchases, the indictment says. The victim was admitted to an assisted living facility on April 25, 2023. Jones put the proceeds of the sale of her home and two certificates of deposit into her checking account, and used that account to buy four properties in St. Louis, one in Hillsboro and two in East St. Louis, the indictment says. He also transferred $20,000 to his personal bank account and $140,000 to his Cash App account, using the Cash App money for food, trips, life coaching and OnlyFans, the indictment says.

From April 2024 to November 2024, Jones made only one payment to her assisted living facility and the victim was evicted owing $38,535, the indictment says. In November of 2024, Jones moved her into another facility but failed to pay costs that grew to $52,502 a year later, it says.

Charges set forth in an indictment are merely accusations and do not constitute proof of guilt.  Every defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Wire fraud is punishable by up to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000 or both.

The U.S. Secret Service, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jolene Taaffe is prosecuting the case.

Contact

Robert Patrick, Public Affairs Officer, robert.patrick@usdoj.gov.

Updated May 12, 2026

 

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