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Wisc. doofus busted for harassing craigslist ad

Trench Reynolds — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:47:29 +0000

Man Accused of Posting Ad on Craigslist Using Another Man’s ID:

Normally I would post this under a craigslist crime blotter post but I’m a sucker for a funny mugshot. Anyway that’s Morgan Smith of Eau Claire, Wisc. He allegedly thought it would be funny if he posted an ad under men seeking men on craigslist using the identity of his girlfriend’s best make friend. That’ll win you points with the girlfriend.

Anyway when the friend started getting phone calls about the ad he went to police. Smith has been charged with identity theft.

You know his mugfshot reminds me of something but I just can’t put my finger on it. Oh wait. I remember now…

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craigslist crime blotter 7/1/09 – ABS Solutions scam edition

Trench Reynolds — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:23:35 +0000

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Jacksonville air conditioning contractor busted over installing stolen units:

Contractor Kimble Starr Butler of Jacksonville, Fla. who ran a business called K and R Cooling advertised on craigslist promising low rates. The reason his rates were so low is because he was allegedly installing stolen air conditioners.

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Shots Fired After Craigslist Meeting:

In Overland Park, Kansas 21-year-old Brian Hurt, who may or may not have been driver/security for a craigslist prostitute, was arrested for firing shots into the apartment of a man his female partner just visited. Again this shows that prostitution is still happening on craigslist, not to mention that getting a hooker is inherently risky in more ways than one.

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Authorities warn job-seekers of ‘ABS Solutions’ advertising on Craigslist:

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is warning people about a work at home scam from a company that advertises on craigslist called ABS Solutions. It’s just another variant of the fake check scam. If you get a check from them do not cash it but do inform your local law enforcement.

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Charges mount for Monroe man accused of stealing ATVs:

Dateline: Monroe County, Georgia…

William Lewis Merrian, 37, is accused of stealing 13 four wheelers, one EZ-Go Golf Cart, four riding lawn mowers, yard tools and a utility type trailer from areas in Georgia and Alabama.

He’s also accused of trying to sell the items on craigslist.

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Two arrested for backpage child prostitution

Trench Reynolds — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:04:34 +0000

Man Arrested For Pimping Of A Child In Aurora:

Police in Aurora, Colorado arrested two men in connection with a child being pimped out on backpage.

Backpage is a craigslist competitor that is owned by Village Voice Media that has not come under the havy scrutiny that craigslist has. It should because it’s where all the craigslist hookers and pimps are going now to advertise their wares.

Anyway police arrested 24-year-old Bobby James Doss for pimping out a runaway underage girl from Texas on backpage. Also arrested was 37-year-old Brett Alan Coffman who was trying to use the girl’s services.

Now let’s wait and see if the politicians will follow suit along with the pimps and hookers to backpage. Something tells me it will take another case like the murder of Julissa Brisman for that to happen.

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BC teens being pimped out on craigslist

Trench Reynolds — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:47:54 +0000

North Vancouver teens advertising sex for sale on Craigslist: RCMP:

The RCMP is reporting that girls as young as 16 from North Vancouver, British Columbia are being pimped out on craigslist. Some are prostituting themselves while others are being pimped out by guys in their 20s. Some are even advertising special rates for sex without a condom.

I can hear your questions already. But Trench, didn’t craigslist crack down on ads like this? They did but only in the U.S. In Canada it’s still wide open. I get the feeling however that if the RCMP keeps digging that may change in Canada.

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craigslist crime blotter 6/29/09 – Another grab bag edition

Trench Reynolds — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:14:55 +0000

Tualatin teens accused in theft ring:

Four teens in Tualatin, Oregon ranging in ages from 14 to 16 have been arrested for breaking into cars and trying to sell stolen electronics on craigslist. They allegedly stole over $12K in electronics. They’ve been released to their parents’ custody.

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Police investigating Craigslist ad offering house full of goodies:

Police in San Antonio, Texas are investigating yet another ‘take everything in my house’ craigslist ad that turned out to be fake. Luckily the homeowners had an alarm system and nothing was taken. For the love of God people, just because something is posted on craigslist it doesn’t automatically make it true. Morons.

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Craigslist scammers threaten local couple who won’t play along:

A couple from Plymouth, California have been threatened repeatedly by a fake check scammer that goes by the name of Leslie Morgan. Read the article. It’s amazing the lengths one scammer will go to.

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Job seekers victimized through Craigslist.org:

A job scam is going on where someone is posting an ad on craigslist for a company called Financial Planning Association of Nevada. The company is real but the ads aren’t. Applicants are asked to fill out information for a credit check which of course is probably to steal your personal information.

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North Andover man arrested in Craigslist sting:

The first paragraph of this article is great…

Jonathan Pickering thought he was going to meet a 13-year-old boy he contacted through the Craigslist Internet site. Instead, he was greeted by a burly police officer, police said.

That is awesome.

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craigslist ‘full body’ bust in Idaho

Trench Reynolds — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:22:26 +0000

Garden City Police Use Craigslist to Make Arrest:

Police in Garden City, Idaho arrested Tracy Monday, aka Stormy, on charges of running an illegal massage business. She advertised on craigslist for full body rubs which according to police may have also included also included sex.

No offense, but I wouldn’t take a full body anything from her even if she paid me.

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Another Charlotte area craigslist rape

Trench Reynolds — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:55:56 +0000

Man accused of posing as police officer, raping woman:

In what seems to be a recurring theme a man has been arrested, this time in Charlotte, NC, for impersonating a police officer in order to rape a woman who posted an ad on craigslist.

42-year-old Wayne Ford allegedly met a woman who posted an ad on craigslist at the Comfort Inn and Suites in the University section of Charlotte. When the woman opened the door Ford allegedly produced a gun and badge and told the woman that she would either consent to the assault or he would arrest her. That leads me to believe that the woman may have posted an ad on the adult services section.

Not only does Ford have a history of public indecency charges but he’s also been charged in a similar situation where a woman from craigslist was robbed in much the same manner. Being somewhat familiar with Charlotte’s revolving door jail I’m not surprised that Ford was out on the streets.

However this story should serve as a warning to the women who think that working through craigslist is safer than walking the streets. It isn’t.

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craigslist crime blotter 6/25/09 – Man angry with car ad edition

Trench Reynolds — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:40:31 +0000

After arrest, police seek victims of Craigslist scam:

Police in Norfolk, Virginia are looking for other victims of Shane R. Goettle. Goette was arrested for taking money for rental properties that he didn’t own.

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Fremont man charged with impersonating cop, robbery and false imprisonment:

47-year-old unemployed plumber Timothy Johnston of Fremont, California has been arrested for impersonating an officer in order to rob a craigslist masseuse in San Jose, California. Police in Milpitas, California believe he may have used the same trick to sexually assault another craigslist masseuse.

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Craigslist threats result in charges:

48-year-old Jeffrey A. Blaha of West Allis, Wisconsin was arrested for posting threats to the rants and raves section of Milwaukee craigslist. Apparently a local car ad was played so many times thatit set him off and he called for a sexual encounter that he suggested would put a stop to the TV ads. Not exactly sure what that means but I can imagine.

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Joseph Brooks indicted for craigslist rapes

Trench Reynolds — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:31:02 +0000

Oscar Winner Joseph Brooks Indicted For Rape:

I originally posted about Joe, now Joseph, Brooks here. He’s the guy who won an Oscar for writing the Debby Boone hit “You Light Up My Life”. If that wasn;t crime against humanity enough he was also arrested back in January for allegedly drugging and raping aspiring actresses that responded to his ad on craigslist.

Now Brooks has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury for allegedly raping or sexual assaulting 11 women.

Also indicted was Brooks’ personal assistant Shawni Lucier for criminal facilitation for allegedly assisting Brooks in set up the assaults. Give that guy an A in lackeyness but an F for all around humanity.

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Accused craigslist child pimp indicted

Trench Reynolds — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:28:16 +0000

FBI: Wash. pimp used Craigslist to advertise teens:

I originally posted about Toda Robinson here (3rd story down). He’s the man from Seatte, Washington who was arrested back in January for pimping out underage girls. Originally he was only facing charges in King County but back in April a federal grand jury handed down an indictment on child sex trafficking.

Hopefully he’ll go away for a long time and not get some slap on the wrist. Can we send him to Gitmo?

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