Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Arrest - Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult - Uttering a Forged Instrument - False Pretenses - Identity Theft


Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult
Uttering a Forged Instrument
False Pretenses
Identity Theft

Case Number:  17SF000545
Investigating Officer:  Sgt Molgano
Date of Arrest:  August 29, 2017

Defendant:  Jeffrey Snyder, 30, Chester, Vermont

A disabled Springfield resident reported discovering that multiple unauthorized deductions totaling over $2,000 had been made from his checking account between October 2016 and January 2017. 
Investigation revealed that Jeffrey Snyder allegedly uttered 7 forged checks that were written on the victim's account.  Investigation also revealed that Snyder allegedly made 20 online purchases utilizing the victims' debit card.   Investigation further revealed that Snyder allegedly utilized the victim's debit card to make purchases at a number of area businesses. 
During the course of this investigation, a search warrant was executed at Snyder's residence and multiple items that had allegedly been purchased with the victim's debit card were located and seized as evidence.
Snyder has been cited to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on October 24th to answer to the alleged charges.