April 2007

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craigslist crime family cop pleas

April 28, 2007 in Craigslist, Scams by Trench Reynolds | No comments

Three generations cop a plea in San Mateo County:
The three generation of criminals that I first posted about here have all pleaded out to their charges.

St. Julien pleaded no contest Thursday to felony possession of a stolen car and faces a maximum of 16 months in state prison, prosecutors said. Prosecutors dropped a charge that St. Julien possessed a stolen driver’s license, which authorities said she had used to pass bogus checks.

Grizzel faces up to two years in prison after pleading no contest to felony car theft, felony drug possession and misdemeanor prostitution, prosecutors said.

As part of the plea deal, a charge against Meeks of possessing a stolen car was dropped.

Meeks was released from jail Thursday, while his mother and grandmother remained behind bars today awaiting sentencing May 24.

St. Julien’s bail is set at $20,000, while Grizzel is being held without bail for multiple theft-related warrants out of Sacramento County, Wagstaffe said.

St. Julien and Grizzel have lengthy criminal records that stretch from California to Arizona, Nevada and Indiana, prosecutors said.

Who wouldn’t be proud to be a part of that family? :roll:

craigslist formula mom cops plea

April 27, 2007 in Craigslist, Stolen Goods by Trench Reynolds | No comments

Mom in diaper theft spree takes plea:
Kamara Christine Vasilakos, the “mom” who tried to steal baby formula from Target to sell on craigslist while her 8-month baby was left at home alone, has copped a plea. She pleaded no contest to to child endangerment and grand theft. She’s out on her own recognizance. She will be sentenced on June 26th and she may be looking at time in a county jail.

More craigslist scammers arrested

April 27, 2007 in Craigslist, Scams by Trench Reynolds | 12 comments

Two men arrested in Craigslist scams:
Two men have been arrested in the old selling boxes full of garbage scam. Ansar El Muhammad and Lawyer Dushan McBride have been arrested for selling boxes of trash disguised to look like Playstation 3s, laptops, and TVs on craigslist in the Bay Area of California.

These kinds of scams will probably continue until people smarten up or craigslist stops allowing anonymous ads. I’m not holding my breath on either one.

California tries to get tough on cyberstalking

April 27, 2007 in Craigslist, Harassment by Trench Reynolds | 2 comments

California eyes stronger cyberstalking laws:
California is looking to strengthen it’s cyberstalking laws after a wave of harassment has taken place on craigslist. In one such incident a 17-year-old girl’s picture and phone number were posted on craigslist with an ad stating that people should call if they’re interested in a good time.

The proposed bill (AB 919) is authored by Republican state Rep. Guy Houston and is designed to prevent individuals from using Web sites such as MySpace.com and Craigslist to deliberately incite harassment or abuse against an individual.

Such harassment can include the posting of digital images or messages on Web sites in an effort to cause fear, harassment or harm to an individual, according to an official description of the bill. The measure would allow California law enforcement officials to pursue stalking charges against people responsible for such messages.

AB 919 will allow for the prosecution of individuals responsible for such acts for the first time, the spokesman said. It is not clear whether new language will be included in the state’s existing cyberstalking laws to accommodate the provisions contained in AB 919 or whether it will be passed as a separate law.

They need to make the penalties worthwhile too. If it’s just a slap on the wrist for these offenses then it’s not worth the time in pursuing the proposed legislation.

Craigslist: Why bother?

April 26, 2007 in Craigslist, Scams by Trench Reynolds | No comments

As the saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true: Two men arrested in Craigslist scams.

The scam was pretty simple:

Two men suspected of selling boxes of rubbish designed to look like expensive electronic items to about 100 people throughout the Bay Area have been arrested and are expected to be arraigned this afternoon.

(…)victims agreed to purchase laptop computers, large-screen televisions and Sony PlayStation3 video game consoles from sellers who posted ads on Craigslist, but ended up with boxes of rocks, floor tiles and magazines, Bobbitt said.

If you can’t believe what a bargain you’re getting, you probably aren’t.

Boo

April 26, 2007 in Backpage, Prostitution/Human Trafficking by Trench Reynolds | No comments

Assault accomplice wanted in attempted murder:
Luckily no one was hurt in this story and since no one was hurt it cracks me up to no end. again we have another cautionary tale about using the services listed in the craigslist erotic services section. This time the story takes place in Maryland…

A prostitute and one of her acquaintances allegedly assaulted a man who hired the woman after she posted an advertisement on Craigslist, the Prince George’s County police said.

The man met the woman at a home in the 5100 block of Kenesaw Street in College Park just before 5 a.m. Sunday, and went inside a bedroom, police said. The man heard a door creak, became apprehensive and told the woman he wasn’t interested anymore and started to leave, police said.

The prostitute shoved the man and called for someone named ‘‘Boo,” police said.

The victim heard footsteps coming toward him and ran outside toward his car, police said. As he was trying to get into his car, he heard a gunshot and ran across the street.

Police have identified the man nicknamed ‘‘Boo” as Larry Elliott Anthony, 30, of the same home where the incident happened. A warrant has been issued for his arrest, said Lt. John Hipps, commander of the county police District I Investigative Section.

Anthony has been charged with second-degree attempted murder, first-degree and second-degree assault, use of a handgun in a violent crime and weapons charges, Hipps said. The handgun charge may be amended because Anthony allegedly fired a shotgun, Hipps said.

Just another reason why you should never purchase the services of a craigslist hooker.

3 generations of crime

April 24, 2007 in Craigslist, Prostitution/Human Trafficking by Trench Reynolds | No comments

Crime apparently runs in San Mateo family:
This is one of the more bizarre stores I’ve posted about.

To make a long story short Alyson Grizzel, 39, was arrested for being a craigslist prostitute with a “goth girl” look. Last month police were investigating Grizzel for a stolen car that was allegedly lent to her but never returned. Grizzel told police that her mother and son had the car. Police found Grizell’s mother, Alice St. Julien, 57, and Grizell’s son, Zachary Meeks, 19, in the stolen car with a runaway minor girl. Grandma had a fake driver’s license that she used to pass bad checks. Sonny boy was charged with grand theft auto.

I guess the family that commits crimes together spends more time together. I know. That one was really a stretch.

Ex-US Weekly editor busted on craigslist

April 22, 2007 in Craigslist, Predators by Trench Reynolds | No comments

Fmr. US Weekly Editor Tried to Have Sex With Minor:
You just never know what’s lurking in people’s closets.

A former US Weekly editor was sentenced to six years in prison for using the Internet to try to have sex with a 13-year-old girl. Federal prosecutors say Timothy McDarrah responded to an FBI posting on “Craigslist” offering to pay $200 for sex with a minor.

The FBI says McDarrah asked “What it’ll cost for the cutest white 14-year-old girl with a pony tail in the whole 8th grade?” Investigators say he later communicated with 13 year-old “Julie” wanting to provide her with “sex lessons.” The 45 year-old writers was convicted back in December after an eight day trial.

You’d think a journalist would have better instincts than that. Oh well, one more pedophile behind bars.

Another teen madam on craigslist

April 10, 2007 in Craigslist, Prostitution/Human Trafficking by Trench Reynolds | No comments

Police Bust Brooklyn Park Brothel:
Yesterday I posted about a 17-year-old who was arrested for running a house of prostitution in Illinois. Today I’m posting about 19-year-old Rochelle A. Persaud from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota who was also arrested for running a house of prostitution that advertised on craigslist. The catch with this one is that the alleged whorehouse was operating across the street from a daycare center. Not only that but one of the “ladies” was only 16-years-old.

Pimped his handicapped sister for sex on craigslist

April 10, 2007 in Craigslist, Prostitution/Human Trafficking by Trench Reynolds | No comments

Man accused of advertising mentally challenged sister on craigslist for sex:
I wish I was making this one up.

A Las Vegas man is under arrest accused of sexually assaulting his mentally challenged sister and attempting to offer her for sex out on the internet. 34-year-old Rodney Nickerson is being held on $800,000 bail.

According to a police report, Nickerson admitted to putting a photo of his 36-year-old sister on craigslist website. The ad featuring his sister apparently asked men if they wanted to have sex with her.

The report states Nickerson also fondled his sister and had another man touch her as well.

Whatever jail time this scumbag receives will never be enough.

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