A couple from Pennsylvania is currently facing multiple charges for their alleged attempt to make a profit by exploiting someone else.
Authorities arrested 51-year-old Nigel Paul Correa from Sunbury on charges of identity theft and conspiracy to obtain property by false pretense, both of which are felonies. Additionally, Correa has two extradition/fugitive orders from another state.
Sunbury resident Jessica R. Myers, aged 47, has been charged with felony identity theft and conspiracy to obtain property by false pretense. She also has an extradition/fugitive order to another state.
The couple stands accused of allegedly visiting Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and utilizing the credentials of another woman to fund their gambling pursuits.
The Cherokee Indian Police Department issued an arrest warrant stating that on July 16, Correa allegedly utilized the victim’s driver’s license, Social Security number, and credit card to open a gaming card under the victim’s name.
According to her arrest warrant, Myers stands accused of utilizing the personal details of the same victim to create a player’s account.
It is suspected that the duo worked together to secure a loan of $1,000 from the casino, using the victim’s credit.
Correa and Myers may be sentenced to imprisonment if found guilty in North Carolina.
Committing identity theft is considered a serious offense and falls under the classification of a Class G felony. This offense can result in imprisonment for a period of six to 31 months, along with the possibility of being charged with fines and restitution. In certain cases, depending on the circumstances, the severity of the crime can be elevated to a Class F felony. For instance, if the victim was wrongly arrested or convicted as a result of the defendant’s actions.
If someone is found guilty of obtaining property through deceitful means for amounts less than $100,000, they can be charged with a Class H felony. The punishment for this offense can vary from probation to a maximum of 24 months in prison.
Currently, Correa is detained in the Jackson County Detention Center, where he is held on a secured bond of $25,000.
Currently, Myers remains detained in the identical facility, with a secured bond of $15,000.
