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These are the 8 property crimes that can be committed with discriptions, article links and examples.

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Act of making fake document of altering a real one with intent to commit fraud.

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A Delaware County deputy has been indicted by a Franklin County grand jury on theft and forgery charges that appear unrelated to his work in law enforcement. James F. Cuccarese II, 45, was indicated Monday on two counts of forgery and one count of theft. He is accused of forging checks from two businesses, depositing one in his bank account in Franklin County and attempting to deposit the other.

A Delaware County deputy has been indicted by a Franklin County grand jury on theft and forgery charges that appear unrelated to his work in law enforcement.

James F. Cuccarese II, 45, was indicated Monday on two counts of forgery and one count of theft. He is accused of forging checks from two businesses, depositing one in his bank account in Franklin County and attempting to deposit the other.

Cuccarese was off duty and not in uniform when he committed the acts last year, Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O'Brien said in a release.

Cuccarese was placed on paid administrative leave in May when the Delaware County Sheriff's Office became aware of the allegations, spokeswoman Tracy Whited said Thursday. He was placed on unpaid leave after he was indicted. Whited said the office is doing an administrative investigation of the allegations.

According to O'Brien's release, Cuccarese altered a check payable to him from the Bainbridge Firm LLC and deposited it in his account in November. The business placed a stop payment on the check the next month and the $11,250 in funds were withdrawn from his account.

On Dec. 7, Cuccarese went to the bank and presented a check for $12,000 with the forged signature of the owner of Worthington Wellness Center Inc., O'Brien said. Before processing the check, the bank contacted the owner, who denied writing it.

Cuccarese was a part-time employee of the Worthington Wellness Center for several years, O'Brien said.

In September 2011, Cuccarese and two other Delaware County deputies were suspended without pay after they were indicted for unauthorized use of property. They were accused of illegally searching a police database to look up information about an Orange Township official, his wife and another woman.

Ten months later, the charges against the deputies were dropped and each was paid $50,000 by the sheriff's office to settle the case. Cuccarese and one of the deputies returned to their jobs. The third deputy had resigned.

O'Brien said this week's indictment has no connection to the previous investigation.

If convicted of the felony charges, Cuccarese would be required to forfeit his Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy certificate, O'Brien said.

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Delaware County deputy indicted on theft, forgery charges

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A Delaware County deputy has been indicted by a Franklin County grand jury on theft and forgery charges that appear unrelated to his work in law enforcement. James F. Cuccarese II, 45, was indicated Monday on two counts of forgery and one count of theft.

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breaking and entering a building with intention of committing crime

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The man arrested for fatally shooting a Los Angeles County sheriff's sergeant was identified Thursday as a convicted robber on parole.

Trenton Trevon Lovell, 27, of Lancaster remained jailed without bail following his arrest Wednesday on suspicion of murder.

Lovell is believed to have gunned down Sgt. Steven Owen, 53, as the sergeant answered a report of a burglary in progress at an apartment building in Lancaster, a desert town north of Los Angeles.

Owen, a decorated 29-year Sheriff's Department veteran, was shot in the face and died two hours later at a hospital.

Lovell was later arrested after allegedly trying to run away, commandeering Owen's patrol car, throwing it into reverse and ramming another police vehicle, then running into a house where two teenagers cowered.

The teens managed to text sheriff's deputies and a SWAT team came into the building to rescue them, leading Lovell to flee out the back where he was arrested, authorities have said.

He was shot in the upper body sometime during the incident.

Lovell had been staying with his sister in the apartment complex where the burglary was reported and neighbors said he had a hot temper, the Los Angeles Times reported (http://lat.ms/2cVCvaJ ).

Blanca Oseguera, 38, said she confronted him three weeks ago after he cursed at her daughters while smoking marijuana outside.

On Thursday at the apartment where Lovell had been staying, a woman who identified herself as his mother told the Times that the shooting had devastated her family and she was praying for the sergeant's family.

"He's still my son, and I love him regardless," she said.

The Times said court documents indicated that Lovell was on parole following a 2009 conviction and six-year prison sentence for robbing a USC community safety officer at gunpoint.

Lovell also pleaded no contest in 2008 to resisting arrest and received a 90-day jail sentence, and in September 2015 he pleaded no contest to driving under the influence of alcohol and causing injury to another person, which resulted in his being ordered to take drug and alcohol counseling, the Times reported.

In 2014, Owen was one of several deputies from the Lancaster station who received Sheriff's Department medals for meritorious conduct after they captured a gunman in a bulletproof vest who had taken a driver hostage and used him as a human shield after a police chase.

Gov. Jerry Brown issued a statement after the shooting praising Owen's "honor and courage" and saying flags at the Capitol will be flown at half-staff.

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LA sheriff's sergeant killed answering burglary call

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The man arrested for fatally shooting a Los Angeles County sheriff's sergeant was identified Thursday as a convicted robber on parole. Trenton Trevon Lovell, 27, of Lancaster remained jailed without bail following his arrest Wednesday on suspicion of murder. Lovell is believed to have gunned down Sgt.

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Taking property illegally through threats of harm

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New Albany police are investigating an alleged extortion involving the city's finance director but no public money appears to have been involved, city leaders said Oct. 6.

New Albany police are investigating an alleged extortion involving the city's finance director but no public money appears to have been involved, city leaders told ThisWeek on Oct. 6.

New Albany spokesman Scott McAfee and police Chief Greg Jones said Chad Fuller told police at the end of May he had been forced to pay two individuals $70,250 since December.

McAfee said New Albany officials have no reason to believe city funds could have been involved. He said at least three people must sign off on any financial transactions for the city, and the city's auditor is aware of the investigation.

Jones said the alleged extortion began in December, when Fuller agreed to meet a woman via an internet dating website. He said it appeared to be a legal business but police do not know if it is used to facilitate prostitution.

Fuller canceled the date, Jones said, but paid the woman after she asked for money. The woman and a male companion began to request payment from him in exchange for not ruining his business reputation, according to the police report.

Police have no time line for when the extortion investigation would conclude, Jones said, but officers have identified suspects and will attempt to interview them before turning evidence over to the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office for a decision whether to bring charges.

"You want to be right, not necessarily quick," Jones said.

Fuller, who is married, will make $113,124 this year as finance director, according to ohiotreasurer.gov. He continues to serve in that capacity, according to McAfee.

Fuller directed ThisWeek to William Nolan with the Barnes & Thornburg law firm for a prepared statement:

"In response to the police report released today, I apologize for any distraction. I assure the citizens of New Albany that, while I take responsibility for a mistake in judgment in meeting with an individual described in the report, I engaged in no physical relationship with her. Most important, this matter has not affected my commitment to and performance of my job. I have done nothing illegal, but out of diligence have retained legal counsel to consult with if and as needed. My only desire is to put this matter behind me and focus on being the best husband, father and finance director I can be. Finally, I have been in regular communication with my superiors and will continue to work with them so this personal matter does not interfere with my continuing to serve New Albany well as its finance director. I will monitor any further developments in the police investigation and cooperate with them, and communicate further with concerned parties, as appropriate. At this point I will have no further comment as I am evaluating my options with respect to these individuals."

For more on this story, read the Oct. 13 edition of ThisWeek New Albany News.

ssole@thisweeknews.com

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New Albany: No reason to believe alleged extortion of finance director involved public funds

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New Albany police are investigating an alleged extortion involving the city's finance director but no public money appears to have been involved, city leaders said Oct. 6. New Albany police are investigating an alleged extortion involving the city's finance director but no public money appears to have been involved, city leaders told ThisWeek on Oct.

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Unlawful taking of property from a person's immediate possession by force.

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Closing ranks. Khloé Kardashian and Kendall and Kylie Jenner have pulled the plug on planned appearances amid security concerns in the wake of their big sister Kim Kardashian's terrifying robbery in Paris, a source tells Us Weekly.

"Appearances are being cancelled for them because of the robbery," a source tells Us. "Kendall, Kylie and Khloé have cancelled upcoming book signings."

Khloé was set to promote the paperback edition of her New York Times bestseller Strong Looks Better Naked, which is out October 18; while the Jenner sisters' second novel, Time of the Twins: The Story of Lex and Livia, is set for release on November 15.

"The family is all on lockdown right now," a second source tells Us. "They're deciding when to discuss the situation and how to move forward."

As Us Weekly previously reported, filming on the family's E! reality show, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, was put "on hold indefinitely" after Kim, 35, was robbed at gunpoint, tied up and gagged in Paris in the early hours of Monday, October 3.

The Selfish author flew to New York shortly after the incident and was reunited with her worried husband, Kanye West, 39, who walked offstage mid-performance when he heard the news about his wife.

The couple and their two children, North, 3, and Saint, 10 months, travelled back to their home in L.A. on Thursday, October 6.

Kim covered her face with a white hoodie as she carried her daughter to a waiting SUV, and "they had several security guards with them," a source told Us.

The reality star has been keeping a low profile since the frightening event, during which millions of dollars in jewelry was stolen, and is taking some time off over the next several weeks, a source told Us. West, meanwhile, rescheduled two shows set for this week.

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Khloe, Kendall, Kylie Cancel Appearances After Kim Robbery

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Closing ranks. Khloé Kardashian and Kendall and Kylie Jenner have pulled the plug on planned appearances amid security concerns in the wake of their big sister Kim Kardashian 's terrifying robbery in Paris, a source tells Us Weekly. "Appearances are being cancelled for them because of the robbery," a source tells Us.

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Taking of money or property by a person to whom it has been enstructed.

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Kingston Couple Face Church Embezzlement Charges

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KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) A Kingston couple is accused of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the church to which they belonged.The couple surrendered this morning to face charges Eyewitness News reporter Mark Hiller has the story.

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Taking another's property with intent to steal it

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Court papers obtained from the New Hanover County Clerk of Court reveal Eason's sister, Jessica Lenn Miller, was arrested for attempted larceny on August 29th, 2016.

Miller, who was not booked by police and instead was issued a citation, stole from a Belk department store.

"[Miller] did take a pair of woman's shoes, grey and black in color, with a retail value of $50.00," the citation read.
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David's sister is due in court on Thursday, October 27. If she misses her court hearing, a warrant will be issued for her arrest.

Eason was in court himself on September 13th to be sentenced for violating a domestic violence protective order filed against him by an ex-girlfriend.

Evans' soon-to-be baby daddy hugged his son, who is also protected by the order, after running into him at a grocery store.
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Although Eason pled not guilty to the crime, a judge found him guilty and sentenced him to six months in prison.

Eason is currently appealing the verdict to the Superior Court. A court date has not been set yet.

The protective order was granted when Eason became violent with his baby mama on April 19, 2014.
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"The Defendant did assault [redacted], a female person, by grabbing the victim around the throat and saying to the victim, 'I will kill you b****, '" documents obtained from the New Hanover Clerk of Court's Office read.
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He was arrested in May 2014 and was found not guilty.

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Larceny Bombshell Exposed! Inside Jenelle Evans' Latest Baby Daddy Drama

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Deliberate destruction or defacement of another's property. malicious mischief

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Arson Laws, Charges, Degrees in Nevada (NRS 205, Crimes against Property)

If you are accused of or suspected of arson, you should retain a Las Vegas criminal lawyer as soon as possible. Arson is a serious crime in Nevada and carries harsh penalties. Even people who are not directly responsible for a fire can be charged with a felony for arson.
A defense attorney can explain your rights, represent you in court, and work to lower your sentence or have the case for arson dismissed entirely to avoid having felony charges on your record in the future.
Arson Explained
Arson is more than setting a fire. The prosecutor must prove to the court that a fire was set deliberately and maliciously.
Car fires, home and mobile home fires, vacant land fires, and other personal property fires, if they were started by a deliberate and malicious act, can be the basis for arson charges. The person who sets the fire does not have to own the property to be charged with arson.

Simple scorching or charring of one part of a building or vehicle is enough to support arson charges in Nevada. The complete structure or vehicle does not need to burn.

Defenses to Arson

Arson is not an accidental fire. Experts agree that this is what makes arson one of the most difficult crimes to prove beyond a reasonable doubt. The prosecutor must prove that the alleged arsonist specifically intended to start a fire, because simply playing with matches when a fire breaks out is not enough.

There is one exception to the rule that arson is not an accidental fire. If a person deliberately and maliciously sets fire to a certain building, and the fire spreads to a building that person did not intend to burn, he or she may still be liable for arson as to the second building, even if he or she did not mean to set fire to it.
A qualified Las Vegas arson attorney is the best person to present accidental fire as your arson defense. In many cases, the charge can be reduced to the less serious crime of reckless endangerment.
In reckless endangerment cases that do not result in death or injury of a person, the crime is a gross misdemeanor. Nevada gross misdemeanor reckless endangerment carries up to 364 days in a city jail, such as the Clark County Detention Center, and up to $2,000 in fines.

If someone did die or get seriously hurt as a result of a fire set with reckless endangerment, the punishment increases to a Category C felony. In Nevada, this carries a sentence of 1 to 5 years and fines up to $10,000.

Aiding and Abetting is also Arson!

Aiding and abetting a person who burns a structure or vehicle also constitutes arson and is punished in the same way.

Punishment for Arson in Nevada

If you are convicted of arson in Nevada, there are four possible sentences that may be imposed. The punishment depends on the type of property burned. In addition to the punishments set out below, the court may also require a person convicted arson to pay court costs, the costs of firefighters and police who came to the scene, and the costs of investigating the fire.

First Degree Arson- Occupied Property

Arson in the first degree (also referred to as first degree arson) is reserved for cases involving a residence, a mobile home, or personal property that is occupied by someone. This is a Category B felony in Nevada, punishable by a minimum of 2 years in Nevada state prison and up to 15 years depending on the facts of the case. It also carries a maximum $15,000 fine.

Second Degree Arson- Abandoned Property

Arson in the second degree (also called second degree arson) charges apply to any abandoned structure that is set on fire. Like first degree arson, second degree arson is also a Category B felony with a minimum of 2 years in prison. The maximum prison time for arson second degree is ten years. A fine may also be set, up to $10,000.

Third Degree Arson- Other Property and Agriculture

Third degree arson (or arson in the third degree) involves personal property (property other than real estate) and agricultural land and products, like timber. It is a Category D felony in Nevada, which carries a minimum prison sentence of 1 year, up to 4 years, and a fine up to $5,000.

Fourth Degree Arson- Preparation or Attempt

Arson in the fourth degree (fourth degree arson) is charged in cases where the fire was not set, but the would-be arsonist prepared for or attempted to burn property mentioned in the first, second, and third degree arson categories.

Nevada arson law states that placing flammable materials in or around the property is sufficient evidence to prove fourth degree arson. Like third degree arson, fourth degree arson is a Category D felony with prison time up to 4 years and fines up to $5,000.

Arson and Nevada Insurance Fraud

Defrauding an insurance company by setting fire to a property is the most classic case of arson that we are all familiar with. Nevada has a separate crime for arson with the intent to defraud an insurance company. It is a Category B felony, which has a minimum 1 year sentence. The judge can impose up to 6 years in prison, as well as $5,000 in fines.
If you are convicted, you must also pay restitution, which is the amount paid by the insurance company to repair the building or property burned.
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You can learn more about the Nevada crime of arson by reading Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 205, Crimes against Property.
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Las Vegas Arson Defense Lawyer: Degrees, Charge, Penalty

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If you are accused of or suspected of arson, you should retain a Las Vegas criminal lawyer as soon as possible. Arson is a serious crime in Nevada and carries harsh penalties. Even people who are not directly responsible for a fire can be charged with a felony for arson.

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Deliberate and malicious burning of another person's party.

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CHANDLER, Ariz. - Chandler police said they arrested a man for arson who was previously interviewed by 12 News for a story about a serial arsonist.

Thomas S. Leeper, 31, was arrested Thursday morning for allegedly starting four of the eight arson fires being investigated in his neighorhood.

Police say he is an "investigative lead" in the other four arsons.

The day before the latest fire Leeper is accused of setting, Leeper came to a community meeting held by Chandler police to address fears of a serial arsonist.

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Leeper cried while being interviewed, telling 12 News that he feared for the safety of his children after finding another neighbor's home burning late at night.

Leeper had also called 12 News to ask for coverage of the serial arson case.

According to court documents, Leeper confessed to two of the fires.

He told police he started one in his nextdoor neighbor's backyard by filling a syringe with gasoline and soaking a mop with it, before lighting it on fire. That fire charred the outside wall of a child's bedroom.

Investigators believe he then waited for fire crews to leave before writing, "FIND ME" on his own wall. He later told police and 12 News he believed the "arsonist" was targeting him because he had spoken out.

Leeper also apparently confessed to another fire, saying he couldn't fight the urge to start a fire and lit some leaves on fire with a lighter. That fire then spread to a fence and backyard.

No one was injured in any of the fires.

Court documents show Leeper also told investigators he had uncontrollable urges to start fires. Chandler Police said he had also spent time in a treatment center for fire starters as a child.

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Chandler police arrest arson suspect interviewed on 12 News

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CHANDLER, Ariz. - Chandler police said they arrested a man for arson who was previously interviewed by 12 News for a story about a serial arsonist. Thomas S. Leeper, 31, was arrested Thursday morning for allegedly starting four of the eight arson fires being investigated in his neighorhood.