On Wednesday January 25, 2023 the Adair County Sheriffs Office initiated an investigation into the theft of identity and fraudulent use of the victim’s credit cards. The credit cards and checks were stolen on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 and the credit cards were used in at least 5 locations, with checks cashed at one bank and attempted at another.
A picture of the suspect was sent out to all media outlets asking the public for assistance in helping ID the female in the picture. The ACSO immediately starting receiving calls and started tracking down tips that led them to Russell County, Taylor County, Green County, and multiple locations in Adair County. Sheriff Josh Brockman and deputies responded and investigated every tip called in. On Wednesday, January 25, 2023 a tip came in that was substantiated and led to the suspects location and true identity.
On Friday, January 27, 2023 Deputy Jason Camfield signed a warrant for the arrest of 34-year-old Jacqueline Sandusky of Columbia and served it at 2:28pmCT. Sandusky was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail on the following charges:
Deputy Jason Camfield was assisted by K-9 Deputy Chandler Staten.
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- Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd degree (felony)
- Receipt of Credit Card (felony) &
- Theft by Unlawful Taking (auto).
Deputy Jason Camfield was assisted by K-9 Deputy Chandler Staten.
The ACSO is continuing the investigation and would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.
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