Yuma News
Yuma's Back to School Rodeo returns 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday
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- Written by City of Yuma
Yuma, Arizona - The annual Back to School Rodeo (BTSR) returns to the Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive, from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 21, 2018.
Cop engages in slow speed chase
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- Written by John Grimaldi
Marion Country Florida - Deputy Bryan Bowman spotted a slow mover on the road a very slow mover. In fact, says the Association of Mature American Citizens, it was a tortoise.
City of Yuma Police Department Fraud Alert
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- Written by Sergeant Lori Franklin
Yuma, Arizona - We are starting to receive reports of a new scam going around the Yuma area affecting our local business community. Several of our local businesses are receiving calls telling them they owe money for items ordered. The scammer will name items that could be legitimately ordered for that business. The employee is told to get cash, exchange it for pesos, take it to a bank in San Luis, Mexico and deposit it. The scammer will either know the manager’s name or trick the employee into saying the manager’s name and say they knew about the order. Another story the suspect is telling is that they are from corporate and money needs to be deposited. Some of the businesses affected by this scam have lost several thousand dollars.
Five Charged for Elder Fraud Schemes
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New York - Five U.S. individuals were charged today and yesterday for their roles in three separate elder fraud schemes. The schemes collectively defrauded tens of thousands of Americans, many of whom were elderly, out at least a hundred million dollars. Four defendants were charged in the Eastern District of New York, the other was charged in Southern District of Florida.
Electrical Engineer Found Guilty for Intending to Convert Trade Secrets from Defense Contractor
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Hartford, Connecticut - A federal jury in Hartford, Connecticut returned guilty verdicts against a man for his conduct related to a scheme to convert trade secrets belonging to a defense contractor based in Groton, Connecticut, related to, among others, an innovative naval prototype being developed for the U.S. Navy, Office of Naval Research, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General John P. Cronan of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney John H. Durham of the District of Connecticut.
Justice Department Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Owner of Rental Property
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Cullman, Alabama - The Justice Department today announced that it has filed a lawsuit alleging that Randy Hames, a residential property owner and landlord in Cullman, Alabama, subjected female tenants to egregious sexual harassment in violation of the Fair Housing Act. Along with Randy Hames, the Department’s complaint names his residential property company, Hames Marina, LLC, as a defendant.
Breakthrough Golf Technology Inks Distribution Agreement With Club Champion
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- Written by Mary Beth Lacy
Dallas, Texas - Breakthrough Golf Technology has reached an agreement with Chicago-based club-fitting chain Club Champion to distribute its new Stability putter shaft that combines a scientifically advanced multi-material design with unique geometries.
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