Theft

Former Green River Main Street Administrator’s Trial Date Changed for Alleged Theft Charges

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ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – The trial date for Jennifer “Jennie” Nicole Melvin, the former Green River Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency (URA) Administrator, has been rescheduled to March. The trial, which centers around allegations of embezzlement, will also be presided over by a different judge. Melvin had initially been slated for trial today on charges of stealing over $42,900 from the Flaming Gorge Days (FGD) account and over $34,500 from the Green River URA account. However, the trial date has been vacated and is now set to begin on March 4 at 9 a.m, with a … Read more

Colorado Supreme Court Upholds $940,000 Verdict for Good Samaritan Injured in Taxi Theft Assault

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DENVER, COLORADO – The Colorado Supreme Court has upheld a jury’s decision that a taxicab operator must pay $940,000 to a man who was run over by a taxi after intervening in an assault on a driver. The court disagreed with the previous ruling, which stated that stealing a taxi and running over a good Samaritan was not a foreseeable consequence of the cab company’s failure to protect its drivers. The incident occurred in 2014 when the assailant, Curt Glinton, assaulted a taxi driver after refusing to pay his fare. Jose Garcia, a passerby, intervened … Read more

Pennsylvania Passes New Laws: Stricter Penalties for Package Theft and Organized Retail Theft, Expanded Access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Programs, and More

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – While Pennsylvania politicians face challenges in passing certain laws, they have had no trouble enacting legislation to recognize unique observances such as Certified Public Accountant Week and William Penn Landing Site in Chester Month. However, beyond these seemingly trivial proclamations, a slate of recently passed laws will have a significant impact on millions of Pennsylvanians this year. From cracking down on porch pirates to expanding access to specialized healthcare programs, here are some noteworthy laws that will come into effect in Pennsylvania. One law, known as Senate Bill 527, aims to address … Read more