JSA's Most Wanted
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JEFFREY DEAN GALLEHER
Born: 05/08/69 Description: M/W/38, 5' 10”, 200lbs.
Hazel eyes, Brown hair |
The Riverside County Sheriff's Dept. (CA), Palm Desert Station, has obtained an arrest warrant for this individual in connection with the robbery of a retail jewelry store with a gun. On November 21, 2007 this suspect cased an El Paseo Drive retail jewelry location while posing as a customer and left without making a purchase. He returned later, displayed a gun, and escaped with jewelry in a white 1990 Jeep with a Nevada license plate. As a result of news coverage on local TV stations, tips from citizens have resulted in this suspect being identified in four armed jewelry store robberies, including one in Ventura County where he forcibly removed a sales associate's ring from her finger at gun point.
WARRANT INFORMATION:
On 12/5/07, the Presiding Justice, Riverside Superior Court, Indio , CA , signed an arrest warrant for Jeffrey Galleher in connection with this robbery, charging him with Robbery First Degree. Bail set at $1,000,000. Full extradition. Warrant number INF060356. Contact: Investigator Roggeveen, #760-272-8625 or Investigator James Merrill, #760-766-5920, Riverside County Sheriff's Dept. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Palm Desert Station, can be reached at #760-836-1600. |
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David Scott
Hughes
Born: 10/21/70 Description:
Male White, 37
5' 9”, 185 lbs.
brown eyes, brown hair |
The Melbourne , FL Police Department has obtained an arrest warrant for this individual in connection with the purchase of jewelry from a retail jewelry store with a stolen credit card. On March 7, 2008 a female accomplice telephoned and ordered jewelry using information from a recently stolen credit card. The credit card company approved the sale and the female caller said that she would send her “son” to pick up the merchandise. A short time later this suspect appeared at the store, identified himself as the caller's son and left with the merchandise. This team is also suspected in a similar scheme which involves a female described as the “daughter” of the caller picking up the jewelry. Hughes has active arrest warrants in Brevard and Martin Counties , FL for theft and credit card fraud.
WARRANT INFORMATION:
On 4/22/08, Judge Murphy, 18 th District, Brevard County Criminal Court, Florida, issued arrest warrant #05-2008-CF-10785, charging David Scott Hughes with Grand Theft and credit card fraud. Contact Officer Jim Sargeant, Melbourne , FL Police Department at (321) 722-5327. |
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James Edward Copeland
Born: 4/19/53
Description: Black Male, 53, 5'9”, 150 lbs.
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On March 24, 2006 this suspect walked into a retail jewelry business after casing the location for nearly two hours. A security camera captured the suspect using a key to open a display case and then steal jewelry valued at $50,000. The police suspect that the thief used a stolen “master key” to enter the case. The theft took approximately two minutes. The police were able to quickly identify Copeland and learned that he is also wanted in Pennsylvania , Maryland , Virginia and the District of Columbia . During his criminal career the suspect has used over 30 aliases and sometimes dresses as a female. The police report that Copeland is also known to carry a small handgun. Remarks: Last known address, Norfolk , VA
FBI#:154317L3
WARRANT INFORMATION:
On April 7, 2006, arrest warrant #1080116, charging James Edward Copeland with Theft by Unlawful Taking-Movable Property, was signed by Magisterial District Judge, Robert A. Herman, Jr., Commonwealth of Pennsylvania , County of Lancaster .
(Additional warrant information from other jurisdictions is available through NCIC.)Contact: Detective Daniel C. Bell,
Columbia Borough Police Dept.(717) 684-7735, cell # (717) 449-0831. E-mail: BellD@police.co.lancaster.pa.us |
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Alvaro Guiterrez
AKA: “Memin”
Age: 23 years
Height: 5'7”
Weight: 120 lbs.
Hair: Black
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This suspect has been identified by the FBI, working closely with the NYPD Organized Theft Task Force, JFK Port Authority Police and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, as a member a criminal gang that has been linked to 90 thefts of retail jewelry stores. The losses occurred primarily on the eastern seaboard of the United States and totaled over $3.5 million. During a typical attack, some gang members would distract employees, while others would cut the silicone seal securing a glass counter top to a display case. They would then lift the glass, remove jewelry and escape unnoticed. An intensive investigation by law enforcement has resulted in the arrest of eleven suspected members of this gang, male and female, all of whom are believed to be from Colombia and who are in the U.S. illegally.
WARRANT INFORMATION:
On June 28, 2004, the Honorable Debra C. Freeman, a U.S. Magistrate of the U.S. District Court, S.D.N.Y, signed a Warrant of Arrest for this suspect on the basis of an indictment charging him with conspiracy to transport stolen property in interstate commerce and interstate transportation of stolen property in violation of USC, Title 18, Section 371 and 2314. Contact Det. David Hoey, NYPD/OTTF at (718) 533-2060 or Special Agent Daniel McCaffrey, NY FBI at (718) 286-7301. Hispanic Male
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On May 5th, 2006, these suspects waited for one of two sales associates to leave before entering a jewelry store in West Des Moines , Iowa . The suspect Ballard walked around the store for several minutes talking on a cell phone and distracted the remaining female sales associate with conversation and by being flirtatious. The suspect Garrus then entered the store, picked up an unattended set of keys from a display case, opened a case, and took $20,000 worth of jewelry. The police believe that Garrus was directed to the keys by Ballard, using his cell phone. Police report that this team, sometimes aided by a black female, has recently been active in Ohio , Maryland , New Jersey and other East Coast states. In addition to arrest warrants issued regarding this theft, there are outstanding warrants for these individuals from Milford, CT, Placer County, CA, Orange County, CA, and the State of Nevada .
WARRANT INFORMATION:
On May 31, 2006, arrest warrants charging Quinton Antwon Garrus and Duane Ballard with Theft, 1 st degree, in violation of Iowa Code, Section 714.2(1), were signed by Judge Virginia Cobb, Court of Dallas County, State of Iowa. Contact: Detective Dan Paulson, West De Moines Police Department, Criminal Investigation Unit, at (515) 222-3329 or e-mail, Dan.Paulson@wdm-ia.com.
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Duane Ballard
Born: 4/18/59
Black Male, 47
6'0”, 158 lbs.
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Quinton Antwon Garrus
Born: 9/27/63
Black Male, 42, 6'0”, 240 lbs.
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NORDINE HERRINA
Born: 2/14/76, France
Description: White Male, 25 180 lbs., 5'9"
Olive complexion, black hair,
brown eyes, facial hair
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The Palm Beach, Florida Police Department has recently obtained a warrant for the arrest of this suspect in connection with the distraction theft of two diamond rings, valued at about $1.5 million, from a retail jewelry store. The suspect "palmed" the rings while making it appear as though he was placing them into a ring box. He was aided by an unidentified accomplice, described as a white female, about 26 years of age with blond hair. These suspects, always well-dressed, are suspected by police of being part of a gang of international jewel thieves, operating since the early 1990's, who pose as members of the Saudi Royal Family. They have used business cards bearing the name "Al Soud Saad," and confuse their victims by rewarding sales associates with hundred dollar bills for minor acts of courtesy. May pose as a Saudi Prince or bodyguard of Saudi Princess
WARRANT INFORMATION:
The Palm Beach Police Department has obtained a felony arrest warrant (#01-012713), charging Herrina with Grand Theft, in violation of Florida State Statute, Section 812.014(2)(a). For additional warrant information contact: Detective Michele Pagan, Palm Beach Police Department, at (561) 838-5460. |
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IRVING McCRAE
Alias: McCrae, Raheem
Born: 12/8/65
Description:
Black male, 6'01", 200 lbs. Brown eyes, black hair
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The Rocky Mount North Carolina Police Department has obtained a Felony Arrest Warrant for Irving McRae in connection with a "grab and run" theft from a jewelry store, and has requested help in apprehending him. This suspect is also wanted for questioning by the police from 16 other jurisdictions regarding approximately 20 similar incidents in North and South Carolina that have occurred over the last three years.
The suspect "cased" a Rocky Mount retail jewelry store on 3/27/00, checking for security guards and surveillance cameras, and returned the next day posing as a customer. He said that he was looking for a diamond for his girlfriend. When allowed to hold a loose stone valued at about $11,500, he ran with the merchandise. Witnesses described McRae as charming and well dressed.
WARRANT INFORMATION:
On March 31, 2000 a Felony Arrest Warrant was issued in the General Court of Justice, District Court Division, Nash County, State of North Carolina. Offences charged are Felony Larceny (G.S. 14-72(a)) and Felony Possession Stolen Property (G.S. 14-71.1). Contact Det. L.D. Woodley, Rocky Mount Police Department, telephone #252-972-1414. FBI Number: 951430HA3 |
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Male white, 29, 6’4”, 190 lbs.
Brown hair, brown eyes
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The Austin, Texas Police department has recently obtained a warrant for the arrest of this suspect in connection with a grab and run theft of a diamond solitaire ring from a retail jewelry store on March 16, 2004. The suspect initially posed as a customer and was shown several rings before grabbing one and running from the store to a getaway car driven by an unidentified female accomplice. Detectives believe that this suspect is responsible for at least three similar thefts in South Austin and other cities.
WARRANT INFORMATION:
On March 22, 2004, Judge Evelyn McKee, a Magistrate of the Austin, Texas Municipal Court, issued an arrest warrant for Casey Ryan Oliver, charging him with Theft, State Jail Felony, in connection with Cause #3-04-0572, APD Case # 2004-5012424. LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTACT: Detective Brendon Hanly, Northwest Area Command Detective Unit at (512) 974-8197 or (512) 974-5000. |
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These individuals are wanted in connection with an armed robbery by four suspects of a retail jewelry store located in Freehold, New Jersey , on August 26, 2005. Initially, two suspects entered the jewelry store separately and posed as customers before pulling guns, forcing four employees to the basement, and tying them with duct tape. Two accomplices, one of whom has been apprehended, then came into the store with duffle bags and removed over a million dollars worth of jewelry and watches. The robbery was captured on the store's digital surveillance cameras. A joint investigation by local authorities from New Jersey , Pennsylvania and the FBI has resulted in the identification of these suspects.
WARRANT INFORMATION:
On October 24, 2005, the Hon. Paul Charet, a Judge of the Superior Court, State of New Jersey , County of Monmouth , signed arrest warrants for the suspects, Robert Ward and Marion Pegeses. They are charged with Armed Robbery, Possession of a Weapon, and Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, in violation of N.J.S. 2C:15-1, 2C:5-2 and 2C:39-4a.
Contact any of the following investigators regarding this matter:
Det. Michael Magliozzo, Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office, (800) 533-7443;
Det. Michael George, Freehold Borough Police, (732) 463-1234; Special Agent Stephen J. Heany, FBI Philadelphia, (215) 418-4145; Det William Farrell, Philadelphia P.D., (215) 476-1131. |
Marion
Pegeses
AKA: Leroy Duncan
Height: 5'10”
Height: 6'2”
190 lbs
Hair: Brown Tattoos: Both arms |
Robert Ward
Height: 5'10” 180 lbs
Hair: Black Tattoos: Both arms
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IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY OF THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED ABOVE, PLEASE CALL THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTACT PROVIDED ABOVE, OR CALL YOUR LOCAL POLICE AND SHOW THEM THIS BULLETIN. YOU CAN ALSO CALL THE JSA AT 1-800-537-0067 OR 212-687-0328. NO ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO APPREHEND THIS SUSPECT OTHER THAN BY LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL.
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