Police Blotter June 11, 2024
Police Blotter June 11, 2024
- Renovo Police Department News Release June 11, 2024:
Renovo Police have charged Erin Bruno, 36, from Renovo, with one count of Theft by Deception and one count of writing bad checks stemming from an incident that occurred on May 8, 2023, at Lingle’s Market, located at 150 15th Street in Renovo.
Bruno is alleged to have deposited a check for $80.27 to a bank account using mobile deposit. On the same day, she cashed the same check at Lingle’s Market and received the funds for it. According to the police report, Bruno was given the opportunity to pay the value of the check plus fees; however, she failed to do so.
- Renovo Police Department Monthly Calls and Incidents For May 2024:
911 Transfer to PSP: 22
Abandoned Vehicle: 3
Assault: 1
Assist the Public: 1
Background Check: 2
Check On The Welfare: 2
Civil Dispute: 4
Corruption of Minors: 1
Crashes: 4
Criminal Trespass: 1
Cruelty to Animals: 1
Death Investigation: 1
Disorderly Conduct: 1
Domestic Disturbance: 4
False Reports to Law Enforcement: 1
Fire: 1
Fraud: 1
Furnishing Alcohol to Minors: 1
Harassment: 4
Medical Assist: 1
Mental Health Complaint: 4
Neighborhood Dispute: 1
Parking Complaint: 4
Suspicious Circumstances: 2
Suspicious Person: 1
Theft of Property: 4
Traffic Stop: 25
Total Selected = 98
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://clinton.crimewatchpa.com/renovopd/133064/post/may-2024-monthly-calls-and-incidents
Fraud/Theft by Deception
Renovo Police are investigating a case of fraud and theft by deception of an elderly resident from Renovo. The victim was scammed into sending approximately $3,000.00 to the suspect for a dog, which was supposed to be sent to the victim, however, the dog was never received. Police remind residents never to send money over the Internet or through prepaid gift cards to people they do not know.
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://clinton.crimewatchpa.com/renovopd/133064/post/fraud-theft-deception
