Bonifay Couple Arrested In Wal-Mart Fraud Case

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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Jan 13 2012 1:33 PM

The Chipley Police Department opened an investigation in November 2011, in reference to $1,000 dollars worth of stolen property. The investigation began when a Holmes County resident made a complaint to the CPD in reference to the theft. The victim had purchased approximately $1,000 dollars worth of items from Wal-Mart on Black Friday. All the items purchased were to be Christmas presents for her Grandchildren. Officers conducted the investigation that lead them to Wal-Mart, where officers with the assistance of Wal-Mart security found that several items of stolen property had been returned to Wal-Mart for a refund.  Items were returned for more than $900 dollars.

 

The Chipley Police Department identified Justin Wade Ward, W/M, 30 and Candice Lashae Ward, W/F, 28 of Bonifay as the suspects.  Both subjects were arrested and booked into the Washington County Jail on charges of Fraud and Dealing in Stolen Property.

 

Chief Kevin Crews stated, “We are proud to get these individuals arrested and charged.  Many hours of work were put into this case by both Officers of the Chipley Police Department and Wal-Mart personnel.  It is not often that crimes of this nature end with such a positive result. In this instance Wal-Mart returned to the victim all the items that were stolen. I encourage all citizens to call with any information regarding any crimes to 850-638-6310.

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