Inside the case against Harper Woods man accused of using elaborate disguises to steal money
Intricate scheme took place at MGM Grand Detroit casino and Kansas casino
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DETROIT – New court documents are giving us more information into an intricate scheme federal authorities say took place at the MGM Grand Detroit casino.
Counterfeit driver’s license, quick changes in the bathroom and the use of prosthetics to hide the identity of the person accused in these crimes were all involved. Tens of thousands of dollars were stolen.
The suspect, a Harper Woods man, is behind bars. John Christopher Colletti is accused of using prosthetics, and in some cases, full face masks and props to appear like an elderly man as he ripped off casinos.
City helps fix Detroit woman’s home after Defenders investigate sewage issue
Plumbing issues at Detroit home led to dumping of raw sewage in yard
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“They have rigged up some kind of situation where when they flush the toilet, it will come out into the yard,” resident Leo Scott said.
After the Local 4 Defenders brought his complaint to the attention of city officials, a group of city and county workers showed up to help the homeowner. Their help has given a local family a second chance to have a safe and clean home.
“We pulled together as many partners as we could around the needs of the family,” said David Bowser, Director of Human Services for the city of Detroit.
About 20 to 25 murder cases are reported a year in Oakland County, said Karen McDonald, the new county prosecutor. But there have been seven reported since December.