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Clarksburg, WV Shelly Anne Leipham, of Las Vegas, Nevada, is facing fraud charges, Acting United States Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.
Leipham was indicted on March 2, 2021 on three counts of Wire Fraud, five counts of Mail Fraud, and three counts of Money Laundering. Leipham is accused of calling an elderly victim living in Harrison County and claiming the victim won one million dollars. Leipham is accused of defrauding the victim of nearly $25,000 by directing the victim to send that amount to her over the course of a two-year period by mail and wire. This case showcases just one of the many ways people prey on our elderly neighbors. Lottery scams aren t new, and it s most despicable when the perpetrator targets someone who is vulnerable. We encourage everyone to be vigilant and suspicious. If it sounds too good to be true, it s most likely a scam, said Bernard.
Times West Virginian
Mar 10, 2021
CLARKSBURG â A Fairmont man admitted to a firearms charge in U.S. District Court in Clarksburg on Tuesday.
Terrance Cecil Clark, 27, pled guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a firearm, said acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard.
Clark, who is prohibited from having a firearm because of prior convictions, admitted to having a 9-millimeter pistol in May 2020 in Marion County. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi on Tuesday.
Clark faces up to 10 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.