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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2010
ATAC Task Force Makes Two Major Arrests
CONTACT: PIO Deputy J. Armando Avina
911 Parr Blvd Reno, NV 89512
Office 328-6370, Cell 771-8252, After Hours Pager 861-7208
Email: javina@washoecounty.us
SUSPECTS: John Eugene Marsh, 41, Resident of Reno
Jennifer Ann Copling, 33, Resident of Reno
CONTACT: PIO Deputy J. Armando Avina
328-6370 office, 771-8252 cell
The “All Threats All Crimes” Task Force (ATAC), comprised of detectives from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Public Safety, arrested two suspects as a result of a fraud crime investigation occurring in Washoe County.
The investigation identified John Eugene Marsh, 41, resident of Reno, as a suspect in numerous identity theft, credit card fraud and multiple other offenses. Jennifer Ann Copling 33, resident of Reno, was arrested as an accomplice in these crimes.
Marsh was booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility for 91 separate charges including Burglary, Fraudulent use of a Credit Card, Forgery, Identity Theft, Obtaining Money under False Pretense and Grand Larceny. Bail is set at $337,685.
Copling was booked for Burglary, Grand Larceny, Obtaining Money under False Pretense and contempt of court. Bail is set at $10,465.
Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding these crimes to please contact 328-3320, or Secret Witness at 322-4900.
Public Information Officer: J. Armando Avina |