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Houston man charged for stealing nearly $500k worth of back up power generators

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Harris County Precinct 1 Constable announced charges against James Eric Barns for engaging in organized criminal activity. Barns allegedly used stolen credit cards to buy generators from over 30 companies in the Houston area, selling them at discounted rates on Facebook Marketplace. Investigators estimate losses of over $470,000 since 2023, with attempts to scam more than $900,000. Deputies seized 10 new generators from a storage shed during the…

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Houston man accused in $500,000 backup power generator scheme could face life in prison

James Eric Barnes, 46, allegedly used stolen credit cards to purchase generators from more than 30 Texas businesses in Austin, Beaumont, Brookshire, Dallas and San Antonio before selling them in Harris County.

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WIDESPREAD SCAM BASED ON SOARING DEMAND FOR BACKUP GENERATORS LEADS TO ARREST OF HOUSTON MAN

HOUSTON – A Houston man is charged with engaging in organized criminal activity for stealing nearly $500,000 worth of backup-power generators by scamming 30 distributors across Texas, Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen announced Tuesday.   “He preyed on businesses that provide emergency supplies and on people trying to protect their homes and families when they face times of disaster,” Rosen said. “As our investigation continues, we…

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Houston man charged for stealing nearly $500k worth of back up power generators

Harris County Precinct 1 Constable announced charges against James Eric Barns for engaging in organized criminal activity. Barns allegedly used stolen credit cards to buy generators from over 30 companies in the Houston area, selling them at discounted rates on Facebook Marketplace. Investigators estimate losses of over $470,000 since 2023, with attempts to scam more than $900,000. Deputies seized 10 new generators from a storage shed during the…

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Generator Fraud Arrest: Houston Man Charged in $500K Backup Power Generator Scam Operation Across Texas

Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen announced Tuesday the arrest of a 46-year-old Houston resident charged with organized criminal activity following an extensive investigation into a sophisticated emergency power generator theft operation that defrauded dozens of Texas businesses.

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