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12/1/2017 - 12/1/17-Credit Card Theft

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: December 1, 2017

Contact: Captain Ronald Smith

Phone: (203) 230-4029

PIO# 17-159

On October 2nd Hamden Police met with a 71 year-old Federal Street resident regarding a larceny. Officer Justin Thibault learned that the victim had his wallet stolen, while shopping at a local supermarket. The wallet contained several credit cards.

Investigation revealed that the stolen credit cards were used at numerous businesses in Hamden and New Haven. The stolen credit cards have been used to purchase various items totaling $678.31.

Officer Thibault conducted an extensive investigation, which led to the application of arrest warrants for Christopher McDaniel, Crystal Frazier and Jennifer Frazier. The court approved the arrest warrant applications.

On November 21st McDaniel, Crystal and Jennifer Frazier were all taken into custody in West Haven. McDaniel was transported to the Hartford Correctional Center. Crystal and Jennifer Frazier were transported to Hamden Police Headquarters.

On November 30th Hamden Police formally arrested Christopher McDaniel at Meriden Superior Court. McDaniel, 42, of 30 Maple Avenue, Enfield was charged with Criminal Impersonation, Receiving Stolen Goods, Forgery in the 2nd Degree and Larceny in the 6th Degree. He was detained on a court-ordered $25,000.00 bond. McDaniel was arraigned on November 30th.

Hamden Police arrested Crystal and Jennifer Frazier on November 21st.