The more than 1,000 investors who say they were bilked out of $113 million through the business operated by 69 year-old Lydia Cladek of St. Augustine Beach may have had the “last laugh” following an announcement yesterday that her court-appointed custodian has had “second thoughts”.
U.S. Attorney Robert E. O’Neill announced to Historic City News that a federal jury yesterday found 48 year-old Jacksonville resident David Wesley Vickers guilty of nineteen counts arising out of a mortgage fraud scheme, including conspiracy to commit mail, wire, and bank fraud.
Public Information Officer Debra Johnson told local St. Johns County reporters with Historic City News that deputies in Flagler County are investigating the late night break-in of a Palm Coast jewelry and pawn shop.
At the Federal Courthouse in Jacksonville yesterday, Historic City News reporter Kerry McGuire watched as U.S. Magistrate Thomas E. Morris decided to release St. Augustine Beach businesswoman Lydia Cladek — to the surprise and chagrin of many of her more than 1,000 investors who say they were bilked out of $113 million.
St. Johns County Sheriff’s spokesman Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News that one man is in the hospital and three deputies are on administrative leave after a shooting incident that occurred in Hastings last night.
Public Information Officer Debra Johnson told local St. Johns County reporters with Historic City News that deputies in Flagler County are investigating the early Saturday morning break-in at a Palm Coast car dealership.
Flagler County Sheriff’s spokesperson Debra Johnson reported to Historic City News that deputies arrested two Jacksonville men Sunday morning that may to be responsible for an estimated $100,000 worth of retail thefts.
St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Robbery Homicide Detectives reported to Historic City News that they have arrested a 42-year old Duval County man this afternoon in connection with an attempted robbery early Friday morning.
