5 Busted in Alleged Staged Accident Scam in North Carolina
Five people were arrested in an alleged insurance fraud scheme involving several staged auto accidents in Buncombe County, according to an announcement by North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin. The Department of Insurance requests assistance from the public in locating two additional suspects in association with this case.
Lisa Ann Daltonwas charged with one count each of insurance fraud and aiding and abetting in connection with obtaining property by false pretense. Dalton was arrested on Jan. 22 and released under a $2,000 unsecured bond.
Tyquawn Saddam Kuwade Davidson was charged with one count each of insurance fraud and aiding and abetting in connection with obtaining property by false pretense. Davidson was arrested on Jan. 19 and released under a $2,000 unsecured bond.
Barbara Ann Lee was charged with two counts each of insurance fraud and aiding and abetting in connection with obtaining property by false pretense. Lee was arrested on Jan. 22 and placed under a $4,000 secured bond.
Kendra Patrice Mooney was charged with three counts each of insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretense. Mooney was arrested on Jan. 20 and released under a $60,000 unsecured bond.
Jeremy Jermain Wise was charged with two counts each of obtaining property by false pretense and insurance fraud. Wise was arrested on Jan. 23 and released on a written promise to appear.
Department of Insurance criminal investigators allege that the defendants conspired to defraud GEICO, Progressive Insurance Company and National General Insurance Company of several thousand dollars by submitting fraudulent documentation in support of insurance claims for property damage caused by several staged accidents in the Asheville area.
Investigators are seeking additional suspects in association with this case, including:
Christina Renee Allen, wanted for one count each of insurance fraud and aiding and abetting in connection with obtaining property by false pretense.
Sonia Venita Clay, wanted for one count each of insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretense.
Source: North Carolina Department of Insurance