Pennsylvania Couple Facing 60 Counts Of Identity Theft

Monday, February 13, 2012
Ricardo Keith Dutrieculle
Ricardo Keith Dutrieculle

A Pennsylvania couple stopped Friday for speeding on I-75 was held in the Bradley County jail charged with 60 counts of identity theft.  

A detective for the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office on Friday stopped the vehicle after radar showed it to be in excess of the 70-mph limit. During the investigation, forms of identification for 60 different people were found consisting of 40 driver's licenses and 24 Social Security cards. Detectives also found 45 prepaid Visa cards and numerous W-2 forms from the Internal Revenue Service.   

The driver, Ricardo Dutrieculle, 54, had an active Georgia probation violation warrant and is being held in jail pending extradition. He is also charged with 60 counts of identity theft, speeding, and having an expired registration.   

The passenger, Melissa Hicks, 44, was charged with 60 counts of identify theft. Her bond is $60,000. 

Both reside in Braddock, Pa., and were arraigned in General Sessions Court Monday morning. Dutrieculle remains in custody awaiting extradition to Georgia. Bond for his local charges is $25,000. Ms. Hicks' bond was reduced to $20,000. They are due back in court on Feb 21. 

Melissa Hicks
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