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Man Who Bought $102,024 SUV Used Stolen Identity
A 48-year-old man was taken into custody and is currently being held at the Pinellas County Jail on federal charges. He was ar- rested on February 24th as a result of an ongo- ing investigation.
According to federal investigators, Terrell Tramone Brown is accused of using another individual’s name and social security number last August to purchase a new vehicle. The ve- hicle was a Cadillac Escalade that costs $102,024. The purchase was made at Dimmitt Cadillac, in Clearwater, police said.
Officials said Brown’s photograph, along with the victim’s correct name, was found on a fake driver’s license. He used the same infor- mation when purchasing the vehicle, but the date of birth and other details on the loan ap- plication were different.
Brown is expected to enter a guilty plea on the charges on June 6th.
Law enforcement took notice of the vehicle in early February when Brown reportedly drove up to CellTech Mobile on Waters Avenue on February 3rd. The business was being staked out by police.
The business was being staked out because police suspected illegal activity by the owner. Investigators later said the business was a counterfeit credit card and fake identification plant.
When police executed a search warrant at the business, they confiscated a credit card embosser, a credit card encoder, a credit card foil tipping machine, counterfeit credit cards and stolen identity documents, including tax
TERRELL TRAMONE BROWN
and medical records. Police said there was also a blue photographic background mounted on an office wall.
The owner of the business, Johan Mar- tinez Blanco, knew the driver of the Escalade as “Tank,” police said.
Police obtained his true name after finding a photograph of “Tank” and identifying him through a facial recognition database, officials said.
Brown was charged with access device fraud and aggravated identity theft in refer- ence to the vehicle. Judge Anthony Porcelli ordered that Brown be held without bond in the Pinellas County Jail.
Brown still had possession of the Escalade at the time of his arrest.
Chief Promotes 13 Officers At Tampa Police Department
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Tampa Police Chief Eric Ward promoted 13 individu- als to higher positions last week. He promoted 2 Cap- tains, 3 Lieutenants, 3 Ser- geants, and 5 Corporal Detectives.
These promotions follow two others that took place re- cently. Major Marc Ham- lin was promoted to Assistant Chief and Captain Ron McMullen was pro- moted to Major.
Lt. Ashley Roberts was promoted to the rank of Cap- tain. She joined the depart- ment in 1999. She now shares the same rank as her hus- band, Captain Craig Roberts.
Newly appointed Cap- tain Michael Hutner launched his career with the department in 1998.
Chief Ward selected Ser- geants Leslie Richardson,
CHIEF ERIC WARD Tampa Police Chief
David Fernandez, and Samuel Rojka to serve as Lieutenants for the depart- ment.
He also named three new Sergeants. They are John Miller, Bryon Hoskins, and Michelle DeSmith.
Individuals chosen to serve in the position of Cor- poral or Detective are Adam Strickland, Jordan Rus- sel, Daniel Romonsky, Shannon Murphy, and Regina Zeigler.
Popular East Tampa Minister Dies After Lengthy Illness
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
A well known East Tampa minister died following a lengthy illness. Rev. E. J. (Earlie Jerry) Williams passed at his residence. Rev. Williams was 87-years-old.
A native of Alabama, Rev. Williams moved to Tampa and obtained employment at Cone Brothers Asphalt Com- pany, where he worked for more than 30 years.
In the 1950s, Rev. Williams and his sister, the late Mother Mozella Jack- son, founded New Progress Missionary Baptist Church. Ini- tially, they began the church and held services at Mother Jackson’s home.
His daughter, Ms. Queen- esther Williams, became the first member of the newly formed church.
They eventually moved the church to 3307 E. Shadowlawn, where it has remained since. Rev. Williams served as the church’s Senior Pastor for 57 years.
Although Rev. Williams had been ill for a long period of time, he continued to preach, delivering his final sermon about two months ago.
REV. E. J. WILLIAMS 11/14/1928 to 5/21/2016
Rev. Williams was mar- ried to Mrs. Janice Williams and they became the parents of 7 children. Rev. Williams is survived by his wife and five of their children, his son, James “Spotty” Williams said.
He is also survived by sev- eral grandchildren, other fam- ily members, his church congregation, and friends.
Funeral services for Rev. Williams will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 28th, at New Progress M. B. Church. Harmon’s Funeral Home is in charge of handling arrange- ments.
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