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Published on: May 29, 2020

Former Tampa Attorney Charged with Conspiracy, Bankruptcy Fraud, and Defrauding Clients of $1.3 Million

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida announced the unsealing of an indictment charging former attorney James Lee Clark of Wilton Manors with conspiracy and fraud charges.

Clark, 59, is accused of conspiracy, bankruptcy fraud, and defrauding his clients of over $1 million. He was charged with conspiracy to commit bankruptcy fraud, bankruptcy fraud, falsification of records in a bankruptcy proceeding, and wire fraud. It is unclear if he has acquired the services of an attorney.

Published on: May 11, 2020

Elementary School Teacher in Lakeland, FL, Arrested on DUI Charge

by Brian Silber

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a Socrum Loop Elementary teacher for allegedly driving while under the influence.

Robin Eileen Ramos, 40, was charged with one count of DUI. She was taken to Polk County Jail. It is unclear if she has acquired the services of an attorney.

Published on: May 8, 2020

Tampa Woman Arrested on DUI Charges in Connection with Fatal Wrong-Way Crash in Largo, FL

by Brian Silber

Police in Largo, FL, have announced the arrest of a Tampa woman accused of driving in the wrong lane and crashing head-on into another vehicle, killing one person and injuring three others, including two children.

Britney Lynn Crawford, 27, faces charges of DUI manslaughter, DUI causing serious injury, vehicular homicide, and child neglect. She was booked into jail Sunday and was ordered held on $70,000. She bonded out of jail the following day. Attorney information wasn’t available.

Published on: May 4, 2020

Kelly Gaffney of Bradenton, FL, Accused of Submitting Fake Prescriptions to Obtain a Controlled Substance

by Brian Silber

Police in Sarasota, FL, announced the arrest of a 49-year-old Bradenton medical assistant accused of writing and submitting dozens of fraudulent prescriptions over a two-year period.

Kelly A. Gaffney is facing 241 felony charges and 26 misdemeanors, including fraud, trafficking in oxycodone, trafficking in morphine, criminal use of personal identification, and possession of prescription blanks. She is being held at Sarasota County Jail on $360,000 bond. The press did not name an attorney for her.

Published on: May 1, 2020

John Nicholas Obrien of Winter Haven, FL, Faces DUI Charges for Fatal Hit-and-Run

by Brian Silber

Police in Polk County have announced the arrest of a Winter Haven man accused of causing a fatal hit-and-run accident on Saturday while under the influence of a controlled substance.

John Nicholas Obrien, 31, was charged with DUI manslaughter and leaving the scene of a crash involving death. He is being held without bond at Polk County Jail. The press did not name an attorney for him.