Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities have arrested Joseph George Shockley, born April 28, 1963, on March 2, 2025, for felony theft by swindle under Minnesota Statute 609.52.2(4). The charge of theft by swindle applies when someone deceives another party through fraud, trickery, or misrepresentation to obtain money or property unlawfully. This type of crime can… Continue reading Joseph George Shockley Arrested in Polk County for Felony Theft by Swindle – What Happened?
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Joseph Shockley Sentenced for Theft by Swindle in Polk County
CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me)— Joseph George Shockley, 61, formerly of Crookston, was sentenced on Thursday to 135 days in jail and five years of probation. A violation of this probation could result in a 42-month prison sentence. Shockley entered an Alford plea last fall to a charge of theft by swindle, acknowledging that sufficient evidence existed… Continue reading Joseph Shockley Sentenced for Theft by Swindle in Polk County
Fraudster’s Web: The Saga of Joseph George Shockley
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Joseph George Shockley, 61, faces severe consequences as he pleads not guilty to theft by swindling, a crime that could land him behind bars for up to 20 years. In a chilling tale of deception, Shockley allegedly preyed upon unsuspecting victims, orchestrating a web of lies that left them financially… Continue reading Fraudster’s Web: The Saga of Joseph George Shockley