Hunter
09/02/24
Three more people have been arrested for their alleged connection to a multi-subject conspiracy to defraud a local bank.
According to investigators, 27-year-0ld Dejuan Jamison of Broadway Street conducted the fraud between August 1st last year and March of this year. He attempted to steal a combined $108,399 from MidWestOne bank, and was successful in stealing over $63,200. A search warrant was executed on Jamison’s electronic accounts, allegedly showing messages where he told co-conspirators he was writing out checks. The co-conspirators would then make deposits into their accounts, and Jamison would reportedly get electronic payments from the co-conspirators to hide the transfer of money.
Last week, Jamison was charged with Ongoing Criminal Conduct, 1st degree Theft, Money Laundering, Dominion or Control of a Firearm as a Felon, Forgery, a Controlled Substance Violation, and Failure to Affix Tax Stamp. If convicted on all charges, Jamison could be sentenced to up to 65 years in prison.
Three co-conspirators were also arrested and charged with Money Laundering, Theft, and Conspiracy to commit a Non-Forcible Felony. They include 43-year-old Sharetta Jamison, 24-year-old Lemark Benson, and 21-year-old Darren Richardson, all of Iowa City.
Three more alleged suspects have now been arrested.
22-year-old Brittney Jones was charged with Money Laundering and 2nd degree Theft; 60-year-old Brian Jamison was charged with Conspiracy to commit a Felony and 4th degree theft; and 30-year-old Mariah Bentley was charged with Money Laundering, Conspiracy to commit a Felony, and 2nd degree Theft.
The six co-conspirators face prison sentences ranging from six to 25 years if convicted.