Hunter
08/27/24
An Iowa City man was arrested on multiple counts after allegedly orchestrating a check-fraud conspiracy with 12 others to defraud MidWestOne bank.
According to investigators, 27-year-0ld Dejuan Jamison of Broadway Street conducted the fraud between August 1st last year and March 23rd of this year. He attempted to steal a combined $108,399 from the 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.
The search warrant at Jamison’s residence also turned up a large quantity of marijuana, vape cartridges, marijuana wax and ten Adderall pills. The warrant also allegedly discovered numerous messages indicating Jamison involved in the sale of marijuana. A loaded 9mm handgun was also discovered under Jamison’s mattress. He is prohibited from owning firearms due to a felony conviction in 2023.
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. They face prison sentences ranging from 20 to 25 years.