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Missing Connecticut Woman Found in California, Arrested in Alleged Bay Area Bank-Fraud Scheme

Investigators describe a traveling fraud ring, with seized records now under review for additional suspects.

Overview

  • Carleen McGeachie, 42, was arrested on Feb. 19 in Sonoma County after months of reports of fraudulent withdrawals at Bay Area banks.
  • Detectives identified fellow suspects as New Yorkers Richard Logan and Heaven Richards and detained the trio after observing attempted withdrawals during surveillance.
  • A search of a Vacaville hotel room uncovered fake IDs, credit cards, and more than $15,000 in cash, with additional evidence recovered from McGeachie’s car.
  • The three are jailed on bank-fraud and identity-theft allegations as investigators review financial records tied to the scheme.
  • New Haven police confirmed McGeachie is the formerly missing woman, and her Connecticut case is now closed while authorities pursue additional suspects.