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Police arrest four in connection to thefts from Lowe’s

By Derek Jordan
Herald/Review
Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, Oct 01, 2008 - 05:18:57 am MST

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SIERRA VISTA — Four people were arrested as part of an ongoing investigation examining more than $13,000 in unpaid merchandise from the Lowe’s home improvement store, police said.

The investigation began Aug. 28 when a Sierra Vista police officer arrived at Lowe’s, 3700 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, after being contacted by the store’s loss prevention team. Once there, Jimmy Holmgren, 36, was arrested in connection with the scheme, which involved more than $13,000 in merchandise, including washers and dryers, said Tracy Grady, public information officer for the Sierra Vista Police Department.

Two more arrests were made nearly a month later.

Lisa M. Leon, 29, and Jerry H. Wingate, 36, were arrested after Special Operations investigators served two search warrants stemming from the investigation, according to police on Tuesday.

They were both charged with fraudulent schemes and felony theft. As a result of the search warrant, Leon also was charged with possession of narcotics, possession of paraphernalia and misconduct with weapons.

Each person was held on $40,000 bond. Wingate has bonded out, police said.

Another person, Pierra Goins, 52, was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the investigation and charged with fraudulent schemes and felony theft.

Investigators have found merchandise and appliances in more than eight locations in Sierra Vista, police said.

It is not being revealed how many people are thought to be involved with the fraud scheme, according to police.

Police say they continue to investigate.

Herald/review reporter Derek Jordan can be reached at 515-4680.

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to Old Cheyenne wrote on Nov 3, 2008 11:18 AM:

" I am talking about the Wingates. All these articles talk so much about them...what about Augustin Conteras??? He is the reason for these fraud transactions. He should be TOP STORY...not the Wingates. "

Old Cheyenne wrote on Oct 31, 2008 7:50 AM:

" Yes like thieves tend to jump to-and act on-conclusions.. The Loews thieves should of Slowed down and think carefully about what they were doing and there would of not be a reason to the pointing fingers and writing nonsense. YOU Get the facts first... "

think about it wrote on Oct 30, 2008 11:04 AM:

" Angry people tend to jump to-and act on-conclusions, and some of those conclusions can be very inaccurate. Slow down and think carefully about what you all write before pointing fingers and writing nonsense. Get facts first... "

cochisechat.com wrote on Oct 20, 2008 11:22 AM:

" Well any follow up on this story? Or is the Herald helping the guys keep a low profile? "

omg wrote on Oct 18, 2008 12:11 AM:

" no where in the article does it say he was the ring leader...to the other guy that wrote i should get over it..honey i am over it i don't get no thrills off of what the other idiots have to write and i'm not on here ofter pay attention to how many times i wrote compared to everyone else...... "

To OMG wrote on Oct 15, 2008 7:41 PM:

" Your wonder why people are focusing on certain people? Who was the leader of the pack? Who is the well known person involved in this? "

To Citizen.... wrote on Oct 15, 2008 4:03 PM:

" Amen! I think he should be hanging his head low too!!! Too bad I still see him around town acting like nothing has happened. He should be ashamed!! I hope this doesn't hurt his other business partner or other people that aren't involved. "

To OMG wrote on Oct 15, 2008 1:23 PM:

" I see you come here often and get your thrills on telling other people to get over it when you should do the same. "

public record shows wrote on Oct 15, 2008 11:19 AM:

" this isn't Ms. Leon's first rodeo. http://www.criminalsearches.com/
Mr. Wingate isn't exactly a saint either. "

Keep Going wrote on Oct 15, 2008 10:32 AM:

" Come one people...KEEP GOING! Only 166 more comments and this will be the most talked about story! "

omg wrote on Oct 14, 2008 9:58 PM:

" why is there so much focus on "Jerry & lisa" other people were involved in the crime as well. Not just them. I agree with "get a life" and "seriously. why don't you all focus on the rapist and child molesters . our economy is to crap and people are having hard times it happens to the best of us..move on get over it!! "

To Citizen wrote on Oct 14, 2008 9:01 AM:

" Couldn't have said it better myself!! "

Citizen wrote on Oct 14, 2008 5:29 AM:

" Jerry Wingate has worn the badge of "Big Man on Campus" in Sierra Vista, strutting around town like a peacock. Jerry should hang his head low for damaging the reputations of his family and business associates. Shame on him. "

Old Cheyenne wrote on Oct 14, 2008 4:15 AM:

" I can bet "GET A LIFE" is back and reading this. BTW what happened to here is a part of life. "

America in GOD WE TRUST wrote on Oct 13, 2008 10:38 PM:

" McCain is gonna bring back the good all days.
WORK HARD AND SERVE YOUR COUNTRY!
IT'S NOT WHAT YOUR COUNTRY CAN DO FOR YOU ITS WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR COUNTRY........JFK
THANKS TO ALL GOD BLESS
BROWN BOY "

nik wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:35 PM:

" It is obvious that the real villain here is John McCain. "

GET A LIFE wrote on Oct 13, 2008 9:09 AM:

" Bunch of anonymous people feeding off of each others ridiculous comments. Like groping around in the dark with strangers. I won't even come back here to read your asinine reply to this. I'm not glued to my computer like you are. I will be enjoying the sunshine. "

lapulapu wrote on Oct 13, 2008 7:26 AM:

" To much scams to many teekers.
The LAW is just not doing what it should do.
Do the crime do the time.........
Sorry BOYS & GIRLS You got to go. "

simple minds wrote on Oct 12, 2008 5:25 PM:

" Funny how the AMERICAN card comes in to play when people get on the defense! Amusing!! "

Boycott wrote on Oct 12, 2008 5:12 PM:

" Ihave eaten at the Peakcock many times and won't any more. Unless Jerry is cleared. I've also told my friends about what happened and they aren't going either. In terms of Rendevouz been there once and won't go back. If you have no respect for someone else's business I won't have respect for yours. "

Laughable wrote on Oct 12, 2008 11:39 AM:

" You think by telling someone their grammer sucks is like kicking them in the gut? What Jerry and Lisa did was wrong and YOU arent gonna change that by putting someones grammer and spelling down. Its almost funny how you come here specifically to do that, I would be embarassed if I were you!! "

Old Cheyenne wrote on Oct 12, 2008 3:12 AM:

" We have the right to boycott a business regardless of how much interest a criminal has in it. The business alsi is NOT a franchise. Regardless if an employee screws up, we AMERICANS have a right to boycott the Store or Franchise.
"A boycott is a form of consumer activism involving the act of voluntarily abstaining from using, buying, or dealing with someone or some other organization as an expression of protest." "

concerned wrote on Oct 11, 2008 4:33 PM:

" How quickly everyone changes focus. Why are we worried so much about spelling and everything that is not relevant to the situation? There is another party in this matter that i'm sure is suffering and has part ownership in this business. How unfair for him. Thieves as they are will HOPEFULLY get the punishment that is due them. Don't force the other owner pay for their mistakes. Shame on all of you, that is like boycotting a fast food franchise because one employee screwed up your order. Think before you slander. "

BBB Member wrote on Oct 11, 2008 3:19 AM:

" Who cars about spelling anyways. These people stole, period! Does not matter how much or how little. Flat out stole. They need to tried and prosecuted, for there greed and shame they bring to the rest of Sierra Vista business owners. SHAME! "

LM wrote on Oct 10, 2008 5:39 PM:

" Looks like we should pass the override!! LOL Why would someone endanger their job by giving away merchandise for the fun of it? I have a good idea what I will be paying at the register, don't most people? This was a planned event. We live in a society where a person is innocent till proven guilty. We don't know all the facts. When the investigators are done, hopefully the right people will be serving time. "

To Amused wrote on Oct 10, 2008 4:04 PM:

" Looks like you went to the same "grammer school" that everyone else went to. If you're going to put everyone else down, you should at least make sure that you take your own advice and use the spell check option.
FYI, you're not suppose to use present and past tense within the same sentence. Come on back to grammer school with us, we'll save you a seat! "

To Amused wrote on Oct 10, 2008 11:07 AM:

" Lok who is callin the ketle blak?
It is qite easy to reed an opinion if a word is misspelled, but difficultwhenwordsarerantogether. "

To Amused wrote on Oct 10, 2008 8:20 AM:

" Looks like some people need to go to spacebar school. "

Amused wrote on Oct 10, 2008 4:58 AM:

" Anyone learn how to spell in grammar school or atleast learn how to use spell check these days? Interesting comments but for crying outloud, learn how to spell people!!! "

Get Real wrote on Oct 9, 2008 4:02 PM:

" Yummm, I think I'll go eat at The Peacock tonight and then head over to Rendevouz afterwards. I'm sure all of you who claim you will now boycott these 2 places have never even been to these places! The truth of the matter is they are one of a kind establishments, so if you're boycotting them, you're the one missing out and us regulars will have a more enjoyable time if you stayed at home anyways! "

Concerned wrote on Oct 9, 2008 11:19 AM:

" They had to have some sort of evidence to even arrest anyone of these thieves. People are not always what they seem to be. I'm sick and tired of the taxpayers and hard working people having to foot the bill for ignorant and stupid people like these. Oh yeah and when are they going to arrest the rest of the Lowes thieves? "

large taxes wrote on Oct 9, 2008 9:29 AM:

" The Herald article a year ago linked below, did not have the full history of that location. It was originally built as the Sirloin Stockade back in the 1980s. Then it was a "quasi" night club, (all ages I believe) for a while in the late 80s. I think the problem with it may be it is such a large building and property and thus a HUGE property tax, which means you have a lot of tax to pay just to break even. Another reason to vote no to property taxes such as the override. "

Not Fair wrote on Oct 9, 2008 8:58 AM:

" You are still forgetting that Jerry is PART owner of Rendevouz. The other owner doesn't deserve to have the club boycotted. He is a hard working, stand up guy. Plus you still don't know all of the details about what Jerry has actually done. How about waiting until you get some facts before you crucify someone and their business? "

A thought wrote on Oct 9, 2008 8:43 AM:

" It has nothing to do with a curse...it's just a prime example as to what happens when you become greedy. "

to bogus wrote on Oct 8, 2008 6:28 PM:

" This case has everything to do with Rendevouz and the Peacock. Jerry works at one and is a partial owner of the other. In short he is a leader and supposed to set an example for his employees and his customers. And just what kind of leadership has he shown? Stealing. What a good example. If his personal morals are like this, his business ethics musn't be too good either which is why citizens should boycott Rendevouz night club. "

cochisechat.com wrote on Oct 8, 2008 3:48 AM:

" Is it really a curse or not?
http://www.svherald.com/articles/2007/10/08/news/doc4709e1c1842b4584615934.txt "

Hmmm wrote on Oct 7, 2008 10:06 PM:

" Maybe the Chamber of Commerce should hold a political meet and greet at Rendevous... The character of the Chamber just got blown away by this mess for working with Wingate and advertising his business. They couldn't have been more wrong. Who else is the Chamber in bed with? "

Marisv wrote on Oct 7, 2008 6:26 PM:

" I think it is the curse of the lot....Read the Herald article about the curse...it started when Tres Amigos was built and since that failure, (and all the rest, to include the last one, Dawn's)the lot has been doomed.... "

Oh my wrote on Oct 7, 2008 4:14 PM:

" When I had work done on my house my contractor always asked for one manager. I'm glad I can account for all of the stuff that was bought for my house. A large ad was taken out in the Herald the week this all went down...huh "

Funny wrote on Oct 7, 2008 3:36 PM:

" I think it's funny that people can spend all the time reading these comments, get worked up about it, then tell everyone else to get a life. "

BOGUS wrote on Oct 7, 2008 3:28 PM:

" Why is it all about Jerry? or Lisa? What about the Lowes employee this should lay on his shoulders or others at Lowes if they were involved more . Everyone would take a discount if offered. Rendezvous has nothing to do with this and neither does the Peacock for you negative people on here who think you know so much...half are probably unemployed! Don't do nothing for the community but think you have a right to judge how long is your wrap sheet? that is why we have judges/jury "

Speaking of... wrote on Oct 7, 2008 3:14 PM:

" Since all of you are looking at this as being a business issue, why don't you look at the article from the Boys and Girls Club of Sierra Vista in newspaper last week. They posted an article saying "thanks" to the owners of Rendezvous for raising a lot of money for their organization. In fact, they also raised money for the breast cancer foundation and the Ronald McDonald House. People make poor choices, but that doesn't mean they are bad people. Who are you to judge? "

sad wrote on Oct 7, 2008 11:41 AM:

" Here is the news story take it for what it is worth... there is no outcome yet and nothing even says that they are fully responsibly entirely for these actions.
On mention uninvolved entities and people-So it is ok to hurt the lives of the other owner or employees because of a NEWS story???BECAUSE point blank this is a story for now!! I am sure it is no shocker that I care for these people very much and think it is just sad and something they will deal with period. No help needed from you SV residence but thanks!! "

Old Cheyenne wrote on Oct 7, 2008 9:06 AM:

" Overall it's a sad story. Here you have a business man throwing all he got away for $13,000. Still they broke the LAW and deserves to be punished. Innocent until proven Guilty? Yes. But come on people it's obvious they are guilty. And to "Get A Life": Relax people are just writing in this blog having a good time debating the issue, that's why this blog exist, don't take it to heart, were not the jury anyway. Still.... for a measly $13,000. Tsst, tsst, tsst. "

Seriously wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:56 AM:

" Get used to it folks-these aren't real thieves, these are most likely people who are struggling to get by. It doesn't make it right, if they are indeed guilty, which has not yet been proven, as folks are faced with the hardships of the bad economy I am sure we will see more stores facing losses of this nature. "

Get a grip bob wrote on Oct 7, 2008 7:30 AM:

" There is nothing in the article that mentions Meth, so why on earth would you bother to drag that in here? Did these people possibly do something very stupid?? YES, but does that mean that they are crack heads?? NO! Really, go back to bed and find your brain. "

hmmmmmm wrote on Oct 6, 2008 11:29 PM:

" All I can say is...... KARMA!!!!! "

GET A LIFE wrote on Oct 6, 2008 11:13 PM:

" What happened to innocent until proven guilty??? I thought OJ was in town from the drama on this blog?!?!?! If employees from Lowe's were being dishonest then punish them! For the people who really know those who are named " Jerry & Lisa" then you will know that this is ridiculous! And they don't need to steal items from anywhere... Some small town people are trying to make a really big name for themselves.... Everyone knows the truth that matters! Focus on rapist or a child molester, something that really matters! "

cochisechat.com wrote on Oct 6, 2008 10:46 PM:

" More info and picture can be found on the SV City's Official Site.

http://www.ci.sierra-vista.az.us/cms1//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1803&Itemid=950 "

bob wrote on Oct 6, 2008 7:25 PM:

" I have one word for you: "METH!" "

To OMG wrote on Oct 6, 2008 6:11 PM:

" Cause you come here just like everyone else makes you a better person. People are gonna think what they want about a theif. "

PLEASE wrote on Oct 6, 2008 4:18 PM:

" All you guys really need to get a life...this will all blow over and this town will have something new to talk about. People make mistakes, and that is what the judge and jury are for. GET A LIFE and quit trying to slander people's names. "

Explained wrote on Oct 6, 2008 2:00 PM:

" I think it's only fair to mention the company b/c as a business co-owner, you represent your business at all times...on AND off the clock, especially if you reside in a small community. Look at it this way, if he was being recognized in the paper for something positive, his business would most likely be menitoned. It's only fair to do the same when he's done something negative. IMO, it comes with the territory. For all of you who are worried about having to pay the cost at Lowes to cover the loss, just shop at The Home Depot instead. "

Hold On wrote on Oct 6, 2008 1:15 PM:

" Any of you ever heard of innocent until proven guilty? If you were accused of a crime, would you appreciate being tried and convicted in a blog? And saying that you are going to boycott any business associated with some of these individuals is just plain ignorant. Following that logic, why don't you boycott Lowes, since one of their employees was allegedly involved? I know only one of those involved, and that person only in passing, but I ask that common sense return and that you treat others as you would want to be treated. "

BAC wrote on Oct 4, 2008 7:18 PM:

" Jerry co-onwing the club does make a differance, he is a co-owner of a local company, him getting caught doing this says that he has no respect for other companies in town and in turn, has no respect for there customers. I would also say that his actions are most likely spilling over into the nightclub somehow. "

Morals wrote on Oct 4, 2008 6:38 PM:

" The point is that if you are stealing like this, and apparently a lot of thought went in to this plan, that you can't have a lot of morals and ethical standards. So if Jerry and the others live their life like this, they must live their business life like this as well. Am I getting a watered down drink when I go there? Shorted on the food? Overcharged. Get it. "

OMG wrote on Oct 4, 2008 3:43 PM:

" LIKE I SAID WHO CARES IF HE OWES A BUSINESS THE BUSINESS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE LEFT OR THE OTHER OWNERS.. That's good that you will never go back to Rendezvous. You are just one less ignorant person that i have to see there. i did not say that the theft was a mistake i said EVERYONE makes mistakes..so what. if it bother you that much then don't shop at lowes.. point blank GET OVER IT! QUIT WASTING TIME AND FIND THE OTHER IDIOTS IN THIS TOWN THAT ARE TRYING TO STEAL OUR CHILDREN. "

Sierra Vistan wrote on Oct 4, 2008 2:23 PM:

" Jerry is a shady character anyway. There are many a mornings I have seen him intoxicated at Cafe Ole,hitting on the young girls. How did his business get a liquor license? They might be parents but that does not mean they are grown up. "

Give me a Break wrote on Oct 4, 2008 12:00 PM:

" As I have stated before, What they did was not right. However, we do not know the details and a lot of judgments are being made. I can almost bet that everyone here knows Jerry, Lisa and their friends, or have had some encounter with them. Otherwise no one would even care enough to write on here. With that being said, many of you sound like scorned women or jealous men. What is done is done, quit
slandering businesses, pick up a book, go to a movie or find something else productive to do. I know I will. "

To OMG wrote on Oct 4, 2008 6:50 AM:

" Are you justifying theft calling it a mistake? Not everyone would walk our of Lowes with $1200 worth of merchandise, and pay $200 for it, in fact very few. I would have went straight to the management if offered that. "

To OMG wrote on Oct 4, 2008 6:32 AM:

" The business he owns has everything to do with the story. It is called character. I for one will not visit the rendevoz again. To have been caught in something like this costs us all money as Lowes must raise prices to cover theft. He has made us pay high prices. IF he was just an employee that is one thing. But the co owner is something else. "

OMG wrote on Oct 3, 2008 9:54 PM:

" Rally people!! who cares is he is the co owner of Rendezvous. the business has nothing to do with what happened just like give me a break wrote i'm sure everyone has skeletons in their closets, i'm sure everyone has done something stupid in their lives that they regret everyone makes mistakes. get over it already everyone tries to save a buck sometime in their lives, i'm sure if you all were getting something for free you wouldn't hesitate to take it!!! leese call me if you need something!! "

WOW2 wrote on Oct 3, 2008 8:42 PM:

" Who else is going to be included in these blogs....now the Peacock has to be mentioned. Everyone needs to lay off and wait............. "

Think about it wrote on Oct 3, 2008 7:38 PM:

" Mr Wingate is the co owner of rendezvous. Stealing things like he and his friends did costs every citizen as stores have to raise their prices to cover thefts like this. So why not go to other clubs and spend your money and not his. I mean like he doesn't earn enough there that he and his friends have to resort to stealing and we all pay for it. "

optional wrote on Oct 3, 2008 5:01 PM:

" To the police investigation: Why aren't you listing the other people involved. It would be nice to find out who these other thieves are. "

To Gilie wrote on Oct 3, 2008 3:40 PM:

" Colors of Success, Rendezvous, Peacock, or any other previous employers these people had should not be blamed – these 4 people should be blamed for their actions. Please quit being ignorant and stop pointing fingers at previous employers as they have nothing to do with this situation. Colors is a wonderful program to help the kids in the community. We don’t blame Sierra Vista for having ignorant people like you. "

To Bogus wrote on Oct 3, 2008 10:38 AM:

" If the Herald would have written an article about this theft, and explained how it was carried out, there wouldn't be as many comments or questions. But it is par for the course, for the Herald to leave us to fill in the blanks. We actually learn more from the posters than from reading the article. "

Bogus wrote on Oct 3, 2008 8:26 AM:

" Waiting......apparently you have no life and get your kicks off of others miserys, yes its not rocket surgery how it was done, but when someone like you doesn't know all the facts should probably just keep his ignorance to themselves. this goes on in retail stores all the time and for years. You don't need a in depth article you need a life! "

Waiting... wrote on Oct 3, 2008 7:32 AM:

" ...for more arrests. This is only half the story.
To Bogus: The people who had the stolen items most certainly knew what was going on, not just the store employee. When was the last time you paid $6 for a cart load of stuff from Lowe's? Oh, I guess if you only pay for one item but take everything else anyway. They knew exactly what was going on.
I hope the Herald prints a (very long) in depth article about these incidents when the case is wrapped up. "

COS Program Coordinator wrote on Oct 2, 2008 10:13 PM:

" I challenge you to educate yourself on the situation before stating an uneducated opinion such as some of the bloggers. If you want to learn more about Colors of Success Inc. please feel free to call me, Curtis Washington at 520-266-5017 or stop by our office at 4116 Avienda Cochise Ste D at any time. You can also visit our website at www.colorsofsuccess.com "

COS Program Coordinator wrote on Oct 2, 2008 10:07 PM:

" Mr. Goins has not be employed with COS for over a year and a half. He is not the founder of the company. Over the past year and half we have graduated over 75 youth who were not on target to graduated. We have sent over 45 youth to college or post secondary training and currently have 15 you attending college now. The other agencies these folks worked for are continuing business as usally also. It is not fair to slander fair to slander any of the past companies or business these folks worked for. "

COS Program Coordinator wrote on Oct 2, 2008 10:04 PM:

" Let me start of by saying this article is not about Colors of Success Inc. This article is about a few folks who are accused of theft and fraud. The Agencies these folks worked for is irrelevant. If their past jobs are a factor, then this means Colors of Success Inc., The State of Arizona Juvenile Correction, Government Contractors, and few local Businesses would be scams according to a few bloggers here. "

Lets just get along wrote on Oct 2, 2008 8:44 PM:

" It appears the the Jerry is a co-owner of the rendevous. Misspelling stealing is not a crime, stealing is. Being a co-owner is more than being a fraction, oh yes, 1/2. Steal from someone and give to charities, what a concept. Karma. "

Give me a break wrote on Oct 2, 2008 5:30 PM:

" Although I agree that there is a lesson to be learned here, I think you are all being very self righteous. I guarantee you all have some skeletons in your closet. Keep that in mind when making judgments of others. Oh and please learn to spell before posting a blog. "STEELING"???? Come on now. "

For thought... wrote on Oct 2, 2008 1:47 PM:

" Talking bad about Rendezvous will not do the public any good. It wasn't the business or the other owner that had anything to do with this mess. Why not focus on the number of charitable donations they have given over the last year! Give them a break! If Jerry did something wrong, it will be taken care of. Let the law do their job. Innocent until proven guilty...remember? "

ooooooooooh wrote on Oct 2, 2008 1:31 PM:

" You deserve it!!!!!!!! "

What Ever wrote on Oct 2, 2008 12:25 PM:

" I don't feel sorry for any of the families involved. They all new what they were getting into when they purchased these items from these people. All of them are always out to "Get a Deal" and now it has come back to bite them in the butt! "

Wow. wrote on Oct 2, 2008 11:55 AM:

" While I do agree that all parties should take responsibility for their actions and pay the price, I think there are some things to remember... First and foremost, Jerry may be an owner of Rendezvous but Rendezvous did not commit the crime. There is no reason that the other honest people who work for and with the club should be lumped in with these acts. If you want to put blame on someone put it on the ones who broke the law, not on the bar. Jerry is a fraction of that bar plain and simple. "

Get it right wrote on Oct 2, 2008 11:21 AM:

" There is NO information or report that states Rendezvous or the other owner are involved in the investigation. Get all the facts before you slander a local business' name. "

so stupid wrote on Oct 2, 2008 10:20 AM:

" Just so you all know Jerry is not the "owner", he is the co-owner. Don't forget that the other other had NOTHING to do with this, nor did the business. Don't point fingers at people who did nothing wrong. "

SV Mom wrote on Oct 2, 2008 8:17 AM:

" They are all parents! Poor kids to have such bad examples! "

dont forget the drugs wrote on Oct 2, 2008 6:57 AM:

" Oh yeah the girl was innocent never mind the possession of narcotics, possession of paraphernalia "

Sorry wrote on Oct 2, 2008 6:36 AM:

" I didn't know who owned the nightclub, but thanks for the info. As for a decent citizen...obviously not. You people put blind trust into anyone with a little cash...this is what you get. Hammer-innocent til proven guity are just words in this country anymore. Grow up-what is it you all LOVE to tell teens...do the crime, be prepared to do the time. Hope whomever Jimmy leaves in charge of his place doesn't turn the tables and start stealing from him. But that would be just deserts. "

Gilie wrote on Oct 1, 2008 10:31 PM:

" Wow!! about time some of this criminals are booked! I guess that shows you what Colors of Success is about. take a closer look at it. do you want to deal with this guys?? I'ts a good thing that this gang is behind bars. "

Just Saying wrote on Oct 1, 2008 9:42 PM:

" You know that saying, "What comes around goes around. It's sad to think other people are going to be effected by Jerry's wrong doing. "

To typing in caps wrote on Oct 1, 2008 8:26 PM:

" That doesn't get your message across any better, in fact most of us think that is rude. You say speedy trial, and jail them? Why not just shoot them, being they are accused? "

Gil wrote on Oct 1, 2008 5:49 PM:

" Why weren't police photos of these suspects printed like in other police arrest cases? Why isn't RENDEZVOUS night club mentioned? "

JUSTICE FOR ALL wrote on Oct 1, 2008 5:09 PM:

" NOTHING IS FREE IN LIFE, SAVE THE TAX PAYERS $$$ AND HAVE A SPEEDY TRIAL AND SEND THEM ALL TO JAIL. ITS NOT FAIR FOR US HARD WORKING FAMILES THAT SAVE TO PURCHASE NEEDED APPLIANCES LIKE WASHER AND DRYERS ETC. "

Hereford wrote on Oct 1, 2008 4:34 PM:

" If the people who were steeling from that store were in management then they could get away with it. And people who buy items and use them and bring them back and claim they don't work is also steeling from the hard working people in any store. You all are guilty steeling. Eventually all stores may not return items at all because of all the dishonest people in this world. "

A Friend wrote on Oct 1, 2008 3:10 PM:

" Jimmy, what the heck were you thinking? I hope all works out for you in the long run. You have my number give me a call if you need to talk to someone. "

Concerned wrote on Oct 1, 2008 2:53 PM:

" Hammer of Justice....have you forgotten that you are innocent until proven guilty? There is a lot more to this story than you and I know so don't judge anyone until all of the evidence has been presented. "

Wow wrote on Oct 1, 2008 1:29 PM:

" isn't that jerry part of the club rendevous? sad...he is a business owner and would do that to another business. "

If you want news wrote on Oct 1, 2008 12:21 PM:

" Channel 4 and a Tucson paper said a least one of the thiefs was an employee. "

optional wrote on Oct 1, 2008 11:42 AM:

" This has been talked about on the street for two months now. People i know have purchased items from these people, Its about time something happened. It just sickens me that they thought they could get away with it...shame on them.//// "

Throw the Book at Them wrote on Oct 1, 2008 10:59 AM:

" Sounds like an inside job. Hope the jury/judge, if they are found guilty, go hard on them. Too often around here, criminals are given probation and a fine when what they need is jail time and to pay back every penney they took. Force some personal responsibility on these crooks! "

Good Grief wrote on Oct 1, 2008 10:26 AM:

" It is amazing what people think they can get away with. It does not seem that $13K, especially split 3 or 4 ways would be worth getting caught over. Wingate is a surprise, considering he is a business owner (Rendezvous nightclub) himself and would probably not appreciate getting stolen from. Sad times. How abot just working hard and getting ahead on your own merits, instead of doing so at the expense of others? "

Rumor has it wrote on Oct 1, 2008 10:24 AM:

" Sad that people would behave like this, especially since some of the people involved are supposed to be good members in the community and would only be hurting for money because of their own greed and need for status. "

Insider wrote on Oct 1, 2008 10:03 AM:

" I know that they were ringing up some items but made it look like the big appliances were being rung up but were not. They have been looking into this for a long time. At least these people were caught. I do feel bad for the families that were affected. "

Bogus wrote on Oct 1, 2008 9:27 AM:

" I believe that none of the individuals listed above with the exception of Jimmy even work for Lowe's and checked out at the register, if they were given a discount that lies on the employee not the customer just because they didnt have receipts now they are arrested because the real person responsible fled the state! Why isn't he being extradited? The stuff in the girls house was probably planted and it is not illegal to own a gun. There was no misconduct but the fact she had it! I think the police are fishing and charging the wrong people! "

Hammer of Justice wrote on Oct 1, 2008 8:57 AM:

" Enjoy prison! "

Giuseppi wrote on Oct 1, 2008 7:50 AM:

" Very interesting - but how does one steal a washer or dryer without being caught? Did they not scan it at the self-help checkout stand? Or did they buy them on credit and not pay? Would be nice to hear more details on this... "

concerned wrote on Oct 1, 2008 7:20 AM:

" If anyone doesn't know, Jerry Wingate is the owner of Rendezvous night club on Fry Blvd. "

Wow wrote on Oct 1, 2008 7:05 AM:

" What a articulate, informative article. How was the fraud done? What exactly did these individuals do? "

Finally wrote on Oct 1, 2008 6:39 AM:

" It is about time the newspaper printed a story about this. "