The Craven County Sheriff’s Office has identified a suspect in a fraud investigation after previously asking for the public’s help.
Deputies said they asked for assistance Aug. 12 in identifying a man wanted for questioning in a fraud case. At the time, the sheriff’s office said the man was operating a black Cadillac Escalade with a fictitious registration.
The sheriff’s office said an investigation by its Criminal Investigation Bureau identified 27-year-old Jeancarlos Castellanos of New York, New York, as the suspect.
Deputies said a warrant has been issued for Castellanos on charges of:
Felony identity theftFelony financial card theftFelony obtaining property by false pretenseFelony conspiracy
The sheriff’s office said Castellanos is also suspected of similar crimes spanning from Florida to Pennsylvania.
Anyone with information on Castellanos’ location is asked to contact the Craven County Sheriff’s Office at 252-636-6620, Craven County Communications at 252-633-2357 or their local law enforcement agency. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Craven County Crime Stoppers app or online at p3tips.com/986.
The charges are allegations, and Castellanos is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.