J.r.
San Antonio,#2Author of original report
Tue, September 26, 2006
Link to actual press release from Lee County Sheriff's Office: http://www.sheriffleefl.org/news/gendetails.aspx?id=4473 Press Release Repeated: Press Release 9/18/2006 Classic Car Dealer Facing Additional Charges On Tuesday, August 1, 2006, at approximately 5:00 pm, the Lee County Sheriff's Office received a report of a theft. The incident occurred at Image Motor Company, 17649 San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida. A report was taken which revealed the victim contacted Daniel Lussier of Image Motor Company, also known as Auto Image Motorcars, to purchase a 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. The price agreed upon was $50,000 dollars and a $1,000 dollar deposit was to go to a dealer in Pennsylvania for such a vehicle. In a follow-up conversation, Daniel Lussier told the victim the cost of the car would be $500 dollars more because it came with two tops. The victim approved the purchase and gave Lussier a check for $49,500 dollars on July 14, 2006. A week later the victim called Lussier to ask when to pick up the car. The victim was told there was no Corvette, he didn't have her money and he was filing bankruptcy. A follow-up by the victim with the Pennsylvania dealer confirmed only a deposit was placed on the Corvette prompting the report to the Sheriff's Office. Due to the nature of the incident, Detectives with the Lee County Sheriff's Office / State Attorney's Office Economic Crimes Unit were notified and instructed to assume the investigation. On September 5, 2006, the suspect was arrested and charged in connection with the aforementioned case. Subsequently, numerous reports were filed indicating the defendant had stolen money from sales of cars on consignment and from buyers of cars who never received delivery of titles. Additionally, Lussier is accused of taking money owed to floor planners for vehicles sold through his business. The investigation, thus far, has identified over two dozen victims from various locations including Florida, Maryland, Louisiana, Mexico, New York and other areas, with total losses to those victims exceeding $800,000 dollars. The business address is now listed as located at 1119 S.E. 12th Court, Cape Coral, Florida. Additional, victims are still coming forward with charges pending review of each complaint. Daniel Lussier remains in custody at the Lee County Jail under $250,000.00 dollars bond. He now faces 33 felony counts on the amended charges listed below. Arrest: 1 Daniel Joseph Lussier, 1817 S.W. 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL, white male, age 42 1) Rico (Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization), F.S. 895.03(3), First Degree Felony 2) Scheme To Defraud, F.S. 817.034(4)(a)1, First Degree Felony (1 count) 3) First Degree Grand Theft, F.S. 812.014, First Degree Felony (3 counts) 4) Second Degree Grand Theft, F.S. 812.014, Second Degree Felony (9 counts) 5) Grand Theft, F.S. 812.014, Third Degree Felony (16 counts) 6) Worthless Check, F.S. 832.05(2), Third Degree Felony (3 counts) A photo of the accused is available here: http://www.sheriffleefl.org/about/jaildetention/arrestbk.aspx?id=178139&bk=447804 and more information here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14896956/ and here: http://www.nbc-2.com/Investigates/articles/readinvestigativearticle.asp?articleid=8737&z=5&p=
J.r.
San Antonio,#3Author of original report
Tue, September 26, 2006
Link to actual press release from Lee County Sheriff's Office: http://www.sheriffleefl.org/news/gendetails.aspx?id=4473 Press Release Repeated: Press Release 9/18/2006 Classic Car Dealer Facing Additional Charges On Tuesday, August 1, 2006, at approximately 5:00 pm, the Lee County Sheriff's Office received a report of a theft. The incident occurred at Image Motor Company, 17649 San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida. A report was taken which revealed the victim contacted Daniel Lussier of Image Motor Company, also known as Auto Image Motorcars, to purchase a 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. The price agreed upon was $50,000 dollars and a $1,000 dollar deposit was to go to a dealer in Pennsylvania for such a vehicle. In a follow-up conversation, Daniel Lussier told the victim the cost of the car would be $500 dollars more because it came with two tops. The victim approved the purchase and gave Lussier a check for $49,500 dollars on July 14, 2006. A week later the victim called Lussier to ask when to pick up the car. The victim was told there was no Corvette, he didn't have her money and he was filing bankruptcy. A follow-up by the victim with the Pennsylvania dealer confirmed only a deposit was placed on the Corvette prompting the report to the Sheriff's Office. Due to the nature of the incident, Detectives with the Lee County Sheriff's Office / State Attorney's Office Economic Crimes Unit were notified and instructed to assume the investigation. On September 5, 2006, the suspect was arrested and charged in connection with the aforementioned case. Subsequently, numerous reports were filed indicating the defendant had stolen money from sales of cars on consignment and from buyers of cars who never received delivery of titles. Additionally, Lussier is accused of taking money owed to floor planners for vehicles sold through his business. The investigation, thus far, has identified over two dozen victims from various locations including Florida, Maryland, Louisiana, Mexico, New York and other areas, with total losses to those victims exceeding $800,000 dollars. The business address is now listed as located at 1119 S.E. 12th Court, Cape Coral, Florida. Additional, victims are still coming forward with charges pending review of each complaint. Daniel Lussier remains in custody at the Lee County Jail under $250,000.00 dollars bond. He now faces 33 felony counts on the amended charges listed below. Arrest: 1 Daniel Joseph Lussier, 1817 S.W. 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL, white male, age 42 1) Rico (Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization), F.S. 895.03(3), First Degree Felony 2) Scheme To Defraud, F.S. 817.034(4)(a)1, First Degree Felony (1 count) 3) First Degree Grand Theft, F.S. 812.014, First Degree Felony (3 counts) 4) Second Degree Grand Theft, F.S. 812.014, Second Degree Felony (9 counts) 5) Grand Theft, F.S. 812.014, Third Degree Felony (16 counts) 6) Worthless Check, F.S. 832.05(2), Third Degree Felony (3 counts) A photo of the accused is available here: http://www.sheriffleefl.org/about/jaildetention/arrestbk.aspx?id=178139&bk=447804 and more information here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14896956/ and here: http://www.nbc-2.com/Investigates/articles/readinvestigativearticle.asp?articleid=8737&z=5&p=
J.r.
San Antonio,#4Author of original report
Tue, September 26, 2006
Link to actual press release from Lee County Sheriff's Office: http://www.sheriffleefl.org/news/gendetails.aspx?id=4473 Press Release Repeated: Press Release 9/18/2006 Classic Car Dealer Facing Additional Charges On Tuesday, August 1, 2006, at approximately 5:00 pm, the Lee County Sheriff's Office received a report of a theft. The incident occurred at Image Motor Company, 17649 San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida. A report was taken which revealed the victim contacted Daniel Lussier of Image Motor Company, also known as Auto Image Motorcars, to purchase a 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. The price agreed upon was $50,000 dollars and a $1,000 dollar deposit was to go to a dealer in Pennsylvania for such a vehicle. In a follow-up conversation, Daniel Lussier told the victim the cost of the car would be $500 dollars more because it came with two tops. The victim approved the purchase and gave Lussier a check for $49,500 dollars on July 14, 2006. A week later the victim called Lussier to ask when to pick up the car. The victim was told there was no Corvette, he didn't have her money and he was filing bankruptcy. A follow-up by the victim with the Pennsylvania dealer confirmed only a deposit was placed on the Corvette prompting the report to the Sheriff's Office. Due to the nature of the incident, Detectives with the Lee County Sheriff's Office / State Attorney's Office Economic Crimes Unit were notified and instructed to assume the investigation. On September 5, 2006, the suspect was arrested and charged in connection with the aforementioned case. Subsequently, numerous reports were filed indicating the defendant had stolen money from sales of cars on consignment and from buyers of cars who never received delivery of titles. Additionally, Lussier is accused of taking money owed to floor planners for vehicles sold through his business. The investigation, thus far, has identified over two dozen victims from various locations including Florida, Maryland, Louisiana, Mexico, New York and other areas, with total losses to those victims exceeding $800,000 dollars. The business address is now listed as located at 1119 S.E. 12th Court, Cape Coral, Florida. Additional, victims are still coming forward with charges pending review of each complaint. Daniel Lussier remains in custody at the Lee County Jail under $250,000.00 dollars bond. He now faces 33 felony counts on the amended charges listed below. Arrest: 1 Daniel Joseph Lussier, 1817 S.W. 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL, white male, age 42 1) Rico (Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization), F.S. 895.03(3), First Degree Felony 2) Scheme To Defraud, F.S. 817.034(4)(a)1, First Degree Felony (1 count) 3) First Degree Grand Theft, F.S. 812.014, First Degree Felony (3 counts) 4) Second Degree Grand Theft, F.S. 812.014, Second Degree Felony (9 counts) 5) Grand Theft, F.S. 812.014, Third Degree Felony (16 counts) 6) Worthless Check, F.S. 832.05(2), Third Degree Felony (3 counts) A photo of the accused is available here: http://www.sheriffleefl.org/about/jaildetention/arrestbk.aspx?id=178139&bk=447804 and more information here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14896956/ and here: http://www.nbc-2.com/Investigates/articles/readinvestigativearticle.asp?articleid=8737&z=5&p=
J.r.
San Antonio,#5Author of original report
Tue, September 26, 2006
Link to actual press release from Lee County Sheriff's Office: http://www.sheriffleefl.org/news/gendetails.aspx?id=4473 Press Release Repeated: Press Release 9/18/2006 Classic Car Dealer Facing Additional Charges On Tuesday, August 1, 2006, at approximately 5:00 pm, the Lee County Sheriff's Office received a report of a theft. The incident occurred at Image Motor Company, 17649 San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida. A report was taken which revealed the victim contacted Daniel Lussier of Image Motor Company, also known as Auto Image Motorcars, to purchase a 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. The price agreed upon was $50,000 dollars and a $1,000 dollar deposit was to go to a dealer in Pennsylvania for such a vehicle. In a follow-up conversation, Daniel Lussier told the victim the cost of the car would be $500 dollars more because it came with two tops. The victim approved the purchase and gave Lussier a check for $49,500 dollars on July 14, 2006. A week later the victim called Lussier to ask when to pick up the car. The victim was told there was no Corvette, he didn't have her money and he was filing bankruptcy. A follow-up by the victim with the Pennsylvania dealer confirmed only a deposit was placed on the Corvette prompting the report to the Sheriff's Office. Due to the nature of the incident, Detectives with the Lee County Sheriff's Office / State Attorney's Office Economic Crimes Unit were notified and instructed to assume the investigation. On September 5, 2006, the suspect was arrested and charged in connection with the aforementioned case. Subsequently, numerous reports were filed indicating the defendant had stolen money from sales of cars on consignment and from buyers of cars who never received delivery of titles. Additionally, Lussier is accused of taking money owed to floor planners for vehicles sold through his business. The investigation, thus far, has identified over two dozen victims from various locations including Florida, Maryland, Louisiana, Mexico, New York and other areas, with total losses to those victims exceeding $800,000 dollars. The business address is now listed as located at 1119 S.E. 12th Court, Cape Coral, Florida. Additional, victims are still coming forward with charges pending review of each complaint. Daniel Lussier remains in custody at the Lee County Jail under $250,000.00 dollars bond. He now faces 33 felony counts on the amended charges listed below. Arrest: 1 Daniel Joseph Lussier, 1817 S.W. 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL, white male, age 42 1) Rico (Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization), F.S. 895.03(3), First Degree Felony 2) Scheme To Defraud, F.S. 817.034(4)(a)1, First Degree Felony (1 count) 3) First Degree Grand Theft, F.S. 812.014, First Degree Felony (3 counts) 4) Second Degree Grand Theft, F.S. 812.014, Second Degree Felony (9 counts) 5) Grand Theft, F.S. 812.014, Third Degree Felony (16 counts) 6) Worthless Check, F.S. 832.05(2), Third Degree Felony (3 counts) A photo of the accused is available here: http://www.sheriffleefl.org/about/jaildetention/arrestbk.aspx?id=178139&bk=447804 and more information here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14896956/ and here: http://www.nbc-2.com/Investigates/articles/readinvestigativearticle.asp?articleid=8737&z=5&p=
Michael
Barnegat,#6Consumer Comment
Fri, July 22, 2005
Looks to me like you've got them by the short hairs! Very nice work!!!! By the way, are you by any chance an attorney? :)
Michael
Barnegat,#7Consumer Comment
Fri, July 22, 2005
Looks to me like you've got them by the short hairs! Very nice work!!!! By the way, are you by any chance an attorney? :)
Michael
Barnegat,#8Consumer Comment
Fri, July 22, 2005
Looks to me like you've got them by the short hairs! Very nice work!!!! By the way, are you by any chance an attorney? :)
Michael
Barnegat,#9Consumer Comment
Fri, July 22, 2005
Looks to me like you've got them by the short hairs! Very nice work!!!! By the way, are you by any chance an attorney? :)
Steve
Tucson,#10Consumer Suggestion
Fri, July 22, 2005
why haven't you filed a civil complaint for Fraud?
Steve
Tucson,#11Consumer Suggestion
Fri, July 22, 2005
why haven't you filed a civil complaint for Fraud?
Steve
Tucson,#12Consumer Suggestion
Fri, July 22, 2005
why haven't you filed a civil complaint for Fraud?
Steve
Tucson,#13Consumer Suggestion
Fri, July 22, 2005
why haven't you filed a civil complaint for Fraud?