North Bay man stole nearly $20,000 from Pleasant Hill resident during trip to Florida

"According to Becton, McCormick executed his scheme from Florida while targeting the resident's bank account in Pleasant Hill. He began the scheme by opening a legitimate account in his name at a Chase Bank in Ukiah on July 22, 2022, then scheduled an in-person appointment at a Chase Bank branch in Plantation, Fla., on Aug. 26, 2022, Becton said."

"Becton credited Pleasant Hill police Officer Andrew Mundy for piecing together through search warrants the information during a months-long investigation, and Deputy District Attorney Dana Filkowski's prosecution."

"When it comes to financial crimes," Becton said in her statement, "the challenges can be steep."

"McCormick entered his plea on Oct. 3 and could receive up to eight months in jail, according to Becton. He also must repay the victim the amount of money stolen and will be placed on probation for two years, she said."

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