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FLORENCE-The Florence Police Department issued a statement concerning the arrest of two suspect who have been charged with financial exploitation of the elderly in the first degree:
Isaia Hernandez
“On Thursday, June 21, 2022, Florence Police, in a joint operation with the F.B.I., arrested two individuals for financial exploitation of the elderly in the 1st degree.
Florence Police Detectives were made aware that a 71-year-old female was the target of a scam. She was contacted by persons claiming to be from the F.B.I. The victim was told that her bank accounts were compromised. She was instructed to withdraw a large sum of cash. After she had packaged the money, she was given a location to meet the individuals. Detectives conducted surveillance on the victim. At approximately 12:30 P.M., local and federal officials conducted a stop on the suspect vehicle in the parking lot of a Florence Boulevard Business.
Isaia Hernandez, 56, of Bellview, FL, and, 36, of Ocala, FL, was taken into custody. They are currently being held on a $30,000 bond each. A hearing is set for today to request the revocation of the bonds.
Presley Martinez
Search warrants were executed on a Muscle Shoals hotel room and the suspects’ vehicle, where a firearm was recovered.
We want to remind the public that law enforcement will never call asking for money, any type of gift card for payment of fines, or any personal information over the phone. If you have any concerns about people asking you these types of questions over the phone, please hang up and call the listed numbers posted on the agency’s website. If you feel that you have been a victim of fraud, please contact the Florence Police at 256.760.6610 or text a tip to 274637 using the keyword FPDTIP plus your message.
*All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.**
Florence Police Department
