Posted: 8/29/2009 2:20:00 PM EDT
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Police Lure Fugitives With Stimulus Checks 2-Day Sting Dubbed 'Operation Show Me The Money' Authorities in Fort Lauderdale say they sent letters to fugitives offering them stimulus money. The suspects were asked to call a hot line and set up an appointment to pickup a check from an auditorium where "South Florida Stimulus Coalition" banners hung. When the fugitives arrived, they were identified and about 75 were arrested on offenses ranging from grand theft to fraud to attempted murder. Police spokesman Sgt. Frank Sousa says the two-day sting was dubbed "Operation Show Me The Money." Sousa says the sting saved man hours and allowed police to make arrests in a controlled environment. Sousa said Thursday the department may try something similar in the future. |
| It's not the first time i've heard the police using similar tactics to get people with outstanding warrants. I've heard of police sending the people mail saying they won a free TV or something. They come to pick up the TV and they get arressted. Gotta love how criminals are stupid. |
| whats the deal with the stimulus money, I have no idea if I get it because my check varies each week, and in my check layout it doesnt mention which amount is from the stimulus. How can I find out, only thing I could think of is digging up a old stub from last year and try to find one with the same hours, and hopefully the same pay. I think I dont get it and obama has lied to me. |
