Arrests made in door-to-door soliciting scams

Press Release: City of Walla Walla Police

Arrests made in door-to-door soliciting scams
Date: June 3, 2012

Walla County Sheriff's Deputies and City Police were inundated with numerous calls regarding the scammers who have been targeting the Walla Walla Valley the past several days. Six of the door-to-door solicitors were brought in to the police department for questioning late Saturday afternoon after more complaints came in to the 911 dispatch center.

After questioning the suspects and interviewing numerous victims and potential victims, all six were arrested. Katrina B. Glock, 24; Skyler E. P. Garber, 18; Kara K. Newman, 24; Mariah A. Axelton, 19; Krystal L. Killian, 21; and Daniel K. Lines, 39; were lodged at the Walla Walla County Jail for felony Criminal Impersonation 1st Degree or Complicity to Criminal Impersonation 1st Degree.

The suspects were part of a group of 27, mainly young females, who were participating in the door-to-door solicitations from Walla Walla to the Yakima Valley. Tri-Cities agencies have also had contact with these subjects who had all been staying in a Sunnyside, WA motel since working their way from California and Western Washington.

The company they work for is Majestic Sales LLC. Law enforcement are encouraging residents to call if they have given funds or been contacted by this group. Detectives can be reached at 527-4434 for City residents or 524-5400 for County residents.

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Tim Bennett #245
Public Information Officer
Walla Walla Police Dept.
(509)524-4381

PRESS RELEASE
WALLA WALLA POLICE DEPT

Area residents scammed by door-to-door solicitors
Date: June 1, 2012

Area law enforcement agencies have received several reports of door-to-door soliciting scams.

The suspects are using different stories when contacting residents, asking for donations for a variety of causes. They have asked for money to support the "Wounded Warrior Project", donations for the Walla Walla High School Softball Team to go to Hawaii, selling magazines to raise money for a school, and selling care packages for soldiers serving overseas.

The scammers will ask for cash or checks. There have been at least 5 victims identified, with others possibly in Umatilla County and the surrounding area.
As of this time, there is only a description of one of the suspects. She is described as a Caucasian, 16-18 years old, about 5'6", blond straight hair a few inches below her shoulders, and slender build. No vehicle has been described at this time.

Area residents are urged to immediately report any suspicious solicitors to their local law enforcement agency with descriptions of suspects and vehicles. Door-to-door solicitors are required to be licensed in the City, with credentials to be readily available.

Residents are also urged to immediately contact their financial institution to stop payment on any checks they suspect have been written to these scammers.

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Tim Bennett #245
Public Information Officer
Walla Walla Police Dept.
(509)524-4381