Local Man Jailed for Committing Fraud, Identity Theft

On January 6,  detectives initiated an investigation regarding allegations of Fraud and Identity Theft. 

Investigation revealed Dennis A. Gingles, 43 of Lexington Park, had obtained various credit cards, a cell phone, a Maryland Drivers License and purchased a motor vehicle utilizing the identity of his brother who is currently incarcerated in the Division of Corrections. 

Gingles had also altered his physical appearance to have the same physical features as his brother.  Gingles was arrested and charged with 3 counts of Applying for Credit Card under False Identification, Unlawfully using Signature of Another, Fraud per Identity Information Theft. 

Gingles was incarcerated in the St. Mary’s County Detention Center pending a bond hearing before the District Court Commissioner.