THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Federal Trade Commission officials say the Thomasville-Lexington area is second in the nation for fraud complaints per 100,000 in population for 2011.

The statistic is one of which Thomasville police fraud investigator Steve Boles is not proud.

“I think the thing that makes it more difficult is the number — the volume… You know just keeping up with it,” Boles said.

As of May 15, 95 cases of fraud have been reported in Thomasville in 2012. Police handled 160 total in 2011, Boles said.  

Boles said thieves are using skimmers in most cases.  Skimmers are small, electronic devices that can store debit and credit card numbers after a person uses a machine at a public location.

“We had a skimming operation a while back. It happened at the State Employees Credit Union and I think some of those are finally coming to light,” Boles said.

THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Authorities charged a High Point man on Monday after finding marijuana inside his home and his vehicle.

Anthony Harris, 43, of High Point, faces several drug charges after marijuana was found inside his vehicle, inside his home and at another location.

After finding marijuana in Harris’ vehicle, authorities executed a search warrant at Anthony’s Sweepstakes at 455 South Main Street in High Point. Officers seized another pound of marijuana, spirituous liquor and currency from inside the business which is owned by Mr. Harris. 

An additional search warrant was executed at Harris’ home at 5731 Election Oak Drive in High Point. Approximately 84 grams of marijuana, nontax paid alcoholic beverages and currency were seized from the home.

Officers and agents also seized over $13,000 during the investigation.

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