United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg disclosed that Rohan Conrad Campbell, a 49-year-old individual from Jamaica, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Campbell now faces a potential maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison for wire fraud and an additional consecutive minimum mandatory sentence of two years for aggravated identity theft. As part of the plea agreement, Campbell has agreed to forfeit $4,207, representing the proceeds of his illicit activities. The sentencing hearing is pending scheduling.
According to information outlined in the plea agreement and public records, the incidents date back to August 5, 2017, when Campbell entered a Five Star Cellular store in Clay County. Using fraudulently obtained account information and a counterfeit state of Washington driver’s license belonging to a victim, Campbell acquired multiple cellphones. Subsequently, on August 15, 2017, he returned to a Sprint store in Clay County to collect additional cellphones fraudulently ordered using another victim’s identity. A store employee recognized Campbell and promptly contacted the Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). Upon arrival, Campbell presented a deputy with a counterfeit Washington driver’s license in the name of a third victim. During the encounter, Campbell attempted to flee but was apprehended by CCSO after a brief pursuit.
Further investigation by CCSO and the United States Secret Service revealed that Campbell had established numerous fraudulent accounts, utilizing counterfeit identification documents under various victims’ identities to obtain thousands of dollars’ worth of cell phones from multiple stores in Florida.
Campbell was initially arrested on May 31, 2018. However, after being released on pre-trial supervision, he fled the jurisdiction in August 2019, leading to the issuance of a warrant for his arrest. Campbell remained a fugitive for over three years until law enforcement successfully apprehended him in early 2023.
The investigation into this case was conducted by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Secret Service – Jacksonville Field Office.
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