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Three residents of Flint, Mich., are being held at the Codington County Detention Center after being arrested on several charges involving credit card fraud.
On February 10, 2025, officers from the Watertown Police Department responded to a report of fraudulent activity at a Watertown gas station. The store manager had received an alert from the company’s corporate office regarding a scam that previously took place in Fargo, N.D. The alert included images of the suspects and their vehicle. The individuals attempted a fraudulent transaction but were denied by store employees.
Minutes later, another report came in from a second Watertown gas station, where the same individuals successfully used fraudulent credit card information to purchase $700 worth of lottery tickets. The scam involved presenting a card that appeared legitimate but required special instructions on the back, directing cashiers to process the transaction as a cash sale — falsely showing a completed successful payment.
Watertown officers located and detained three suspects nearby. A search revealed approximately $2,000 in cash and multiple prepaid debit cards.
Joseph Lee Rivers, 19, was arrested for Identity Theft, Conspiracy to Commit a Felony, Fraudulent Use of Credit Card (3 counts), Organized Retail Crime (3 counts), and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Labriah Shaleemon Vincent, 20, and Hezekiah Meleke Vincent, 18, were arrested for Aiding, Abetting, or Advising, Conspiracy to Commit a Felony, Fraudulent Use of Credit Card (3 counts), and Organized Retail Crime (3 counts).
All three individuals are from Flint, Mich., and are being held at the Codington County Detention Center pending further proceedings.
The Watertown Police Department reminds businesses to stay vigilant for fraudulent transactions and to report any suspicious activity.
