Cullman (AL) man confesses to stealing from Red Cross

[UpInArms]

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/12590489.htm

CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man has confessed to posing as a Hurricane Katrina evacuee to get money and lodging from the American Red Cross.

Police said 35-year-old Terrell Gary was charged with stealing 665-dollars from the agency, which is a felony. Gary's girlfriend, who was with him at the time of yesterday's arrest, was not charged.

After showing a valid Louisiana drivers license, like other evacuees, Gary was given a 14-day stay at Holiday Inn Express at no charge and a check intended to cover living expenses.

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A Red Cross official said Gary was caught when he tried to cash the check at Wal-Mart and was recognized as a local resident.

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[Lochloosa]

1. Bush Supporter?

I have no words :banghead:

[uppityperson]

2. My wonder also, repub?

[Mairead]

3. No, probably just poor. Ethics are a luxury item that many can't afford

And others choose not to buy into after seeing what the wealthy get up to.

[Javaman]

7. That's what I thought too. Homelessness wasn't just created...

because of Katrina.

[mitchum]

4. Or future bush appointee?

sounds like he's got the right stuff

[saigon68]

5. Not a real bright criminal

He could have made a hell of a lot more by just volunteering to be employed by Halliburton.

[goclark]

6. He would be called a looter or a criminal

if he lived in New Orleans and he had been Black!