A “Sinister” brand sand-rail similar to the one involved in the Prescott fraud
Sedona AZ (December 4, 2013) – In early August of this year, 28-year-old Wade Dickinson reported to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office that his residence in the 4500 block Murphy Station Circle, Prescott, Arizona, had been burglarized.
Dickinson told the deputy that unknown persons had forced entry into his home and that his 2009 Sinister brand sand-rail had been taken from the garage. This vehicle if new is valued in excess of $50,000. Several weeks later, the reporting deputy contacted YCSO detectives with concern that Dickinson may have filed a false report as part of an insurance fraud scheme.
A detective from the Criminal Investigations Bureau with an expertise in vehicle insurance fraud, reviewed the circumstances and found them suspicious based on several factors including lack of physical evidence. The detective obtained a copy of the State Farm Insurance claim filed by Dickinson and confirmed Dickinson received a $53,000 check for the “loss” involving the sand-rail.
Wade Dickinson of Prescott Valley AZ arrested for major fraud
As the investigation continued, the detective learned that the owner of Sinister Sand Sports, maker of Sinister custom sand-rails, had been contacted by a man in California regarding a 2009 Sinister sand-rail purchased from Dickinson. In conversation with the California man, the owner of Sinister Sand Sports determined a VIN plate had been removed. Using an engine number provided and unique manufacturing detail descriptions, it was discovered the sand-rail was in fact the same one reported stolen by Dickinson in August.
In mid-November, Special Agents from the National Insurance Fraud Crime Bureau (NICB) went to the California location, examined the sand-rail and confirmed it was the one owned by Wade Dickinson and reported as stolen. The vehicle was impounded.
The California victim explained that in early October 2013, he saw the sand-rail advertised on Craigslist. He contacted Dickinson and negotiated a price of $35,000 to purchase the vehicle. On October 30, the victim took possession although he was suspicious of the sale because Dickinson would not provide ownership paperwork. The victim smartly took a photo of Dickerson’s driver’s license. Following his purchase, the victim had contact with the owner of Sinister and learned Dickinson had reported this sand-rail stolen to YCSO. The victim confronted Dickinson with this information and Dickinson “assured” him this was not the same vehicle. Dickinson even offered to give the victim his boat in hopes of working things out. On November 25, 2013, Dickinson dropped off the boat at the victim’s mother’s home in Arizona and signed over the title.
On December 3, 2013, YCSO detectives served a search warrant at Dickinson’s current home in Prescott Valley, 7500 block of Traders Trail, and recovered tools and other items that had been reported stolen in August, including the Certificate of Origin for the 2009 sand-rail. Additionally, the search revealed two rifles associated with Dickinson who is on active probation and is a prohibited possessor.
Dickinson is being held without bond on charges including Fraudulent Schemes, Trafficking in Stolen Property, Theft and Prohibited Possession of a Firearm.
Citizens can contact the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office with information or questions at 928-771-3260.
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this guy looks sinister, good work deputies
Well Max that shows how ignorant you are….. He’s one of the sweetest people I know and would give someone the shirt off his back!! People make bad choices and you have no idea what peoples circumstances are….. Also you may want to look up the definition of sinister there was nothing evil about this…..
Kristi, you are misguided and you enable bad behaviors. I suggest that you need intensive counseling. This man stole $35,000 from a man in California, he stole $53,000 from State Farm, and the boat was not a gift but a bribe. This man is a thief who uses people. He possessed a gun while on probation which indicates he is stupid. You cannot give someone the shirt off your back if you don’t own it, someone else gives that shirt. Bad choices are what a three year old makes, this man is a criminal adult making criminal choices that hurt other people. Good friends and family encourage others to get the help they need and call the police when friends and family are wronging other people. Friends and family do not let others be victimized unless they are also criminals or bad friends. Which are you? Being good and truthful has always been more difficult than being bad.
In agreement @Ray Raine, BC
Another sorry excuse for a human off the streets! Good job YCSO!
Wow. What an idiot you are Kristi
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YCSO looking for Escapee from Camp Verde Jail
UPDATE – 5:45 PM, July 13, 2014 –
Regarding the escape of Wade Dickinson yesterday –
The escapee has not been located and YCSO has scaled back the search effort this evening. Dickinson is now considered a fugitive and appropriate warrants are being issued. Residents should still remain cautious and report suspicious activity or sightings of Dickinson immediately. If anyone has information as to his whereabouts, please contact the Sheriff’s Office directly at 928-771-3260, or report the tip anonymously to Yavapai Silent Witness at 1800-932-3232. YCSO very much appreciates the calls over the last 24 hours and will check every credible lead.
Dickinson’s photo and physical description will remain available on our web home page at http://www.ycsoaz.gov. It is expected that further details on the search for this fugitive will be released tomorrow afternoon.
July 12, 2014 ————————-
UPDATE at 11:15 PM — YCSO has received reliable reports that the suspect has been seen in the area of Middle Verde Road and I17 within the last 30-45 minutes. His clothing description has changed – it appears he is now wearing a white button up shirt, khaki pants and dirty dark socks…. Dickinson has cuts on his legs most likely from contact with barbed wire during the jail escape.
Update 9:30 PM – Suspect climbed barbed wire fence when escaping and may have been injured. Suspect has a martial arts background and is an avid outdoorsman.
Update at 9PM – this photo best represents escapee Dickinson –
As of 8:15 PM — YCSO has called in additional personnel and is working with several neighboring police agencies in the Verde to find Dickinson.
Detectives had learned that Dickinson attempted to steal a car from a business parking lot located on Highway 260 in front of the jail after his escape. He may still be looking for a vehicle to flee the area….
It is believed Dickinson remains in the Camp Verde area – please note :
**DICKINSON MAY HAVE CHANGED CLOTHES — UPDATED INFORMATION ON HIS CLOTHING WHEN LAST SEEN: WHITE SHIRT, ORANGE JAIL PANTS, AND WHITE SOCKS.
**RESIDENTS SHOULD BE XTRA ALERT TO SUSPICIOUS PERSONS – BE CAUTIOUS WHEN ENTERING YOUR VEHICLE – OTHERWISE SECURE VEHICLES / LOCK DOORS/WINDOWS AT HOME —-
THE JAIL IS LOCATED VERY CLOSE TO THE I17 CORRIDOR– DO NOT PICK UP HITCHHIKERS OR STOP IF SOMEONE ALONG THE ROADWAY ATTEMPTS TO FLAG YOU DOWN.
Please share this information with your neighbors – especially those in the Camp Verde and Cottonwood areas.
$5 says he is hiding out at Kristi’s….