Suspect Charged with Identity Theft

Scott County Sheriff deputies have arrested 25-year-old Russell Lee Banks for Fraudulent use of a credit card over $500 and Theft of identity.

A warrant was issued from the Scott District Court detailing the alleged crimes. It states that the defendant obtained money without consent of the cardholder and used it on 18 occasions to obtain cash withdrawals totalling $3,771.10.

The ATM transactions were captured on video surveillance at the Pilot Truck Stop on Triport Road in Georgetown, KY.

After arrest - post Miranda - the defendant admitted to the charges but stated that the amount of money taken was more like $600.