Tony Dosen Elder Abuse Allegation
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SUMMARY - Tony Dosen was accused of defrauding an elderly woman suffering of cognitive decline of $628,543.76 The information was discovered after an Elder Protective Services worker (EPS) become concerned that the victim Ms. Martinelli, an 84-year-old widow was being taken advantage of by writing checks in large sums to the business that Mr. Dosen owned, Bad Boyz Inc.
RENO POLICE DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 1900 455 E 2ND ST Reno NV 89502
Phone
775-334-2175
Fax
Narrative
ESTIMATED POSSIBLE TOTAL LOSS: *****$628,543.76*****
DETAILS: At approximately 1505 hours, July 21, 2003, Jennifer RIPLEY came in to the Reno Police Department Main Station and told me the following:
RIPLEY advised she is employed by the State of Nevada as a Social Worker in the Department of Aging Services, 445 Apple Street, Suite #104, Reno, NV, and is making this report in that capacity.
RIPLEY advised she was providing documents she had obtained from Ellen MARTINELLI, a Social Worker II for the State of Nevada, Department Of Human Resources, Division For Aging Services, 445 Apple Street, Suite #104, in regards to the Possible Exploitation of an elderly female.
daughter-in-law, is currently staying with . RIPLEY advised Judge JORDAN has entered an order for temporary guardian on July 11, 2003. RIPLEY advised Daylin HENDRICKS, NV State Bank Manager, has temporary co-guardian of estate, along with grand daughter, SUNDAY Olson.
RIPLEY provided a typed synopsis which indicates Elder Protective Services (EPS) is currently investigating of exploitation of who resides at Reno. RIPLEY advised JOAN Olson, RIPLEY advised she had no further information, obtained the case number assigned to this incident, and left. The photocopies of the documents provided by RIPLEY indicate the following: At an unknown time on MARTINELLI was contacted a CONFIDENTIAL INFORMANT who MARTINELLI indicated the two subjects responsible for the Possible Exploitation were Stewart HANDTE and Anthony DOSEN, both in their forties, who are related to in a "Other" category, with no other information provided on these subjects. MARTINELLI indicated lived alone; her physicians were Ronald SMITH and William MCHUGH; and had a private housekeeper. MARTINELLI indicated the "Problems As Stated By Reporter/CONFIDENTIAL INFORMANT" as the following:
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5.
Substantial amount of checks done -Checks made payable to HANDTE and DOSEN -Total of Checks ~ $500,000 -Up to 4 cars bought with in last 3 months -BMW, Lexus, Chevy Truck, Ford Expedition -Boat, tools -
DOESN'T DRIVE
6.
has accountant (Leon JAFERIAN #826-8555) -He is the one who started to question checks
7.
Attorney
8. HANDTE and DOSEN have stated agreed to help them w/a loan to start up a business
9. HANDTE and DOSEN business BAD BOYZ Motorcycle Shop on S. Virginia
10. POA established for in 02/03; one possibly pre-dates the POA -Sunday OLSON named as POA ¬Sunday OLSON C#
11. JORDAN entered order for temp. guardian today 7-11-03
12. has tremendous amount of liquid assets
13. established w/NV State Bank where 4 trust accts & checking acct set up -NV State Bank has been named co-guardian of the estate; Daylin HENDRICKS Bank Manager #688-7998
14. Attorney -Mark KNOBEL Office #333-0300; C #233-5555; Fax #333-0305
15. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMANT stated HANDTE was hired (contract in place) to be consultant, companion, take care of health care ~ 09/02 paid $4000.-a month
16. and husband prior to his death would buy a new car almost yrly, likes to gamble, bought some guy she met at the casino a new car around summer time last yr.
17. HANDTE and DOSEN -most of their stuff is out of home, but they (HANDTE and DOSEN) constantly stop by
18. D-in-law, Joan OLSON (from Wisconsin) has stayed w/ of the working relationship between and HANDTE while HANDTE is employed to act as security, care giver, companion, and perform other unidentified duties and assignments by . MARTINELLI provided a copy MARTINELLI provided a copy of a Consulting Agreement, dated October 10, 2002, which explains the parameters of a Request For Taxpayer Identification Number And Certification for HANDTE. MARTINELLI provided a copy of correspondence from Ronald L. SMITH, M.D., dated May 19, 2003, with a diagnoses as follows:
"Based upon the mini-mental status score plus observations during the interview, particularly with regard to her ability to care for herself, I think she is probably not competent to manage her medical affairs, nor probably to manage her finances. I think this lack of competence has probably existed as least back to 2002 and probably before that. Certainly, she was confused and disoriented during her hospital stay in March 2002. In light of this, she is going to need some degree of supervision".
MARTINELLI provided a copy of a facsimile sent to Mark KNOBEL by Leon JAFERIAN, CPA, dated June 24, 2003, regarding the list of checks written for Bad Boyz Inc., checks written to Tony (DOSEN); and Cars (Tony's Lexus and Stewart's (HANDTE) BMW) and the boat. The facsimile indicates JAFERIAN will mail copies of the checks to KNOBEL on June 24, 2003. The list of checks and copies of the checks referred to by JAFERIAN shows the following: -on the signature line. Following list
shows check number; date check was written; information shown on Pay To The Order Of Section; and amount of the check: 2204 -January 01, 2003 Scott Motor Co. -$65,443.46 2254 -January 18, 2003
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Cope & McPhetres Marine -$70,019.50
2255 -January 22, 2003 Anthony DOSEN -$25,342.76
2296 -March 28, 2003 Lexus -$65,94.77
2317 -March 31, 2003 Bill Pearce Motors -$69,201.60
2327 -April 01, 2003 Tony DOSEN -$5,000.00
2335 -April 06, 2003 MIS -$41,978.00
2338 -April 16, 2003 Wells Cargo Trailer Sales -$9,000.00
2343 -April 29, 2003 Murphy Industrial Sales -$50,177.17
2350 -May 01, 2003 Tony DOSEN -$5,000.00
2352 -May 02, 2003 Michael's Of Reno -$9,500.00 (For Line Shows: Rent/May 9200 S. Virginia)
2355 -May 05, 2003 Dyno Jet -$26,075.00
2356 -May 05, 2003 Grainger -$12,765.97
2357 -May 05, 2003 Snap On Tools -$11,388.09
2358 -May 06, 2003 Champion Chevrolet -$42,554.81
2359 -May 08, 2003 The Floor Of Club Reno -$2,827.34
2360 -May 08, 2003 Snap On Tools -$10,118.00
2361 -May 08, 2003 Lonnie E. FRAZIER -$12,030.23 (For Line Shows: Computer System)
2362 -May 09, 2003 PDI Security Systems -$2,260.18
2369 -May 10, 2003 Good Guys -$15,017.39
2373 -May 15, 2003 Donovan MILLER -$5,000.00 (For Line Shows: Bad Boyz Inc.)
2374 -May 15, 2003 Tony DOSEN -$10,000.00
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2375 -May 15, 2003 Larry ZEIGLER -378-6095 -$1,000.00 (For Line Shows: Bad Boyz Inc.)
2376 -May 15, 2003
R.P. BARROW -$1,000.00 (For Line Shows: Bad Boyz Inc.)
2377 -May 15, 2003 Lyle CRAMER -$1,000.00 (For Line Shows: Bad Boyz Inc.)
2380 -May 29, 2003 Green River Environmental Products -$5,500.00
2381 -May 24, 2003 Keith SERPA -$6,000.00 (For Line Shows: Bad Boyz Inc.)
2392 -June 3, 2003 Michael's Of Reno -$9,500.00 (For Line Shows: Rent/Building 9200 S. Virginia)
2394 -June 1, 2003 Bancard Center -$6,484.26
2397 -June 16, 2003 Lonnie FRAZIER -$13,000.00 (For Line Shows: Bad Boyz C C System)
2398 -June 17. 2003 MIC -$8,410.47 (For Line Shows: Bad Boyz C.C.)
2399 -June 17, 2003 Dewey WILLE -$10,000.00 (For Line Shows: Bad Boyz C.C.)
MARTINELLI provided a copy of an undated letter addressed to Mark KNOBEL from HANDTE, outlining basic information on the financial/budget outaly for Bad Boyz Custom Cycles Inc.
MARTINELLI provided a of a letter addressed to HANDTE and DOSEN, from KNOBEL, dated July 14, 2003, which indicates "Ms. unequivocally stated that she did NOT want to fund, in any manner, the business proposal you furnished me. She also stated that she had NOT authorized nor approved payment of expenditures related to the Bad Boyz business. This would include your completion of any checks which were signed in blank by her."
MARTINELLI and RIPLEY provided no further information. I ran DOSEN and HANDTE through Tiburon NAMS file and with that information ran Nevada Driver's License Check as a form of Alpha Check for vehicles registered to both, with the following results:
It is possible the DOSEN referred to in this report is Anthony Charles DOSEN -WM -DOB: April 24, 1964 -Social Security #: -Shows a 2003 Lexus Convertible, NV/SWIZZLE registered to him.
It is possible the HANDTE referred to in this report is Stewart E. HANDTE -WM -DOB: April 5, 1960 -Social Security #: -Shows a 2001 Chevrolet 4 Door Extended Cab Pick Up, NV/W3491 registered to him.
The only vehicle shown registered to is a 2002 Lexus 4 Door Wagon, NV/THEL.
I was unable to run a Nevada Alpha Check to determine if there are any vehicles registered to Bad Boyz Inc.
I was unable to locate a Ford Expedition, item #5 listed above, registered to DOSEN, HANDTE, or
It should be noted RIPLEY's synopsis indicates an amount of $587,633.28, however, that amount does not include check numbers 2392, 2397, 2398, or 2399, which would increase the monies involved by $40,910.47, or a total of $628,543.76.
No further information.
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RENO POLICE DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 1900 455 E 2ND ST Reno NV 89502
Phone
775-334-2175
Fax
03-27737
Reported Date
08/12/2003
Rpt/Incident Typ
INCIDENT
Emp #
HOUSTON,RANDY
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Administrative Information
Agency RENO POLICE DEPARTMENT OCA # 03-27737 Supplement No 0001 Reported Date 08/12/2003 Reported Time 00:01 CAD Call No 032020834
Status REPORT TO FOLLOW Rpt/Incident Typ INCIDENT
Location City RENO
Rep Dist J6C1 From Date 10/10/2002 To Date 06/17/2003 Emp # R0306/HOUSTON,RANDY
Assignment Detectives -Days -Fraud Author R0306 Assignment Detectives -Days -Fraud RMS Transfer Successful
Approving Officer R0894 Approval Date 10/24/2003 Approval Time 14:25:19
Property
Prop # 1 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 22254 # Pieces 1
Description 70,019.50/COPE & MCPHETRES Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
Prop # 2 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 2296 # Pieces 1
Description 65,948.77/LEXUS Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
Prop # 3 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 2338 # Pieces 1
Description 9,000.00/WELLS CARGO SALES Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
Prop # 4 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 2317 # Pieces 1
Description 69,201.60/BILL PEARCE MOTORS Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
Prop # 5 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 2335 # Pieces 1
Description 41,978.75/M.I.S. Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
Prop # 6 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 2355 # Pieces 1
Description 26,075.00/DYNO JET Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
Prop # 7 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 2343 # Pieces 1
Description 50,177.17/MURPHY INDUSTRIAL Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
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Prop # 8 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 2352 # Pieces 1
Description 9,500.00/MICHAELS OF RENO Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
Prop # 9 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 2356 # Pieces 1
Description 12,765.97/GRANGER Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
Prop # 10 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 2358 # Pieces 1
Description 42,554.81/CHAMPION CHEVROLET Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
Prop # 11 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 2357 # Pieces 1
Description 16,388.09/SNAP ON TOOLS Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
Prop # 12 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 2360 # Pieces 1
Description 10,118.00/SNAP ON TOOLS Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
Prop # 13 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No # Pieces 1
Description 2,827.34/FLOOR CLUB RENO Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
Prop # 14 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 2361 # Pieces 1
Description 12,030.23/LONNIE FRAZIER Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
Prop # 15 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 2369 # Pieces 1
Description $15,017.39/GOOD GUYS Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
Prop # 16 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 2362 # Pieces 1
Description 2260.18/PDI SECURITY SYSTEMS Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
Prop # 17 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 2373 # Pieces 1
Description 5,000.00/DONOVAN MILLER Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
Prop # 18 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 2375 # Pieces 1
Description 1000.00/LARRY ZEIGLER Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
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Prop # 19 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 2375 # Pieces 1
Description 1000.00/R.P. BARRON Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
Prop # 20 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 2377 # Pieces 1
Description 1,000.00/LYLE CRAMER Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
Prop # 21 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 2381 # Pieces 1
Description 6,000.00/KEITH SERPA Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
Prop # 22 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 2380 # Pieces 1
Description 5,500.00/GREEN RIVER ENVIRON Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
Prop # 23 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 2392 # Pieces 1
Description 9,500.00/MICHAELS OF RENO Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
Prop # 24 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 2399 # Pieces 1
Description 10,000.00/DEWEY WILLE Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
Prop # 25 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No Serial No 2397 # Pieces 1
Description 13,000.00/LONNIE FRAZIER Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
Prop # 26 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No # Pieces 1
Description 8,410.47/MIC Typ A
Cat Other (none of the above) Article CHECK
14) DETAILS:
On todays
date, Leon Jaferian, who is the CPA for
the victim
and Mark Knobel, who is the attorney for the victim responded to the Reno Police Department and met with myself. Jaferian had brought with him the original checks that had been processed the account of from January 2003 through June of 2003. Jaferian stated that he had been the CPA for and her husband when he had been alive and has been handling her personal affairs for a couple of years. Jaferian stated that after the death of the husband of she had needed assistance to handle her estate, which is very large.
He continued to say that an individual only known to him at that time as "Rodney" had become the "friend" of and had been taking of such duties as errands, and being a driver for her when needed. It was discovered after some time that Rodney was possibly taking advantage of at which time he had been terminated from working for In October of 2002, Jaferian stated that the family had found a replacement for Rodney, in Stewart HANDTE, who was at that time employed by the Nevada Highway Patrol. HANDTE had been hired as a consultant, and as such an agreement had been drawn up by the attorney Knobel, (See exhibit #1). This agreement outlined the specific duties under which HANDTE would be employed, and a salary of $4000 a month for his duties. This agreement had been signed on October 10, 2002 by HANDTE and also was signed by Along with the agreement was also signed a request for a taxpayer ID number by HANDTE (See exhibit #2). At that time HANDTE began to perform his duties, which were to assist in her daily duties.
Specifically outlined in the consulting agreement under section 3, Duties, subsection (a), states: "The consultant security services, provide care and companionship to the and other services in such areas as the may from time to time request. Consultant agrees to perform all such services and duties as may be assigned to him from time to time by the and to devote his full-time attention and best efforts to the performance thereof to the exclusion of all other consulting.".
The agreement continues with section 3, Duties, subsection (b) which states: "The consultant and acknowledge that the consultant will occupy a position requiring trust, honesty and duty of loyalty, the violation of which would put the at risk of harm. Because of the degree of integrity required of consultant and the sensitive nature of consultants duties. Consultant represents that he is worthy of her trust. Further consultant agrees to fill out and sign a W-9 for consultants.".
HANDTE had signed this agreement indicating that he would abide by all conditions, and as such under section 3 states, "he is worthy of her trust", meaning that he had gained her trust and confidence. Jaferian stated that things appeared to be running smoothly from that time period until about January of 2003. At that time Jaferian stated that had been brought into his office by HANDTE, and that HANDTE had been accompanied a second male subject, later identified as Tony DOSEN. During the visit, HANDTE had tod Jaferian that wished to finance a business for him and DOSEN, that he had wanted to set up some type of loan with doing the financing. Jaferian stated that he was wary of the arrangement, as he had been aware of declining ability to understand her finances, and how easily she had been swayed whatever HANDTE had told her. Jaferian had at that time contacted Knobel, who handles that trust for and the request to him for the financing by HANDTE. Jaferian stated that Knobel had also been concerned that
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was not able to comprehend what was taking place. Jaferian and Knobel had at that time told HANDTE that they would proceed to draw up paperwork for a loan, and ask HANDTE to provide them with financial statements outlining their planned business. He continued to say that he and Knobel hoped that this would stall the process long enough for them to contact Sunday Olson, who
is the daughter in law, and get her involved in the process of checking into the business, and making sure that knew what was going on. Knobel stated that at that meeting with HANDTE and DOSEN,
he had specifically told both of them that they were not to issue any checks or money from the account of until the details and the loan were secured and signed.
Jaferian stated that shortly after the meeting, he began to notice very large checks coming through the account of trust. He became aware that HANDTE and DOSEN had opened a business in Reno, identified as BAD BOYZ INC., which was a motorcycle shop located on South Virginia Street. From January of 2003, through June 17, 2003, he had monitored the account and noticed that thirty (30) checks had passed through the account, for a total of over $580,000.00. He noted that the majority of the checks appeared to be for tools and items possibly for the business listed as BAD BOYZ INC. He had also noted checks for a $70,000 boat from Cope & McPetres Marine, a Cadillac from Scott Motors for $65,443.46, and a Lexus for $65,948.77. He also documented four checks that had been written to Tony DOSEN, listed as two checks for $5000, one check for $10,000, and one for $25,343.76. In June, Jaferian had learned that another check for $25,000 had been written to DOSEN, and which time he had contacted Knobel and advised him. Knobel had then advised Jaferian to place a stop payment on that check and close the account and make contact with Sunday Olson to make her aware of the situation. Jaferian stated that a short time after the account was closed, Sunday had petitioned the court and received guardianship over the affairs of Knobel stated that he had ask HANDTE about the expenditures to which HANDTE had told him that had authorized them. Jaferian stated that it appeared that each of the checks were signed by then given to HANDTE who filled out payees and amounts. Knobel stated that mental condition is such that she would agree to whatever anyone who was with her at that time would suggest. Knobel stated that HANDTE knew specifically that he was not to issue checks on the account per their earlier meeting pending some type of loan papers being drawn up.
Jaferian stated that he is also in charge of monitoring cash expenditures. He stated that he had charted her cash flow, and noted that from January of 2003, through the time the account was closed in June that her cash flow was extremely high, and then came back down. He attributed this to the fact that would go into banks, and cash large checks, as large as $30,000. He said that this created problems with the bank, and that they would have to call ahead to tell the bank to have that much cash on hand. does have a history of gambling, only at the Reno Hilton, but not in those amounts. Jaferian and Knobel both feel that cash was being taken physically from by HANDTE. Jaferian stated that on one occasion while in his office with and HANDTE, he had ask a question about a receipt, at which time HANDTE had taken the purse of from her lap, opened the purse himself and removed items. On another occasion, Knobel stated that had given a piece of paper to Jaferian, indicating on the paper , Supplement No that she wished to change her will and leave her house and money to HANDTE. Jaferian had brought HANDTE and the paper to Knobel's office. Knobel had looked at the note on the paper, and began to seriously question as to whether she really wanted to do this or not. Knobel
and Jaferian had noted that during the time of the questions, HANDTE and DOSEN would be staring at as if to make sure she would say the "right thing". Knobel stated that appeared to be somewhat confused, but indicated that she had wanted to do that. HANDTE then backed out saying, no we don't want to do that now. Knobel stated that he will provide a copy of the note along with a statement concerning his conversations with HANDTE. Jaferian and Knobel stated that it was shortly after this that they got together with Sunday Olson to get guardianship for and terminate the employment of HANDTE.
Knobel stated that the mental state of is a real concern, and that she appears to be failing fairly fast at this time.
On August 13, 2003, I prepared two affidavits and made a request through the DA's office for a search warrant for the bank account of Stewart HANDTE. The bank account was identified
as being from Wells Fargo Bank in the form of a checking account in the name of HANDTE, account # I then made contact with the on-call DA, who was Kristen Erickson. Erickson was advised of the above information concerning the case and the request for the search warrant along with a seizure order for the account to freeze any activity or removal of the
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funds. I met with Erickson at the DA's office where the affidavits were reviewed and approved. The affidavits were then presented to Judge Schrader who reviewed the information and signed the search warrant and seizure order.
I then proceeded to Wells Fargo Bank, located at 401 Keystone, where I met with Donna Hughes, who was the acting manager for the branch. Hughes was served with the court order to freeze the account of HANDTE, and also with the search warrant requesting the records from the account. Hughes at that time advised me that the account had been frozen, and that it currently had approximately $65,000.00 in it.
appeared to be very open and agreeable to what was happening. The video tape was then started. I then ask if she knew her address to which she recited her address correctly. I then ask her if she was under a doctors care for anything, to which she stated "no". I ask her if she was on any medication, to which she stated again "no". I then proceeded to advise her of the pending criminal investigation concerning HANDTE and DOSEN,
On August 13, 2003 at approximately, . Supplement No myself
and Detective Greg Blair proceeded to which is the residence of the victim Once there, met us in the driveway of the home, and invited into the home. Once inside, we were seated in the living room. I introduced myself with Detective Blair to who appeared to be alert and able to move about on her own. I then ask if I could conduct an interview with her, and requested that the interview be video taped by Detective Blair, to which stated that it would be OK
and ask her if she had been made aware of the investigation by anyone else, to which she stated "no". was
ask if she knew HANDTE and DOSEN, to which she stated she did and that they were "nice boys". I then ask
if HANDTE was employed by her to which she stated "no". I then ask her to explain what HANDTE did for her, to which she stated to the effect little things here and there. It was during this time that she did appear to be somewhat confused and not clear about how to answer. I ask her if she had ever given HANDTE money, to which
she stated "yes", but could not remember how much or when. She continued to say that she had not seen "the boys" for about a month and did not know why. I then ask her if she remembered a meeting the previous January in which HANDTE and DOSEN had ask her to fund a business, to which she stated "no". I ask her if she had ever given money to either HANDTE or DOSEN to fund a
business, she stated "no". Several times she would tell me that she gets confused about things. I then showed one of the checks in question that had been passed at Cope & McPhetres
Marine for $70,019.50,
and ask her if she remembered
the check. After looking at the check, stated that it was her but did not remember it. stated that she did not remember giving any checks to HANDTE. I then ask if she liked to gamble, to which she appeared to "perk" up and said "yes". I ask her where she gambled to which she stated the Reno Hilton. She stated that she liked to play blackjack, and sometimes the craps table. I then ask her if she would go to the bank and cash checks to gamble, to which she stated she did. She stated that she would cash a check for approximately $5000.00, but would not take it all to the casino. She continued to say that she would usually play about $1000 when ever she went. I then ask her if she ever had taken HANDTE or DOSEN with her to gamble to which she stated "yes". I ask her if she had ever given either of them money to gamble to which she stated, sometimes,
but not often. After several other questions, the interview was terminated. I noted that during the interview, was able to converse with me clearly, but did have trouble remembering anything in the past. At one point when ask if she gave money to anyone, she stated that she was very generous, and ask if we would like anything. It was apparent that she was not aware of any business dealings concerning the motor cycle shop or any money used from her account to finance the business by HANDTE.
On August 18, 2003, Sunday OLSON flew to Reno from her home in San
Diego and met with me in the Reno Police Department. OLSON was scheduled this day to take the victim to Dr. McHugh for a mental evaluation to see where she is currently both physically and mentally. OLSON stated that she is readily available for any assistance and as guardian for her grandmother, would also sign a release so that the mental evaluation by Dr. McHugh could be released to me. OLSON stated that when she had initially been introduced to HANDTE when he had been hired to care for she had been impressed with how nice and attentive he was. As time had progressed, she stated that she noticed that HANDTE and DOSEN both seemed to alienate from her and her father. OLSON stated that she became extremely suspicious of what HANDTE was doing, when HANDTE had called her and offered to sell her a Mercedes car that her grandmother had. OLSON stated that she was appalled as the vehicle that HANDTE was attempting to sell her, was a car that had been left to her by her grandfather when he had been alive. She had told HANDTE that the car he was trying to sell her was hers. HANDTE had then sold the vehicle to another party, and OLSON stated that she has no idea where the money for the vehicle went. OLSON stated that the CPA JAFERIAN had made her aware of the attempted business
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dealings by HANDTE and OLSON, and that the attorney for the estate, NOBLE, had also expressed his deep concerns for and what HANDTE and DOSEN were attempting to do and the money that had gone out without authorization.
On August 18, 2003, I attempted to contact HANDTE in an attempt to set up a possible interview. I made contact by telephone, and advised HANDTE of the pending criminal investigation involving him and DOSEN. HANDTE advised that he needed to speak with his attorney, which he stated at that time was Joel Barber. I noted that during the conversation, HANDTE did not mention or ask about his bank account which had been frozen earlier by the court order. A short time later, I received a phone call from an attorney identified as David Houston. Houston advised that he was now representing HANDTE and DOSEN, and wanted to know what was involved in the crime report. I advised Houston that I would like to interview each of them and that he was welcome to be present if he wished. He advised that he would check with his clients and call back. Some time later he re-contacted me and advised that he could set up interviews in his office at a later date. I told him that the interviews would have to be conducted in the Reno Police Department to which he stated that once again would have to consider it and would call back later with an answer.
On August 19, 2003, I received a call from attorney David Houston. Houston ask me why I had not advised him that the bank account of HANDTE had been frozen. I explained to him that the question was never brought up by either him or HANDTE at any time. He then advised that this may hamper the cooperation of his client as he "doesn't even have enough money for a hair cut". The conversation was then terminated. Later that date, I was advised that this office had received a phone call from a local branch of Wells Fargo Bank. The bank personnel advised that HANDTE was currently in the bank, and that he had told the bank that I had sent him to the bank to request that they "free up" some money for him. The bank had told HANDTE that this could not be done due to the court order freezing the account. The bank had then requested to give HANDTE a copy of the affidavit, which was done.
Since that conversation, I have been advised by several sources that HANDTE was in the process of attempting to sell off tools and items that he had purchased with the money of the victim, possibly in an attempt to get money for an attorney.
On August 20,
2003, I met with Dr. McHugh at Washoe Medical Center. Dr. McHugh stated that he had done the evaluation of and would share the results at that time. He stated that he had conducted an evaluation which is a basic evaluation of her mental state and issues a score accordingly. He continued to explain that the basis for the test attempts to see if she is aware of her surroundings,
able to communicate, and some special relationships. When completed he issued a score of Dr. McHugh stated that this test has a range of 1 to 30. He continued to say that is suffering from but is continuing to operate on a even basis due to her medication. I then ask Dr. McHugh if he remembered doing an evaluation on in February of 2001 where she had scored a at that time. He stated that he did, and that she is about the same now as then, declining slightly. I then ask Dr. McHugh that in his professional opinion, was able to make proper decisions concerning her affairs, such as the money, to which he stated "absolutely not". I ask him if she had been able to make those decisions back in February of 2001 when he had evaluated her then, to which he stated "no". I then ask Dr. McHugh if he would testify in court if needed about the mental status of to which he stated that he would cooperate fully. On August 25, 2003, I received a phone call from Leon Jaferian. He wanted to report that he had received a phone call from an individual by the name of Ken Peel (333-6667). Peel identified himself as a private investigator that had been hired by Handte. Jaferian stated that he was not going to communicate with him, only wanted to report the contact.
On September 2, 2003, I met with Joan Olson, who is the daughter-in-law of the victim Olson currently resides in Wisconsin and was in Reno to assist with some personal matters. Olson related that she had originally come to Reno in May of 2003, at the request of the family as there was an extreme concern about what was happening with Handte, and Dosen. Olson stated that she had stayed with through July 2003. Olson stated that during her stay with she had observed the actions of Handte and Dosen, and as a result had kept a daily journal. Olson had brought the journal with her and stated that she would give to me. Olson stated that while at the house, she would observe Handte and Dosen to be very involved in the daily routine of
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from opening her mail, to accessing areas of the home that she would seem to be areas that they should not be in. She noticed often that it would appear that Handte and Dosen would purposely separate her from and always felt suspicious that things were not well. She had noticed on several occasions that would try to give Handte money, but that Handte would make an obvious act to turn it down at which time would leave money on a counter or table. Olson would observe later that the money would be missing. Olson advised that she was leaving on this date to return to Wisconsin and would be available. Since the interview with Olson, I have been advised by several sources that Handte is currently attempting to sell tools and equipment he had purchased using the proceeds of to a company in Vacaville California. Also sources have indicated that Handte has also attempted to hide vehicles and or the boat in question in the Reno-Carson City area.
CONCLUSION:
the victim . During the time of this care, Handte and Dosen had attempted to engage in the financing of a This investigation has revealed that Stewart Handte and Anthony Dosen had assumed the of caring for business listed as Bad Boyz Inc. In January of 2003, they had been advised by the attorney for the estate of the mean time no money was to come from for the financing of the company. The evidence shows that Dr. McHugh had done a mental evaluation in 2001 and listed as having a score of , which by Dr. McHugh's own medical opinion is not of sound mind to handle her own affairs without assistance.
The evidence also shows that since Handte and Dosen were advised not to spend any money from toward their business, Handte and Dosen would have sign thirty (30) checks totaling 556,616.03, which were used to buy several cars, a boat, tools, motorcycles and payment of thousands of dollars to Dosen. That the victim is 84 years of age and qualifies under the statute as an older person. As a result it is evident that Handte and Dosen have violated the statute of Exploitation of the elderly by "any act taken by a person(s) who has the trust and confidence of an older person, through deception, undue influence, with the intention of permanently depriving the older person of the ownership". I am therefore requesting a warrant for the arrest of Stewart Handte and Anthony Dosen for exploitation of the elderly.
Mark Knobel, and the CPA Leon Jaferian that the terms of the proposed loan would have to be worked out and in
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P.O. BOX 1900 455 E 2ND ST Reno NV 89502
Phone
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Fax
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Reported Date
10/30/2003
Rpt/Incident Typ
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Administrative Information
Agency RENO POLICE DEPARTMENT OCA # 03-27737 Supplement No 0002 Reported Date 10/30/2003 Reported Time 00:01 CAD Call No 032020834
Status REPORT TO FOLLOW Rpt/Incident Typ INCIDENT
Location City RENO
Rep Dist J6C1 From Date 10/10/2002 To Date 06/17/2003 Emp # R0306/HOUSTON,RANDY
Assignment Detectives -Days -Fraud Author R0306 Assignment Detectives -Days -Fraud RMS Transfer Successful
Approving Officer R0894 Approval Date 11/25/2003 Approval Time 17:45:08
Property
Prop # 1 Involvement EVIDENCE In Custody? Yes Security No # Pieces 1
Description 3 RINGER BINDER/W DETAILS Typ A Cat 1 Article BINDER
Narrative
DETAILS:
Today at the request of Dan Greco, and Kellie Villoria of the Washoe County District Attorneys Office, I attended a meeting concerning the pending case involving the exploitation of the elderly case involving Stewart Handte.
Greco advised me of the following concerning their evaluation of the facts and circumstances concerning prosecution. He stated that this case was initially given to Carl Hall and his team for processing. Carl Hall advised them that he is a personal friend of Handte and that there would be a possible conflict of interest. As a result the case was sent up to John Helzer and staffed with him. At that time Helzer made the decision to have the case sent to the major crimes unit, Dan Greco, who in turn assigned the case to Kellie Villoria.
Kellie stated that she reviewed all of the case and the facts involved, and also reviewed the memo sent by DA Derrick Dreiling. Dreilings memo address numerous concerns about the ability to prove the case. Issues of concern are the fact that a contract was signed by the victim in the presence of her attorney and Handte which allowed for the giving of "gifts". There were also concerns about the family feeling alright about receiving gifts and money from the victim, but now that Handte was also receiving so-called gifts, why did the family now want to get involved. There was an issue as to why the family did not proceed with guardianship when this was discovered. There were several other concerns that were also addressed.
As a result, Dan stated that they took to case and staffed it with Dick Gammick and Helzer and round tabled their concerns. At that time the decision was made by Gammick that this was not a provable case and the decision of the DAs office would be to no proceed with criminal action.
I expressed my concerns about the case and my feeling that this is a case that could be pursued, but that I would have no option other than to abide with the decision of the DAs office. I have a meeting scheduled with Mark Knobel and several other people involved with this case on Monday November 3, 2003 at 0900. I will advise them at that meeting that this case will be closed with no further action taken as recommended by the DAs office. Mr. Knobel has already advised that they will proceed civilly against Handte. No further at this time.