The El Paso County Sheriff’s office financial crime unit arrested 43-year-old Ryan Carneal as he arrived at the El Paso County Courthouse for a hearing. He’s being charged with 14-felonies related to identity theft, aggravate motor vehicle theft, forgery, cyber-crimes, and other fraud-related offenses. The sheriff’s office said Carneal assumed someone’s identity and used it to purchase a vehicle, apply for loans, and open other lines of credit. He will likely face additional charges in the future. Carneal’s wife, 40-year-old Tarry is currently wanted on 10-separate felony arrest warrants related to similar crimes. The couple is known to work together to defraud businesses and car dealerships.
