Lost Driver’s License Leads to Wrongful Arrest

By Greg Wright

MBA, CFE, CFP®, CLU, ChFC

Certified Fraud Examiner 

Certified Financial Planner

National Speaker

Kristen Parr is out of jail after spending four days behind bars in Hancock County for a crime she didn't commit. 

Someone used her ID to test drive a car, and when the car wasn't returned, a warrant was issued for Parr's arrest.  She was arrested at her home and was taken into custody on a Thursday.  Because the county offices were closed the very next day for a county festival, Parr wasn't able to see the judge until Monday morning.  

She spent four days in jail for a crime she did not commit.

As explained in my Greg’s Talk titled “Electronic Home Invasion,” your identity can be stolen and an arrest warrant issued.  You could experience the same four days in jail. 

Also, as I suggested in this blog this past July 24, 2019, do not let anyone photocopy your driver’s license.  Your driver’s license in the hands of a fraudster is more dangerous than them having your Social Security number. 

If you have your identity stolen, file a police report, and keep a copy with you at all times.  

If you let someone copy your driver’s license and they use it for nefarious purposes, it becomes much more difficult to prove your innocence.  Attend one of Greg’s Talks to learn how to protect your identity. Many don't know that 30 % of SSNs have been compromised.  Check yours out with a PI or CFE.  

Parr says she left her wallet in February while celebrating her birthday at Circle Center Mall. After she realized she left it there, she returned, but it was not there.  She then filed a police report with IMPD and obtained a new driver’s license. 

After four days in jail, all charges against Parr were dropped by the Greenfield police.  They have video from the car dealer and are still looking for the person who used Parr's ID to test drive the car. 

The mug shot was a screengrab from RTV6.