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Bus Driver Arrested on Fraud Charge

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Posted: 7:30 AM May 16, 2008
Last Updated: 7:30 AM May 16, 2008
Reporter: WSAZ News Staff
Email Address: news@wsaz.com

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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ)-- A Wayne County school bus driver has been arrested on fraud charges.

The West Virginia State Police say they arrested Billy Russell on Thursday.

According to a State Police press release, the criminal complaint says that Russell used a Board of Education credit card to purchase gasoline, quarts of oil and cigarettes.

The amount of the combined purchases exceeds $1000.00.

Russell has been charged with Fraudulent Schemes, a felony. He was released on bond.

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Posted by: Isaac on May 17, 2008 at 04:33 PM
Well isn't that just terrible!! Really it is stupid to get so bent over it, make him pay it back so the world can start spinning again!!

Posted by: anonymous on May 16, 2008 at 06:23 PM
I'll bet he is not the only one using the cards! They most likely get used all over the counties in different positions for more than gas,oil & cir.!

Posted by: Anonymous on May 16, 2008 at 02:00 PM
Well, I am sure others are doing it he is just one that got caught!

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