On Friday, September 25, around 7:30 p.m., detectives from the San Marcos Sheriff’s Station conducted an undercover operation to recover property purchased using stolen credit cards.
During the operation, detectives learned the suspect was connected to a larger criminal investigation involving extensive fraud and identity theft.
Based on this information, detectives served a search warrant at a home in Escondido and recovered narcotics and a significant amount of stolen property, including stolen credit cards and personal information belonging to numerous victims.
Michael Lindsey (DOB: 01/06/1987), Collin Swarts (DOB: 05/20/1984), Dominic Fernandes (DOB: 05/21/1992) and Ashley Swikek (DOB: 01/18/1990) were taken into custody as a result of the search warrants and investigation.
Fernandes, Lindsey, Swarts, and Swikek were charged with possession of stolen property, identity theft, possession of a controlled substance for sale, and conspiracy. All four suspects were booked into the Vista Detention Facility.
This investigation represents the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office’s commitment to protecting our community and holding accountable those who seek to victimize others.
San Marcos Sheriff’s Station (760) 510-5200
