San Francisco's ongoing struggle with credit card fraud saw a decisive victory as District Attorney Brooke Jenkins' office reported a conviction in a recent case. Andre Sherman, 69, faced a jury and was found guilty of petty fraud using an access card, specifically for purchasing electronics at a local Target store using other people's credit cards. Details from a trial revealed his usage and attempted use of multiple cards bearing names that were not his own, as reported by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
"I would like to thank the jury for their service on this trial," District Attorney Jenkins stated, per the San Francisco District Attorney's Office. "My office takes these cases seriously and will not hesitate to take action to hold credit card fraudsters accountable." Alerted by Target employees at the 789 Mission Street store, the case unfolded when the police were warned of Sherman's suspicious purchases. Found possessing 17 different cards, including credit and debit cards and driver’s licenses from at least seven individuals, Sherman provided a false name upon apprehension, similarly sounding to the one on the driver's license he carried, the victims received back their documents and recovered the funds due to the swift actions of law enforcement.
The DA's office elaborated on the investigation led by Assistant District Attorney Max Draskovich and the coordinated efforts with District Attorney Investigator Ted Martin and paralegal Josh Nickchen. Their collaborative effort was paramount, leading to a solid case against Sherman. The San Francisco Police Department's Southern Station was crucial in responding to and investigating the matter.
