Police: Stratford High School teacher used school computer to run internet scam
Police received an anonymous tip in November that James O'Neil was running a scam in which he altered the bill of sales and other documents to illegally sell vehicles on Facebook.
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A Stratford High School teacher is facing charges for running an extensive internet scam, police say.
Police received an anonymous tip in November that James O'Neil was running a scam in which he altered the bill of sales and other documents to illegally sell vehicles on Facebook.
Police were also told that O'Neil used his school computer equipment to facilitate the scam.
Following an investigation, officers secured and executed two search warrants to gain access to O'Neil's computer and Jeep Wrangler.
On Jan. 1, O'Neil was taken into custody by Customs and Border Protection agents.
O'Neil was charged with being a fugitive from justice by New York authorities and transferred to Rikers Island Detention Center while he awaits extradition back to Connecticut, according to authorities.
He was brought to Stratford police on Jan. 8 and charged with forgery, identity theft and illegal operation of a repair business without a license.
O'Neil was released after posting a $75,00 bond.
O'Neil is no longer an employee of the school district, according to Stratford High School principal John Dellapiano.
