Chicago Man Charged in Multi-State Metro Detroit Identity Theft Scheme

David Andrew Williams, a 30-year-old man from Chicago with a history of identity theft and credit card fraud, has been arrested in connection with a complex, multi-state identity theft and financial fraud scheme targeting residents across Metro Detroit. The scheme involved sending fraudulent text messages to victims claiming their debit cards were compromised, prompting the mailing of replacement cards that Williams intercepted and used to withdraw funds. Troy police initiated the investigation after a UPS driver reported Williams attempting to steal a package containing a replacement debit card from a victim's porch. Surveillance, digital evidence, and victim interviews linked Williams to multiple thefts, revealing the breadth of the criminal activities. Williams faces charges including identity theft, stealing or retaining a financial transaction device without consent, and driving without a license, with bond set at $75,000. Authorities continue to investigate, suspecting Williams's involvement in a larger criminal network and anticipating additional charges.