The joint investigation is continuing and additional charges are expected in Multnomah and other counties.
(SANDY, Ore.) - A Sandy-area pastor was arrested Friday morning related to criminal allegations involving multiple victims' real estate transactions.
The ongoing criminal investigation involved federal, state, and local authorities, and a tip line is available for anyone with information regarding the suspect's activities.
At approximately 10:40 AM, 44-year-old Corey Jerry Pritchett, from Sandy, was taken into custody at the Sandy public library by detectives from Oregon State Police and Oregon City Police Department, and a postal inspector from the US Postal Inspections Service.
Pritchett is being lodged in Multnomah County Jail on the following charges:Aggravated Theft (two counts – class B felony)Theft in the First Degree (5 counts – class C felony)Theft in the Second Degree (2 counts – class A misdemeanor)Securities Fraud (3 counts – class B felony) Selling an Unregistered Security (3 counts – class B felony) Sales of Securities by an Unregistered Person (3 counts – class B felony)
The joint investigation is continuing and additional charges are expected in Multnomah and other counties. The following agencies have been involved in this joint investigation:Oregon State Police Department of Consumer and Business Services, Division of Finance and Corporate Securities Oregon Department of Justice Oregon City Police DepartmentPortland Police Bureau United States Postal Service
Investigators are interested in additional information regarding Pastor Pritchett's activities.
Anyone with information regarding the investigation can call Oregon State Police Northern Command Center dispatch at (800) 452-7888.
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