ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Deputies say three people are facing a slew of charges surrounding a multi-state fraud scheme.

The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office says that Jalen Coleman, 19, of Michigan, was taken into custody Friday morning in Michigan.

Darious Welch, 20, and Keaysha Warren, 22, of Michigan, were arrested in August and later extradited back to North Carolina.

Investigators say the three are responsible for an extensive lottery and prepaid gift card fraud scheme that spans multiple states and jurisdictions.

On June 20th, deputies took a report at the Speedway Gas Station, 3462 Richlands Highway, and the Circle K Gas Station, located at 3192 Wilmington Highway, involving a theft and fraudulent activity.

Deputies say the trio used deceptive tactics including presenting n

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