Michele Bocci arrested

We wrote about this fellow Michele (pronounced Michael) Bocci In January and February when Oregon law enforcement were trying to build a case against him for ripping people off. He used a number of aliases, according to KGW. As well as pretending to be a Marine, he also faked a career as a doctor;

In KGW’s January investigation, several people recounted being duped by Bocci. They provided money, food or other types of assistance after hearing his tragic story. Bocci told people he was combat veteran who was left to care for his two young children after his wife died.

Since that initial report, KGW has received complaints from six more people in the past few weeks who say Bocci told them elaborate tales.

Well, now he’s cooling his heels in a jail cell;

Now the 34-year-old faces charges of criminal impersonation and second-degree theft.

The misdemeanor charges stem from an August 2, 2016 incident. Bocci, who claimed to be a decorated U.S. Marine, said his bomb-sniffing dog had been hit and killed by a car. The story was shared by concerned people on social media.

After hearing his heartbreaking story, a local funeral home offered to help. Springer and Sons funeral home in Aloha provided free cremation for the dog, along with a specially designed urn, which included a military emblem and custom engraving. An invoice shows the value as $310.

Yeah, well, he also claimed to be a pediatric plastic surgeon. I’d start checking out how far he carried that personality and see if there are any children who were victims. Stolen Valor is just the tip of the iceberg, Mr Prosecutor.

Thanks to David for the link.

Category: Phony soldiers, Valor Vultures