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Show "Flim-Flam" Man Arrested wanted by the Colorado State Highway Patrol for traffic violations and by the South Bend, Idaho police also for grand larceny. Last of all he was wanted in Nebraska for Social Security Fraud. He has been arrested 27 times and has one time in a Federal Prison. According to Berry, "There's something about resort towns that attract people like that. Park City can rest easier this week knowing that a "Aim flam" man who had 'been victimizing local residents for several months has been brought to justice-largely through the efforts of the PCPD. Dectective Robert Berry of the PCPD told the Record that Howard George Chick, alias Harold George Chick, alias Tony Chick, alias Howard Anthony Chick, alias Anthony Ferrelli who had been known in Park City as Tony Ferrelli had been arrested in Las Vegas, Nevada on warrants originating in Park City , and also outstanding in California, Idaho and Nebraska. According to Detective Berry, the 39 year old Ferrelli moved to Park City several months ago and along with a girlfriend posing as Mrs. Ferrelli rented an apartment at the Yellow Slicker owned by Dr. and Mrs. Wilson. ' Ferrelli apparently befriended befriend-ed another tennant in the building and when he was told, he would have to vacate his apartment during the holidays, Ferrelli offered his apartment as storage space for the tennant's stereo equipment. Ferrelli then, according to Berry, sold his friends stereo to Mountain Realty. Also, claiming that he could not pay his rent, Ferrelli made an agreement with the Wilson's to do some 'general improvements to the building in lieu of rent payment. He apparently got a check from Mrs. Wilson for $275 to buy materials which he cashed and probably spent. Also, while in Park City, Ferrelli befriended a couple from Fresno, California and posing as a wealthy "ski bum" gained their confidence. Shortly after, Ferrelli decided to leave Park City. He apparently-took his girlfriend to the airport and sent her home to her parents, vowing that he would soon join her and they would be married. He then, according to Berry, left in the girl's car for California. Eri route, Ferrelli rented a motel room from which -he removed a television set and then headed for Fresno. In Fresno he looked up the couple he had met in Park City, and telling them he was on his way to "Europe to; ski; gained an invitation to stay at their home for the night. The Fresno couple left for work the next day and upon returning 'found their home cleaned out. Meanwhile, realizing that she . had been misled by Ferrelli, the girlfriend reported her. car stolen and the Park City Police Department entered the case. After some research, Detec- ... tive Berry discovered that Ferrelli was wanted . in Vail, Colorado for check fraud and forgery, and in Fort Collins for Grand Larceny. He was also |
