CITY OF NORTH CANTON POLICE

Warrant arrest of:

Brenton T. Cochran, DOB: 11/05/1987 Age: 26 1108 Clark Rd.

Wadsworth, OH. 44281

Charges:

Telecommunications Fraud

ORC 2913.05 (F3) Theft ORC. 2913.02 (F4)

Misuse of Credit Cards ORC. 2913.21 (F4) Forgery ORC. 2913.31 (F4)

Summary:

[North Canton, OH.] On Thursday, February 27, 2014 at approximately 10:35 am. North Canton Police arrested Brenton T. Cochran at Canton Municipal court after he turned himself in reference warrants for his arrest on the above reported charges. On February 2, 2014 the executive director for the North Canton Playhouse suspected a theft had occurred involving Mr. Cochran. The investigation revealed that Mr. Cochran had worked for the Playhouse for nine years. He was also employed at the Staples Store located in Coventry, OH.

Working as a subcontractor for the Playhouse, he used their Staples Advantage account to make numerous transactions for his personal use amounting to over $40,000.00. When these charges or transactions went unpaid, Staples Collections contacted the Playhouse which was unaware of the happenings because Mr. Cochran had all invoices going to him. Mr. Cochran was booked into the Stark County Jail without incident. His bond was set at $25,000.00 and booking photo would be available.