On April 29, 2015, Fremont Police Detectives arrested Jeremiah (Jerry) Bishop (74, Fremont resident) pursuant to an FPD warrant for Elder Financial Abuse and Grand Theft.
The investigation has revealed that Bishop, a real estate agent, advertised himself and his fictitious partner as investors in commercial real estate properties that weren’t for sale. Detectives believe that the activity began in or around 2006 and victims include: friends, associates, former customers and co-workers. To date, detectives have identified approximately 20 victims with a reported collective loss of at least $500,000. The individual losses range from $10,000 - $50,000 and in one case as much as $90,000. This remains an open and active investigation and detectives believe more victims may exist.
Bishop was booked into Santa Rita County Jail and was scheduled for arraignment at the Fremont Superior Courthouse today, Monday, May 4, 2015, at 2:00 p.m.
If you or someone you know has information about this case or believes that they are a victim of this crime, please contact Detective Ken Kwok at [email protected].
