One of three Birmingham men arrested last weekend in North Carolina on prostitution and robbery charges now faces a new charge after police say he gave them a false name during his arrest. They were taken into custody Jan. But after the story ran on Tuesday , Kennedy's mother contacted AL. She also contacted the police in North Carolina who launched their own investigation.
Today they announced charges against year-old Willie Charles Foy, who tried to pass off Kennedy's information as his own. Foy is charged with one count of felony identity theft, as well as common law robbery, felony conspiracy and prostitution, said Beth Purcell, the public information officer for the Jacksonville Public Safety Department. Saturday on a report of a larceny, according to Beth Purcell, the police public information officer.
Once there, they launched an investigation that led to the arrest of the trio. Craig, 24, of southwest Birmingham, posted an ad for sexual exchange on Backpage. Craig is charged with felony common law robbery, felony conspiracy, misdemeanor aid and abet prostitution, and misdemeanor maintain a dwelling for purposes of prostitution. Craig was indicted in Birmingham in November on a charge of theft by fraudulent leasing. He was featured as a wanted suspect on Crime Stoppers, but now is listed as captured.
Jones, also of Southwest Birmingham, is charged with felony common law robbery, felony conspiracy and misdemeanor aid and abet prostitution. Police said he used his cell phone to arrange prostitution.
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