Cherokee woman charged with identity theft September 2, 2020 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 2 Cherokee woman’s plans disclosed by mail delivery By Marione Martin Fulton Ave. in Cherokee. Kreiman was Littlefield but denied any knowledge In smaller towns, mail carriers often present and was provided a copy of the about why her address was on the look at a person’s name and know where search warrant obtained by Tanio. requests for credit from the businesses. to deliver a letter. That worked against A search of the residence was She also would not state any further a woman in Cherokee recently. Pieces conducted, and the following items were information or knowledge about the of mail addressed to a man in Cherokee discovered and seized: packages except that they had been sent but with her address were delivered to A Costco envelope addressed to by other men and that she had asked the man. Blake Batula at that address; an open those men about the packages and was Court records show on April 8 Steven box addressed to Rodney Mehlhaff of told that they were legitimate. Littlefield contacted law enforcement Cherokee containing a sealed box with On Aug. 26 in Alfalfa County, Susan after receiving several notices from a new HP laptop computer; an open box Marie Kreiman, 24, of Cherokee, was various businesses regarding applications addressed to Janet Shughart in Wakita charged with identity theft – unlawful for credit in his name when he had not found to contain a sealed box with a use of personal identifying information, applied for credit. He became aware of new Dell Inspiron laptop computer; a felony. This crime is punishable by this after the postal service delivered the an open and empty box from Best Buy imprisonment for not less than one year notices to him instead of delivering to address to David Atwood in Cherokee; to not more than five years and a fine of the address on the mail which was 523 an open box addressed to Lynetta Mann not more than $100,000. S. Fulton Ave. in Cherokee. in Cherokee containing 13 pieces of Kreiman was also charged Cherokee Police Chief Ryan McNeil clothing and accessories still in sealed with receiving stolen property, a recognized the address as the residence packages; an open box addressed to Abir felony. This crime is punishable by of Susan Kreiman who had been the Madi in Cherokee found to contain a imprisonment for a term not more than subject of a prior unrelated investigation. Playstation 4 Pro gaming console still ten years or by a fine in an amount that Littlefield brought the mail to the police in a sealed box; and an iPhone cellular is equal to three times the value of the department. He said this had happened telephone belonging to Kreiman seized property that was stolen, but not more several times between March 1 and April as evidence. than $500,000 or by both such fine and 8. McNeil saw the letters appeared to be According to the affidavit, during an imprisonment and may be ordered to applications for credit from Discover, interview Kreiman admitted to knowing pay restitution. Wells Fargo and Sprint. All appeared to have been denied due the inability to verify identity. On April 13, McNeil contacted District Attorney Investigator Steve Alfalfa County moved Tanio who had previously investigated Kreiman for unrelated crimes for which she was currently on probation out of to orange level Friday Woods County. Tanio requested copies By Marione Martin County shows 52 cases with one death of the report along with copies of the On Friday when the latest county and 41 recovered. Harper County letters. level trends were released by the has had 17 cases with 16 recovered. On April 14, McNeil, Tanio and other Oklahoma State Department of Health Woodward County has 98 positive tests officers served a search warrant at 523 S. (OSDH) for COVID-19, Major County with 66 recovered. Garfield County moved down one level to yellow while has had 993 cases with 12 deaths and The Alva Review-Courier / Newsgram Alfalfa County moved up a level to 666 recovered. is published Wednesday by orange. Green is considered the lowest As of Tuesday’s OSDH advisory, Martin Broadcasting Corp. risk with step levels of increasing risk there are 59,399 confirmed positive 620 Choctaw St. as yellow, orange and red. Most of cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma, up Alva, Oklahoma 73717 Oklahoma is either yellow or orange. 666 from the previous day. Marione Martin, President There are 9 additional deaths Telephone Numbers: Ellis County was the only green level Alva Review-Courier 580-327-2200 area on Friday’s map. identified to report. No deaths were Newsgram 580-327-1510 As of Tuesday morning, the OSDH identified in the past 24 hours. There FAX 580-327-2454 shows Alfalfa County has had 14 are 809 total deaths in the state. www.alvareviewcourier.com people testing positive for COVID-19 The report shows 535 people E-Mail: manager @alvareviewcourier.net with six recovered, meaning there are currently hospitalized with COVID-19. [email protected] eight active cases. Woods County has For more information, visit Entire Contents Copyright 2020 had 25 cases with 24 recovered. Major coronavirus.health.ok.gov. September 2, 2020 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 3 September 2, 2020 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 4 A refresher on masks By Marione Martin to a severe COVID-19 illness. Or that outside of your mask in crowded places. The streets of Alva have been much individual could live with someone who Wash your hands before taking off busier since the arrival of university is at risk for medical or age reasons. your face covering, and avoid touching students. Classes Back in March when this area starting your eyes, nose and mouth during began Aug. 17. seeing the first cases of coronavirus, removal, the CDC advises. Touch only Everyone is there was lots of information about the mask’s ties or elastic. If you inserted hopeful those in- masks, but now we don’t see much about a disposable filter, throw it out. person classes can them. Perhaps it’s time for a refresher. It’s recommended that fabric masks continue, both in Choosing a Mask be washed daily after use. It may be public school and Not all masks are the same. In run through the wash and dry cycle of higher education. choosing or making a mask, Consumer a washing machine (I put mine in a net Schools are Reports recommends you look at the bag) or you may hand wash with soap taking extra number of layers, the fabric and the fit. and water. Let it dry completely before measures with Multiple layers of fabric are better using again. more frequency to than only one. More layers means less Fix Your Annoying Mask sanitize classrooms, cafeterias, buses chance that viral particles will be able to To help contain COVID-19, one of and other areas. In Alva, the public pass through. You can also add a middle the most important things you can do schools are requiring masks in hallways layer such as a coffee filter. is wear a mask. Especially when paired and on buses. Students are allowed The thicker and denser fabrics will with physical distancing, wearing to remove masks in areas where they do a better job than thinner, more loosely masks is “the single best way, short of aren’t moving around and social woven ones. Tea towels, antimicrobial a lockdown, to slow the spread of the distancing can be enforced, such as pillowcases and cotton-blend fabrics virus,” says William Schaffner, M.D., some classrooms. The NWOSU campus were found to be more effective than a professor of medicine in the division is requiring masks. 100 percent cotton t-shirt fabric, a scarf of infectious diseases at the Vanderbilt Personally, I’ve become more or silk. University School of Medicine in vigilant about wearing a mask in places A mask should fully cover your Nashville, Tenn. where distancing is practical. I’ll admit nose and mouth, extending an inch or Probably like me you’ve experienced that sometimes I ignore the mask when more past the ends of your mouth and annoyances while wearing a mask. Most going into the post office because I can wrapping under to grab onto the bottom of these annoying problems are fixable. see by the lack of cars that I’m the only of your chin as an anchor. According Here are some tips from Consumer customer. to the CDC, a mask should fit snugly Reports: While masks aren’t 100 percent but comfortably against the sides of • Glasses Getting Fogged Up – Look effective, they do provide some your face and should not interfere with for a mask with a metal wire sewn in protection against COVID-19. Since breathing. that goes over your nose bridge. Then I’m in the age category considered most Wear and Care you can pinch the top of your mask so at risk (I’m old!), I should be wearing If you’re using disposable masks of that it fits the shape of your nose. If a mask when I go into an area where the type used in medical offices, they possible, tighten the sides of your mask it might be difficult to remain six feet are meant to be thrown away after use. as well, by adjusting the straps, so it fits or more from others. I don’t always do However, fabric masks can be cleaned snugly.