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Arlington man used stolen credit cards, counterfeit IDs to buy Picasso painting and Rolex watch
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk James Hartley | KERA News , as published by Fort Worth Report
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The man, Melvin Leonard Mitchell III, entered his guilty plea on August 5.
A man from Arlington has pleaded guilty to committing wire fraud and other offenses. He used stolen credit card information and fake identification to purchase luxury items. The items included a Rolex watch, an ATV, and a painting by Pablo Picasso.
S. Department of Justice. The man, Melvin Leonard Mitchell III, entered his guilty plea on August 5.
He also admitted to piloting a drone without a license in restricted airspace. The full extent of Mitchell's actions and the involvement of any co-conspirators can be found in the plea papers and news release from the Department of Justice.
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Category: safety Published: August 12, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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