Nicholas Michael Heskett Solicits Donations In Uniform For Wounded Warriors, Pockets Money | Guardian Of Valor

Edmond, Oklahoma- We posted on our Facebook page last year about this guy running around soliciting donations in uniform. After investigators looked into the allegations that he was soliciting donations in uniform to send care packages overseas, and for Wounded Warriors, it was found that he pocketed all the money. Nicholas Michael Heskett has been charged with two Felony counts of fraud, a warrant issued for his arrest.

He told people that he had gotten into trouble in the Military, and his punishment was to solicit donations for this cause. Some of his fellow Soldier’s who sent us information on him last year, said he was busted for smoking spice while in Kuwait and sent home.

According to the Sheriff: “He is a known drug user in the area and he has had charges for that in the past,” Richard Stevens said, Logan County Sheriff’s Office.

But this time, Logan County deputies said Heskett is using his service as a National Guardsman to fool people.

According to KOCO.com

An arrest warrant has been issued for a former member of the Oklahoma Army  National Guard accused of using his uniform to trick people into giving him  donations that were supposed to go to troops stationed overseas.

Nicholas Michael Heskett, 21, was charged with two felony counts of obtaining  property for charitable purposes by false pretenses.

The charges were filed Monday following a year-long investigation  conducted by the Edmond Police Department. Heskett is also accused of soliciting  donations in Logan County. Heskett was discharged from the military in 2013, a  military spokesman confirmed.

It’s unknown how much money was stolen, but Heskett allegedly preyed on women  who shopped at Barbie’s Consignment in Edmond, according to court documents.  He’s also accused of trying to solicit donations from an employee working at  Pitchford’s Pawn and Car Audio, court show.

Witnesses in Logan County told police that Heskett tried soliciting donations  in several neighborhoods.

“The man stood at attention and explained that he got in trouble with the  military,” a witness told police. “As part of his punishment, he was sent to  gather donations for wounded soldiers.”

When investigators contacted the Oklahoma Army National Guard, they found out  Heskett had left his post without permission.

“He’s facing problems with attendance,” wrote an officer in his affidavit.  “He’s considered AWOL.”

Police said the alleged crimes took place around Christmas 2012

Below is a video if an interview with one of the victims:

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Heskitt is still on the loose, so if anyone in that area spots this fraud, contact your local police department. We have requested documentation on the extent of his service, but have not yet heard back, we will update this story as we find out more.

UPDATE: 20140130

We received Heskett’s record brief today and it states the following:

PFC Nicholas Michael Heskett,  was a member of the Oklahoma Army National Guard. He was discharged from the National Guard on 7 December 2013 and transferred to the IRR (Individual Ready Reserve) to complete his remaining service obligation.

MOS: Quartermaster Corps, Food Service Specialist (92G)