College student identity thief sentenced to 5 years

In this undated file photo released by the Philadelphia Police Department, shown is Jocelyn Kirsch, a student at Drexel University and Edward Anderton of Everett, Wash. Kirsch, who worked for a time at a Napa Starbucks after being charged in this crime, has been sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay more than $100,000 in restitution in a brazen identity-theft scheme. Anderton is to be sentenced Tuesday. (AP Photo/Philadelphia Police Department | Buy photos

Friday, October 17, 2008

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By MARYCLAIRE DALE
Associated Press

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12:45 p.m.PHILADELPHIA — A college student who with her boyfriend stole the identities of friends and neighbors was sentenced Friday to five years in prison and ordered to pay more than $100,000 in restitution.

Jocelyn Kirsch, a former Drexel University student working for a while at a Napa Starbucks after being charged with this crime, and then-boyfriend Edward Anderton used the money for expensive salon visits, exotic vacations and fancy dinners.

Federal guidelines called for a prison sentence of 70 months, but U.S. District Judge Eduardo C. Robreno credited Kirsch for her apparent remorse and for her July 14 guilty plea to aggravated identity theft and other counts.

Kirsch, 23, and Anderton acknowledged stealing the identities of friends and neighbors in the Philadelphia area in 2006 and 2007 to net more than $116,000 in goods and services.

The scheme unraveled when an employee at an upscale salon told police that a check for Kirsch’s $2,250 hair extension job had bounced. About the same time, a neighbor of the couple told police a package she did not order had been sent to her.

Police released photos showing the two posing in matching red swimsuits by a luxury hotel pool and kissing near the Eiffel Tower.

Anderton, a 25-year-old University of Pennsylvania graduate originally from Everett, Wash., is to be sentenced Tuesday.

13 comment(s)

steph wrote on Oct 17, 2008 1:36 PM:

" Awesome!

She's a sociopath.

But I hope she learns a lesson by repaying her debts, one hour at a time. "

merri wrote on Oct 17, 2008 2:31 PM:

" Life is no latte chick. Enjoy your new found friends. "

Omnidra wrote on Oct 17, 2008 3:47 PM:

" Seriously $2250.00 hair extensions? thats rediculous. How dumb can you be.... "

donnaitalia wrote on Oct 17, 2008 5:56 PM:

" Remorse? Remorse at getting caught, most likely. Otherwise these two spoiled brats would still be fleecing innocent people. And employed at Starbuck's handling customers' credit and debit cards AFTER being arrested and charged with identity theft? Scary. What's ahead after her 5 years in prison? What a sad waste of talent and intellect by a lovely young girl. "

raybo wrote on Oct 17, 2008 6:25 PM:

" Five years AND $100,000 restitution? Now thats my idea of justice! "

mafi wrote on Oct 17, 2008 10:11 PM:

" She'll look fabulous in her designer prison garb and boat shoes. "

Two Cents wrote on Oct 18, 2008 8:29 AM:

" Good thing this trial took place outside of California or else the judge might have recommended a hug and probation!
Its nice to see that there are still judges out there who stick it to 'em when they deserve it.
Its going to take a long time to pay back all that $$. Hope it was worth it to her and her buddy. "

misfit wrote on Oct 18, 2008 8:59 AM:

" What an example our society has set for her; money, materialism, stealing, stepping on someone to get more for yourself...isn't that all we do in this country anymore? "

Demo Cracy wrote on Oct 18, 2008 9:30 AM:

" Glad she got a harsh sentence. i, too, am the victim of identity theft in the last year and it is a real time sink to chase down all the bogus purchases and get new cards and then see them still find me. Jail is the answer for sure.

Only why is this a story for the Napa Register? Because she worked in Napa a few years ago??? "

donnaitalia wrote on Oct 18, 2008 9:39 AM:

" "Stealing and stepping on someone to get more for myself" is not what I do as a member of society in this country. If you follow this case from the beginning, it is clear that these two willingly chose their nefarious path. They are not victims of our society. These predators coldly and calculatedly selected their prey with much "malice aforethought". Read the statement from the lady she viciously threatened. Kirsch deserves to spend every day of her five year sentence behind bars. I hope her accomplice receives the same. The courts need to address the growing menace of identity theft by sending a strong clear message to the perpetrators. Ask anyone who has ever tried to clear his or her good name and rebuild credit after being the victim of this crime. "

14obama wrote on Oct 18, 2008 9:58 AM:

" I agree with ya,"2cents". Hopefully,the same will happen to the Bush admin. and the greedy ones on Wall St. I can hardly wait ! On the other hand,I guess I won't keep my fingers crossed. "

vintage70 wrote on Oct 18, 2008 11:17 AM:

" WHAT A JOKE! As an LAPD officer, I witness a lot of serious crimes, deal with violent offenders, and they are often dealt with kid gloves by the courts. And citizens are often known to comment on how they are "vicitms of society...need rehab services" etc. Its interesting on the comments/responses of this gal, who should do time and is a criminal. Intersting. "

donnaitalia wrote on Oct 18, 2008 2:43 PM:

" To Demo Cracy: Apparently, according to previous articles in the NVR, she worked at the Silverado Plaza Starbuck's in Napa.
For a real eye-opener on this charming pair, google the Philadelphia newspapers where they are referred to as "Bonnie & Clyde". "

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