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Big Scam Targets Kimball Man

Suspect Charged After Alleged $30,000-Plus Plot

A Miami, Florida, man is charged with three offenses in Kimball County Court, including theft by deception of more than $5,000, conspiracy to commit a Class 2 felony, and abuse of a vulnerable adult in Kimball.

Abraham Espinoza has been released on 10% of $100,000 bond. His preliminary hearing will be held Oct. 13. According to court records, he may appear by telephone or Zoom. Espinoza is represented by Scottsbluff attorney Audrey Long.

The apparent victim had withdrawn $20,000 from a local bank, then another $10,000, according to court records. The bank contacted Kimball Police Chief Jose Ru...