Fugitive Scam Artist from NH Captured in Texas

A fugitive scam artist from New Hampshire who had been on the run for more than six months was arrested on Friday in Texas.

Early Friday morning, Richard Cybenko was arrested by members of the U.S. Marshals–Gulf Coast Violent Fugitive Task Force in Sugar Land, TX.

Cybenko, 29, who was last known to have ties to the Milton, NH area, was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for probation violations, identity theft, delivering articles to a prisoner, smuggling contraband, theft and unauthorized use of a vehicle.

Based on tips and information developed by the investigative efforts of the New Hampshire Joint Fugitve Task Force, tips were followed all the way across the country to California. Information was developed and it was determined that Cybenko was residing in San Leon, TX.

While trying to shake law enforcement, Cybenko traveled the country, allegedly committing various crimes. He is wanted by authorities in Colorado and Texas for larcenies and thefts. During the course of the investigation, it was learned that Cybenko had been using the aliases of Richard Hall, Albertico Gozman, Jake Noue Stott and Jon Adam Casavant in an attempt to conceal his true identity. 

Cybenko is known to scam unsuspected homeowners by promising work and not providing the services. He was located and arrested at a job site in the 6000 Block area of Kendall Creek Dr, Sugar Land, TX. He will be held at the Gray County Jail pending his initial court appearance on all of the outstanding warrants and will then be returned to New Hampshire.

Ashley Jewett, 26, Cybenko’s girlfriend, also of San Leon, TX was arrested on similar charges related to scams in the San Antonio, TX area.