Michael Darrenger Kellner, 20, of Idyllwild, was arrested April 7. The arresting charges included several felonies, but the Riverside County district attorney filed only a misdemeanor charge of stolen property (Penal Code 496 (A)). So the arresting felonies have been dropped, and only the one misdemeanor charge remains on the record. Kellner has pleaded not…

By Karen HobbsAssistant director,division of consumer and business education, FTC Every day, the FTC is collecting data, watching the numbers and spotting the trends. We’re also spreading the word about COVID-19-related scams. Because the more you know about what’s happening, the easier it will be to protect yourself and others from these scams. So far,…