Three Fugitives Extradited to Connecticut to Face Fraud, Identity Theft and Burglary Charges

#KRITICIZM - WALLINGFORD, Conn. — Three fugitives have been extradited to Connecticut from separate jurisdictions to face a wide range of criminal charges stemming from unrelated investigations involving alleged fraud, identity theft, burglary, and financial crimes, according to the Wallingford Police Department.

Authorities announced that the suspects were returned from Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Florida to answer accusations tied to separate cases that investigators say targeted homeowners and financial institutions.

Kenneth Earl Tolliver Accused of Targeting Elderly Homeowners

Police allege that Kenneth Earl Tolliver, 61, used deception to gain access to the homes of elderly residents by posing as either a flower-delivery worker or a maintenance employee.

Investigators claim Tolliver entered the victims’ homes under false pretenses before stealing valuables, including payment cards. Authorities further allege that the stolen cards were later used to make unauthorized purchases.

Tolliver was extradited from Maryland and is facing multiple criminal charges related to the investigation. He is being held on a $100,000 bond.

Nearly $250,000 Fraudulent Home-Equity Loan Investigation

In a separate case, Katija Hussain, 27, was extradited from Washington, D.C., after investigators linked her to an alleged scheme involving a fraudulent home-equity loan.

According to police, Wallingford homeowners discovered an unauthorized lien on their property connected to a loan valued at nearly $250,000. Investigators allege Hussain attempted to obtain the loan by using fraudulent Connecticut driver’s licenses while impersonating the homeowners.

She has been charged with multiple offenses, including identity theft, conspiracy, and attempted larceny, and is being held on a $750,000 bond.

Florida Extradition Linked to Alleged Bank-Impersonation Scheme

The third suspect, Hilton Dondre Wynter, 32, was extradited from a detention facility in Broward County, Florida, in connection with what authorities describe as a sophisticated bank-impersonation operation.

Police allege victims received phone calls that appeared to originate from their financial institutions. During the calls, victims were reportedly persuaded to provide sensitive personal and banking information, which investigators say was later used to make unauthorized purchases.

Wynter now faces 46 criminal charges, including telephone fraud, identity theft, criminal impersonation, and larceny. He is being held on a $125,000 bond.

Ongoing Legal Proceedings

The three investigations are separate, but all involve allegations of financial crimes and identity theft that authorities say impacted Connecticut residents.

As with all criminal cases, Kenneth Earl Tolliver, Katija Hussain, and Hilton Dondre Wynter are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.