EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.– The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Financial Crimes Unit launched an investigation after multiple allegations of a suspect deceiving individuals through promised services that were never provided.
Richard Reynolds of Black Forest Retreat promised all-inclusive wedding services to various victims. Rather than fulfilling his promises, he allegedly pocketed the money.
Black Forest Retreat is a 35-acre property that has views of both Pikes Peak and Rampart Range.
Forty separate victims were scammed by Reynolds, and 31 incidents were documented. In all, he scammed the victims out of over $260,000.
Courtesy of FOX21 News’s Black Forest Retreat.
On Tuesday, Oct. 26, Detective Mai obtained an arrest warrant–the highest charge sitting at two counts of Theft from an At-Risk Adult.
On Wednesday, Oct. 27, Reynolds was taken into custody and booked into the El Paso County Jail on sixteen felony charges which are related to the following:
Crimes Against At-Risk AdultsTheft of over $100,000 but less than $1,000,000.ForgeryCriminal ImpersonationUnlawful Possession of Controlled Substance
Reynolds released a statement that said, “Mr. Reynolds has been and will continue to be fully compliant with all law enforcement regarding this matter. He will be appearing in court with his hired legal counsel.”
If you or someone you know would like to share any information regarding this case, you are invited to contact the Investigations Tip Line at 719-520-6666.
This story will be updated with more information.
