People v. GREGORY KOTSAFTISCase No.: 11CR1681

COUNTY COURT, BOULDER COUNTY, COLORADO
Court Address: / Boulder County Justice Center
1777 Sixth St
Boulder, Colorado80302
Court Phone:(303) 441-3750
PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
vs.
GREGORY KOTSAFTIS,
Defendant / COURT USE ONLY
Attorney Name:Christopher C. Zenisek, Reg. # 34093 / Case No: 11CR1681
Division: 9
Deputy District Attorney
Boulder County Justice Center
1777 Sixth St
Boulder, CO 80302
Attorney Phone:(303) 441-4772
Attorney Fax:(303) 441-4703
Attorney E-mail:
CRIMINAL COMPLAINT

DOB: 02/18/1966, Age: 45 YRS

Address:3355 4th Street, Boulder, CO 80304

Hgt: 6' 1" Wgt: 185 Hair: BRO Eyes: GRN Sex: M Race: W

COUNT / 1 / CRIMINAL ATTEMPT TO COMMIT THEFT / F4

Stanley L. Garnett

District Attorney

By ______/ BOULDER POLICE DEPT
Deputy District Attorney / 11-10794

People v. GREGORY KOTSAFTISCase No.: 11CR1681

COUNT / 2 / THEFT / F4

Stanley L. Garnett

District Attorney

By ______/ BOULDER POLICE DEPT
Deputy District Attorney / 11-10794

People v. GREGORY KOTSAFTISCase No.: 11CR1681

COUNT / 3 / THEFT / F3

Stanley L. Garnett

District Attorney

By ______/ BOULDER POLICE DEPT
Deputy District Attorney / 11-10794

People v. GREGORY KOTSAFTISCase No.: 11CR1681

COUNT / 4 / THEFT / F4

Stanley L. Garnett

District Attorney

By ______/ BOULDER POLICE DEPT
Deputy District Attorney / 11-10794

People v. GREGORY KOTSAFTISCase No.: 11CR1681

COUNT / 5 / FRAUD BY CHECK / F6

Stanley L. Garnett

District Attorney

By ______/ BOULDER POLICE DEPT
Deputy District Attorney / 11-10794

People v. GREGORY KOTSAFTISCase No.: 11CR1681

COUNT / 6 / THEFT / F3

Stanley L. Garnett

District Attorney

By ______/ BOULDER POLICE DEPT
Deputy District Attorney / 11-10794

People v. GREGORY KOTSAFTISCase No.: 11CR1681

COUNT / 7 / FRAUD BY CHECK / F6

Stanley L. Garnett

District Attorney

By ______/ BOULDER POLICE DEPT
Deputy District Attorney / 11-10794

People v. GREGORY KOTSAFTISCase No.: 11CR1681

COUNT / 8 / FRAUD BY CHECK / F6

Stanley L. Garnett

District Attorney

By ______/ BOULDER POLICE DEPT
Deputy District Attorney / 11-10794

People v. GREGORY KOTSAFTISCase No.: 11CR1681

COUNT / 9 / CRIMINAL ATTEMPT TO COMMIT THEFT / F4

Stanley L. Garnett

District Attorney

By ______/ BOULDER POLICE DEPT
Deputy District Attorney / 11-10794

People v. GREGORY KOTSAFTISCase No.: 11CR1681

Stanley L. Garnett, District Attorney for the Twentieth Judicial District, of the State of Colorado, in the name and by the authority of the People of the State of Colorado, informs the court of the following offenses committed, or triable, in the County of Boulder.

COUNT 1- CRIMINAL ATTEMPT TO COMMIT THEFT(F4)

That on or about June 29, 2011 in, or triable in, the County of Boulder, State of Colorado by engaging in conduct constituting a substantial step toward the commission of theft, Gregory Kotsaftis unlawfully, feloniously, and knowingly attempted to obtain or exercise control over a thing of value, namely: U.S. currency, of Paul Motors, with the value of twenty thousand dollars or more, without authorization, or by threat or deception, and intended to deprive Paul Motors permanently of its use or benefit; in violation of sections 18-4-401(1)(a),(2)(c) and 18-2-101, C.R.S.

COUNT 2- THEFT(F4)

That on or about August 09, 2011 in, or triable in, the County of Boulder, State of Colorado Gregory Kotsaftis unlawfully, feloniously, and knowingly obtained or exercised control over a thing of value, namely: U.S. currency, of Jerry Nieminen and/or E-Bay, with the value of one thousand dollars or more but less than twenty thousand dollars, without authorization, or by threat or deception, and intended to deprive Jerry Nieminen and/or E-Bay permanently of its use or benefit; in violation of section 18-4-401(1)(a),(2)(c), C.R.S.

COUNT 3- THEFT(F3)

That on or about August 08, 2011 in, or triable in, the County of Boulder, State of Colorado Gregory Kotsaftis unlawfully, feloniously, and knowingly obtained or exercised control over a thing of value, namely: U.S. currency, of Dale Schiazza and/or E-Bay, with the value of twenty thousand dollars or more, without authorization, or by threat or deception, and intended to deprive Dale Schiazza and/or E-Bay permanently of its use or benefit; in violation of section 18-4-401(1)(a),(2)(d), C.R.S.

COUNT 4- THEFT(F4)

That on or about August 23, 2011 to September 17, 2011 in, or triable in, the County of Boulder, State of Colorado Gregory Kotsaftis unlawfully, feloniously, and knowingly obtained or exercised control over a thing of value, namely: U.S. currency, of Brad and/or Lynn Peterson, with the value of one thousand dollars or more but less than twenty thousand dollars, without authorization, or by threat or deception, and intended to deprive Brad and/or Lynn Peterson permanently of its use or benefit; in violation of section 18-4-401(1)(a),(2)(c), C.R.S.

COUNT 5- FRAUD BY CHECK(F6)

That on or about September 17, 2011 in, or triable in, the County of Boulder, State of Colorado Gregory Kotsaftis, knowing he had insufficient funds with the drawee, Great Western Bank, with intent to defraud, unlawfully and feloniously issued a check in the sum of one thousand dollars or more to Brad Peterson for the payment of money; in violation of section 18-5-205(2),(3)(c), C.R.S.

COUNT 6- THEFT(F3)

That on or about July 19, 2011 in, or triable in, the County of Boulder, State of Colorado Gregory Kotsaftis unlawfully, feloniously, and knowingly obtained or exercised control over a thing of value, namely: U.S. currency, of Oskar Hrach, with the value of twenty thousand dollars or more, without authorization, or by threat or deception, and intended to deprive Oskar Hrach permanently of its use or benefit; in violation of section 18-4-401(1)(a),(2)(d), C.R.S.

COUNT 7- FRAUD BY CHECK(F6)

That on or about July 29, 2011 in, or triable in, the County of Boulder, State of Colorado Gregory Kotsaftis, knowing he had insufficient funds with the drawee, Mile High Banks, with intent to defraud, unlawfully and feloniously issued a check in the sum of one thousand dollars or more to Oskar Hrach for the payment of money; in violation of section 18-5-205(2),(3)(c), C.R.S.

COUNT 8- FRAUD BY CHECK(F6)

That on or about August 12, 2011 in, or triable in, the County of Boulder, State of Colorado Gregory Kotsaftis, knowing he had insufficient funds with the drawee, Mile High Bank, with intent to defraud, unlawfully and feloniously issued a check in the sum of one thousand dollars or more to Oscar Hrach for the payment of money; in violation of section 18-5-205(2),(3)(c), C.R.S.

COUNT 9- CRIMINAL ATTEMPT TO COMMIT THEFT(F4)

That on or about August 24, 2011 in, or triable in, the County of Boulder, State of Colorado by engaging in conduct constituting a substantial step toward the commission of theft, Gregory Kotsaftis unlawfully, feloniously, and knowingly attempted to obtain or exercise control over a thing of value, namely: U.S. currency, of Asheley Kinsey, with the value of twenty thousand dollars or more, without authorization, or by threat or deception, and intended to deprive Asheley Kinsey permanently of its use or benefit; in violation of sections 18-4-401(1)(a),(2)(c) and 18-2-101, C.R.S.

All offenses against the peace and dignity of the People of the State of Colorado.

Stanley L. Garnett

District Attorney

By ______/ BOULDER POLICE DEPT
Deputy District Attorney / 11-10794

People v. GREGORY KOTSAFTISCase No.: 11CR1681

WITNESSES FOR THE PEOPLE

ASHELEY KINSEY

430 E. 86TH #16A-E

NEW YORK, NE 10028

OSKAR HRACH

1365 DEERFIELD PLACE

HIGHLAND, IL 60035

PAUL MOTOR COMPANY - AGENT

3947 RUE DE VERDUN

MONTREAL, PQ

BRAD PETERSON

7125 BONNY BROOK COURT

NIWOT, CO 80503

DALE SCHIAZZA

27 ASPEN STONE GROW

CALGARY, AB

SHERRI WIGGY

MILE HIGH BANKS

3002 BLUFF STREET

BOULDER, CO 80301

COURTNEY SNYDER

GEBHARDT

3150 28TH STREET

BOULDER, CO 80301

KEITH HURDLE

1402 PEARL STREET

BOULDER, CO 80302

GEOFFREY KEYS

1919 14TH STREET, SUITE 800

BOULDER, CO 80302

GEOFFREY MINA

5089 5TH STEET

BOULDER, CO 80304

AUCTION INSURANCE AGENCY

2200 WOODCREST PLACE

BRIMINGHAM, AL 35209

JEAN DASSONVILLE

940 OAK BEND COURT

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80919

REES DENHAM

AUCTION INSURANCE AGENCY

2200 WOODCREST PLACE

BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209

DET. DIXIE R. BLILEY

BOULDER POLICE DEPT

OFC. FLORENCE DAY

BOULDER POLICE DEPT

Stanley L. Garnett

District Attorney

By ______/ BOULDER POLICE DEPT
Deputy District Attorney / 11-10794

People v. GREGORY KOTSAFTISCase No.: 11CR1681

WITNESSES FOR THE PEOPLE

PROPERTY/EVIDENCE TECH - BOULDER POLICE DEPT
TECH CASSANDRA HENRIKSON - BOULDER POLICE DEPT
TECH ERICA SOLANO - BOULDER POLICE DEPT
TECH G MULVANEY - BOULDER POLICE DEPT
TECH GORDON BROWN - BOULDER POLICE DEPT
TECH LUCY BATTON - BOULDER POLICE DEPT

JANE HARMER

MAGGIE GREEN

MARK HUSMANN

MARCI LIEBERMAN

DONNA TEAGUE

GARY THATCHER

BOULDER DA INVESTIGATORS

Stanley L. Garnett

District Attorney

By ______/ BOULDER POLICE DEPT
Deputy District Attorney / 11-10794