In a recent development, Patrick Jared Crocker, aged 38, has been charged with serious insurance fraud. Special agents of the N.C. Department of Insurance’s Criminal Investigations Division allege that Crocker made false claims amounting to over $3,400 to Progressive Premier Insurance Company of Illinois. The fraudulent activity reportedly took place on September 4, 2024. Crocker, hailing from Smithfield, faced the legal consequences when he was summoned to the Johnston County District Court earlier this month. This case highlights ongoing issues of trust and legality within personal insurance claims.
