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A “serial squatter,” who was last reportedly seen fraudulently living in a Texas home, is officially a wanted woman in the state, police said. 

The Rowlett Police Department charged Heather Schwab this week with fraudulent securing of document execution of over $30,000 and less than $150,000, a felony, a police spokeswoman told Fox News Digital on Thursday.

The spokeswoman noted that the charge was an uncommon one that she and a detective had never seen before though that does not mean the department had never previously issued such a charge. 

Police said they believe Schwab is likely still in the state and is calling on members of the public to come forward with any tips on her whereabouts. 

Schwab is a convicted fraudster who was sentenced in 2018 in Colorado for felony identity theft in connection to serial squatting.

She was released in 2020 after serving only 16 months behind bars and came back into the public spotlight this year when a Rowlett homeowner, Jessica Davis, sounded the alarm that a woman allegedly using a false identity moved into her house without paying rent.

“Even though I am happy that there is a warrant for Heathers arrest, I feel like this could have been dealt with earlier if the Dallas County and Rowlett Police did not ignore my calls for help, my proof of fraud, and my wants on filing a report on Heather at the beginning,” Davis told Fox News Digital on Thursday. 

Schwab’s charge stems from a rental agreement she made with Davis, pledging she would pay $3,100 per month in a 12-month contract, police said.  6 Alleged serial squatter Heather Schwab was charged in Texas with fraudulent securing of document execution of over $30,000 and less than $150,000.Courtesy of Jessica Davis

Davis spoke to Fox News Digital earlier this fall when Schwab was still squatting in the home and highlighted then that she called many local officials for assistance on the matter, but she was told the matter was a civil case. 

“I called the police. I called the DA. I called the chief of police. The assistant chief of police. The Justice Department and the courts, like if I could get a number, I called it,” Davis said in September.

Davis and her husband, Colin Davis, purchased their first home in December in Rowlett, roughly 20 miles outside of Dallas. 6 Schwab was allegedly squatting at a house in Rowlett, Texas.Google Maps 6 Homeowners Jessica and Colin Davis rented out the home after they relocated to Florida.Courtesy of Jessica Davis

The home, which has four bedrooms, a pool and a hot tub, was a dream for the family before Davis had to relocate to Florida for her job about six months ago.

The couple did not want to sell the property so soon after purchasing it and decided to rent it out.

They posted listings on Apartments.com and Zillow to find prospective tenants and wound up in a nightmare scenario with Schwab, who allegedly used a false identity to move into the home. 

Davis said she received an initial message from a hopeful tenant about the property, which came in under the name “Heather Schwab,” but the woman told Davis that she was using her friends Zillow account and claimed her actual name was Rayes Ruybal. 6 Empty bottles and food on kitchen counter in home targeted by alleged “serial squatter.”Jessica Davis

Everything appeared above board with the application, and Davis allowed the woman and her 17-year-old son, who Davis said has autism, move into the home early as payments for the house were processing.

However, the payments failed, according to Davis, and the homeowners never received money from the woman. 

Davis began her own sleuthing of the woman after police repeatedly told her it was a civil matter, she said at the time. 

Davis then investigated the name Heather Schwab and discovered news links from 2018 reporting on her arrest and subsequent conviction on felony identity theft charges from alleged serial squatting in Adams County, Colorado. 6 The empty hot tub at the Texas home that was recently vacated by a squatter. Jessica Davis

She and her husband William Schwab were accused of renting and living on properties but never paying landlords.  

Prosecutors dubbed Schwab a “serial squatter,” while the judge who presided over her case in 2018 said her crimes were “appalling.” see also Alleged ‘serial squatter’ flees home but leaves behind trash, putrid stench: owner

Davis and her husband hired a lawyer after the discovery and began filing eviction notices to no avail. Local media began investigating the matter last month, which Davis attributed to helping speed along the process of getting the squatter and her son out of the house.

Schwab finally moved out late last month, Davis said, leaving the home stinking of urine and cigarette smoke, and trashed with food and debris. 

“They smelled urine. They smelled smoke,” Davis recounted of what her husband and police found when they entered the home. “Both of the toilets are clogged with mounds of toilet paper and other seemingly fluids.”

Davis lamented in her comment to Fox News Digital on Thursday that she had hoped local police would have acted much sooner when she discovered the squatter in her home, arguing that “negligence and lack of communication is heavy on the department on this matter” and that she is “paying for it.”

“I was even told that I was not a victim. According to Rowlett Police, they even admitted they ignored me [until] the local news got involved,” she said. “I hope the higher up or DA will look at what happened and fix the issues in the law department.”

The homeowner said the squatting issue has left her financially strapped and living with family members to save money. 6 Homeowner Jessica Davis says a squatter who took over her home tried to whitewash the fireplace.Jessica Davis

The property was supposed to generate $2,850 in rent each month, in addition to a $300 monthly bill for weekly pool services.

Instead, Davis did not receive any payments from the woman for the three months she is owed and is looking at a $1,500 water bill, electric bills, legal fees, mortgage payments and expensive cleaning fees.

Police told Fox News Digital that Schwab was last seen driving a 2005 Dodge Ram with a Colorado license plate reading ZOS460.

If arrested and found guilty, Schwab faces up to 10 years in prison or a $10,000 fine. 

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BlockFi’s bankruptcy administrator and the DOJ have settled a $35 million crypto asset transfer lawsuit.

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Hard-throwing rookie Jacob Misiorowski is a National League All-Star replacement, giving the Milwaukee Brewers right-hander a chance to break Paul Skenes‘ record for the fewest big league appearances before playing in the Midsummer Classic.

Misiorowski was named Friday night to replace Chicago Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd, who will be unavailable for the All-Star Game on Tuesday night in Atlanta because he is scheduled to start Saturday at the New York Yankees.

The 23-year-old Misiorowski has made just five starts for the Brewers, going 4-1 with a 2.81 ERA while averaging 99.3 mph on his fastball, with 89 pitches that have reached 100 mph.

If he pitches at Truist Park, Misiorowski will make it consecutive years for a player to set the mark for fewest big league games before an All-Star showing.

Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander getting ready for his second All-Star appearance, had made 11 starts in the majors when he was chosen as the NL starter for last year’s All-Star Game at Texas. He pitched a scoreless inning.

“I’m speechless,” said a teary-eyed Misiorowski, who said he was given the news a few minutes before the Brewers’ 8-3 victory over Washington. “It’s awesome. It’s very unexpected and it’s an honor.”

Misiorowski is the 30th first-time All-Star and 16th replacement this year. There are now 80 total All-Stars.

“He’s impressive. He’s got some of the best stuff in the game right now, even though he’s a young pitcher,” said Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, who is a starting AL outfielder for his seventh All-Star nod. “He’s going to be a special pitcher in this game for a long time so I think he deserved it and it’s going be pretty cool for him and his family.”

Carlos Rodón, Carlos Estévez and Casey Mize were named replacement pitchers on the AL roster.

The New York Yankees‘ Rodón, an All-Star for the third time in five seasons, will replace teammate Max Fried for Tuesday’s game in Atlanta. Fried will be unavailable because he is scheduled to start Saturday against the Chicago Cubs.

In his final start before the All-Star game, Rodón allowed four hits and struck out eight in eight innings in an 11-0 victory over the Cubs.

“This one’s a little special for me,” said Rodón, an All-Star in 2021 and ’22 who was 3-8 in his first season with the Yankees two years ago before rebounding. “I wasn’t good when I first got here, and I just wanted to prove that I wasn’t to going to give up and just put my best foot forward and try to win as many games as I can.”

The Kansas City Royals‘ Estévez replaces Texas’ Jacob deGrom, who is scheduled to start at Houston on Saturday night. Estévez was a 2023 All-Star when he was with the Los Angeles Angels.

Mize takes the spot held by Boston‘s Garrett Crochet, who is scheduled to start Saturday against Tampa Bay. Mize gives the Tigers six All-Stars, most of any team and tied for the franchise record.

Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia will replace Tampa Bay‘s Brandon Lowe, who went on the injured list with left oblique tightness. The additions of Estévez and Garcia give the Royals four All-Stars, matching their 2024 total.

The Seattle Mariners announced center fielder Julio Rodríguez will not participate, and he was replaced by teammate Randy Arozarena. Rodríguez had been voted onto the AL roster via the players’ ballot. The Mariners, who have five All-Stars, said Rodríguez will use the break to “recuperate, rest and prepare for the second half.”

Arozarena is an All-Star for the second time. He started in left field for the AL two years ago, when he was with Tampa Bay. Arozarena was the runner-up to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the 2023 Home Run Derby.

Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen, a first-time All-Star, is replacing Angels left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, who is scheduled to start Saturday night at Arizona. Rasmussen is 7-5 with a 2.82 ERA in 18 starts.

San Diego added a third NL All-Star reliever in lefty Adrián Morejón, who replaces Philadelphia starter Zack Wheeler. The Phillies’ right-hander is scheduled to start at San Diego on Saturday night. Morejón entered the weekend with a 1.71 ERA in 45 appearances.

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DETROIT — Cal Raleigh hit his 37th and 38th home runs in Seattle‘s 12-3 victory over Detroit on Friday night to move within one of Barry Bonds’ 2001 major league record for homers before the All-Star break.

Raleigh hit a solo homer off former teammate Tyler Holton in the eighth to tie the American League record of 37 before the All-Star break set by Reggie Jackson in 1969 and matched by Chris Davis in 2013.

“[Holton] and I are really good friends, and I’ve caught a lot of his pitches,” said Raleigh, who was in the lineup as the designated hitter instead of at catcher. “I don’t think that helped much, but I’m sure he’s not very happy with me.”

Raleigh hit a grand slam off Brant Hurter in the ninth.

“I didn’t even know it was a record until just now,” Raleigh said. “I don’t have words for it, I guess. I’m just very grateful and thankful.”

It was Raleigh’s eighth multihomer game this season, tying Jackson (also in 1969) for the most such games before the All-Star break in MLB history, according to ESPN Research. He also tied Ken Griffey Jr. for the most multihomer games in Mariners franchise history.

Seattle has two games left in Detroit before the break.

“Cal Raleigh … this is just unbelievable,” Mariners manager Dan Wilson said. “He’s already set the AL record and now he’s only one short of Barry. There are two games, so who knows?”

Raleigh hit 10 homers in March and April, 12 in May, 11 in June and has five in July.

“This is a very boring comment, but baseball is all about consistency,” Wilson said. “This hasn’t been one hot streak, he’s doing this month after month. That says everything.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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