Michigan man sentenced in quick-change scam at Davenport Walmarts

One of three Michigan men accused in a scam at Walmarts in Davenport has been sentenced, according to court records. Danny Gipson Jr., 21, of Davidson, Mich., faced a felony charge of conspiracy to commit a non-forcible felony and an aggravated misdemeanor of third-degree theft.

Gipson worked with two other men to conduct a “quick-change scam” at Walmarts in Davenport. In this type of scam, someone enters a store trying to buy something inexpensive using a large bill. The ‘buyer” tries to confuse the cashier with several cash exchanges and tries to leave with more money than they originally had.

Gipson pleaded guilty to a count of third-degree theft. He was sentenced to a term not to exceed two years in prison, with credit for time served. The sentence was suspended, according to court records and he was placed on supervised probation for two years. He was fined $855 plus 15% crime services surcharge.

Marqwan Haralson, one of the defendants, was sentenced in May to two years in prison with credit for time served. The sentence was suspended, according to court records, and he was placed on two years of probation after pleading guilty to third degree theft.

Jessie Evans III, the third defendant, was sentenced to 90 days in the Scott County Jail, with credit for time served, and fined $855 back in May.

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