Shelton Man Accused Of Selling Fake Apple iPhones: Police

SHELTON, CT — A 27-year-old Shelton man was arrested on larceny, forgery and related charges Tuesday in connection with the a Sept. 15 scam in which police said he sold fake Apple iPhones to separate victims.

Reginald Boyd Jr. is accused of setting up the fraudulent sales online through Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist, and arranged to meet the victims at an unnamed place in Shelton.

"Both victims, [who] traveled from out of state to Shelton after responding to the online ads, met the suspect and purchased the phones," Shelton police wrote on Facebook (see below). "Upon making the exchange the suspect left and the victims discovered that the phones they purchased were not operable and later to be determined fraudulent cell phones packaged in a professional manner."

Shelton police were able to identify Boyd as the suspect, and obtained a warrant for his arrest. He was taken into custody at his home and was charged with the following:

• Criminal simulation
• Forgery
• Interfering with an officer
• Fifth-degree larceny

Additionally, Boyd was charged with failure to appear in court in connection with an unrelated larceny case, and Shelton police said additional charges are expected. The charges "are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty," police added.

He is being held in lieu of bail of $10,000 and is scheduled to appear in Derby Super Court on Wednesday.

"The Shelton Police Department encourages individuals making online purchases to meet and make exchanges in public places or even the parking lot of the Shelton Police Department for the safety of both parties," police said. "It is recommended to request identification of individuals when making exchanges."