Elwood Police execute search warrant for investigation into alleged J&M Auto fraud

ELWOOD, Kan. (KQTV) -- The Elwood Police Department said one person was arrested following a search warrant and investigation into J&M Auto, a Kansas car dealership.

According to a news release, the police department said it executed a search warrant at J&M Auto on Oct. 29.

The search warrant was obtained following an investigation, which established probable cause to believe James Hubbard and J&M Auto were involved in fraudulent activities, including allegedly rolling back vehicle odometers to misrepresent actual mileage and falsifying information on official documents.

Hubbard was arrested on multiple alleged offenses, including Theft by Deception, Odometer Tampering, Providing False Information and Perjury.

The Wathena Police Department assisted the Elwood Police Department with the execution of the search warrant.

The Kansas Highway Patrol Motor Vehicle Theft Unit and Kansas Department of Revenue Fraud Special Investigations Unit have also provided assistance.

The Elwood Police Department said the investigation is ongoing, and it is encouraging anyone who may have purchased a vehicle from J&M Auto with inaccurate or misrepresented mileage, or anyone with information related to the investigation, to contact the police department at 913-365-0021.