Investigations

On February 16, 2018, in the Eighth Judicial District Court, Uintah County, Utah, James Michael Austin was charged by information with forgery in an effort to fraudulently obtain a Utah commercial driver’s license (CDL). Austin previously held a CDL in Colorado, but it was revoked due to his status as a habitual traffic offender.

 

The information alleges that, on or about February 21, 2017, Austin used the identity of Michael James Fisher to apply for a Utah CDL. During the application process, Austin submitted a fraudulently obtained Maine driver’s license and a Colorado CDL Driving Skills Test Completion Statement form. He also provided a false date of birth, Social Security number, and signature. He completed the application process on or about March 14, 2017, and obtained a fraudulent Utah CDL under the identity of Michael James Fisher.

 

DOT-OIG is conducting this investigation with the Utah Department of Public Safety.

 

Note: Indictments, informations, and criminal complaints are only accusations by the Government. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.