A woman who 14 years ago admitted faking a cancer diagnosis and raking in nearly $60,000 in contributions – a conviction that led to prison time – pleaded guilty Monday in two recent fraud cases.
Ann Crall, 46, faces up to 18 months in state prison when she is sentenced next month.
In an agreement with prosecutors, Crall admitted to three crimes:
- Forgery, a misdemeanor, in a 2025 case in which she tried to purchase an SUV using a fraudulent $4,000 check as a down payment.
- Aggravated motor vehicle theft, a felony, and fraud by check, a misdemeanor in a 2023 case in which Crall used a Nebraska driver’s license, fraudulent pay stubs and a bad check while attempting to buy an Audi.
Crall’s 2011 conviction, after she claimed to have cancer, sent shockwaves through the Lakewood Police Department, where her husband was an officer. Among those who donated to her were officers in the department…