MIAMI SHORES, FLA. (WSVN) – A Miami Shores man is facing felony fraud and theft charges after police say he took more than $12,000 from a customer for a boat that was never delivered.
According to an arrest report, 43-year-old Ricardo Ulrich Deuker, who also goes by Ric Ruthenberg, was arrested Tuesday and charged with organized fraud and grand theft.
Investigators said Deuker, the owner of Up Boats LLC, which is located in Opa-locka, accepted a wire transfer of $11,299.50 plus $1,160 for shipping from a buyer on June 17 for a vessel that was supposed to be delivered in July…