GREENTOWN, Ind. (WFFT) — Dustin Echelbarger, a 43-year-old from Greentown, was arrested following an eight-month investigation by Indiana State Police detectives. The investigation started in October 2024 after officers received information about possible fraudulent activities.
Echelbarger, who was working as a salesman at a local farm equipment store, allegedly engaged in fraudulent activities by buying, selling, and trading equipment with farmers across northern Indiana. Authorities determined he collected over $750,000 through fake purchase orders and secured more than $650,000 in loans using the names of local farmers…