The Gang Goes to a Water Park
Criminal Activities
Fraud
Making false statements or omissions to obtain federally backed relief loans (PPP) or using funds for purposes other than represented to the lender/SBA. Under federal law, knowingly making false statements to obtain loan proceeds (and misuse of those proceeds) can constitute bank fraud and related federal offenses.
Situation:
"Multiple members of the Gang repeatedly shout or claim 'AIDS' or otherwise fake a medical condition (and earlier invoke a special program for children with leukemia) to cut to the front of lines and obtain priority access at the park."
Impersonating a police officer
Impersonation of a public official / falsely representing oneself as a law enforcement officer (a crime in most U.S. jurisdictions).
Situation:
"Dennis introduces himself to park staff as 'Officer Dennis Reynolds, off-duty,' using the title to influence a security guard and obtain favorable treatment."
Reckless Endangerment
Conduct that creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person; when victims are minors this commonly qualifies as child endangerment or child neglect under U.S. law.
Situation:
"The Gang squeezes into a kiddie slide, becoming jammed and creating a hazardous situation for other children; they discuss and contemplate sending an unconscious child down the slide to free themselves and otherwise act in ways that recklessly risk injury to children in the park."
Theft
Unauthorized taking and consumption of another person's personal property (petty theft/larceny): intentionally taking possession of property belonging to someone else without that person's consent.
Situation:
"A security officer catches Abigail trying to steal sunglasses; the transcript explicitly shows she was apprehended for taking the sunglasses and later admitting to taking a wristband."
Theft by Deception
Collecting money (cash/cashier's checks) from students for an acting class or services, then closing the business and refusing refunds can constitute theft by deception / fraud under U.S. law when the payer was induced to pay by false or misleading representations or when the operator intends to deprive payors of their money.
Situation:
"Charlie describes and admits to a scheme of telling a burger stand a child knocked his food down so they replace it, and also to 'swiping a burger off some dumb-ass family while they're not looking.'"
Theft of services
Theft of services / fraud by deception: intentionally avoiding payment for admission (obtaining the benefits of a service without paying).
Situation:
"Frank states he had his entry wristband laminated in the 1990s and 'hasn't paid to get in here since he was 14,' i.e., using a forged/altered wristband to gain free admission."
Trespass
Unlawful entry into a building (school) with the intent to commit an offense inside (unauthorized entry / burglary or trespass depending on jurisdiction).
Situation:
"The Gang locates a newly constructed slide that is not yet open (no water, not in operation) and proceed to use it anyway ('raw-dog the shit out of it'), exposing themselves and others to risk and using park property without authorization."