Puxico woman accused of identity theft

BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- A Puxico, Missouri, woman has been arrested and charged with trafficking in stolen identities.

Gregrey Martin, an investigator for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Special Investigations Unit, has accused Jennifer Marie Jerls, 25, of using unauthorized credit cards to buy merchandise. The incidents allegedly took place between May 7, 2011, and Oct. 30, 2013.

Martin also accused her of having retained five credit cards in the name of another person between Aug. 31, 2013, and Oct. 15, 2013.

Jerls is scheduled for arraignment Thursday. Her bond is set at $12,500 cash only.