Two Charged Over Memorial GoFundMe Fraud and Drug Offences
Police have launched a detailed probe into a GoFundMe page titled “Jordan, Corey, Matt, Ryan Memorial”, set up after a tragic crash on the A4 Derry Hill in August 2020. Now, two men from Northamptonshire face serious charges.
Kyle Saunders to Face Fraud Charge
Kyle Saunders, 18, from Blackbird Court, Wellingborough, is set to appear at Swindon Magistrates Court on December 1. He will be formally charged with one count of fraud by false representation linked to the fundraiser.
Jason Macdonald Faces Multiple Charges
Also appearing at court the same day is 37-year-old Jason Macdonald of Blackbird 1, Wellingborough. He faces charges of acquiring, using, or possessing criminal property connected to the fraud case. Additionally, Macdonald is charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and possession of cannabis—offences unrelated to the fraud probe.
Families Kept Informed
The families of the victims—Ryan Nelson (20), Corey Owen (19), Matthew Parke (19), and Jordan Rawlings (20)—who all tragically lost their lives in the fatal collision, have been regularly updated by police throughout the investigation.
