Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Light rain 66°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

Police Find Credit Card Stealing Device

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 6:29 AM

Erdem Sarikus (left) and Mehmet Gun

Boone County Sheriff's Office

Boone County Sheriff's Office

(Boone County, Ky.) – Two Canadian men are accused of possessing a device to steal unsuspecting citizens’ credit card information.

Boone County Sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle driven by Erdem Sarikus on Interstate 71 in Verona for speeding on Monday afternoon. Mehmet Gun was a passenger in the car.

Deputy Jason Noel searched the rented vehicle. In the glove compartment Noel discovered two credit card readers, a “jumper cable” for downloading information, and double-sided tape for adhering the device to the front of an ATM.

Sarikus, 25, and Gun, 32, are each charged with Criminal possession of a forged instrument 1st degree. They are being held in the Boone County Detention Center.

More from Local News

Multiple Agencies Called to Structure Fire on Jackson Ridge Road

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Road Closure Planned for U.S. 52 in Franklin County

A box culvert replacement project is slated to start in early October.
Women's Giving Circle Launches New Initiative with Investment in Safe Passage

This investment will help support individuals and families impacted by domestic and sexual violence
South Ripley Senior Named Commended Student in National Merit Scholarship Program

Approximately 34,000 Commended Students across the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise.
Taylor HS Seniors Named Commended Students in National Merit Scholarship Program

Earning Commended Student status equates to being in the top 3–4% of all PSAT/NMSQT takers nationally.
RCCF Announces Chalktoberfest Winners

The art competition took place on September 19 in conjunction with Bricktoberfest in Osgood.

Veterans Events & Community Bulletin Board

Events

Chair Exercise
Become stronger by participating in video-led chair exercise routines
Sep 23, 2026 at North Dearborn Branch Library
Stay and Play
Children and caregivers can drop in from 11 a.m. to noon to explore, learn, and connect through play
Sep 23, 2026 at Lawrenceburg Library
Story Time @ Lburg
Come to the library and enjoy story time with Ms. Olivia!
Sep 23, 2026

Multiple Agencies Called to Structure Fire on Jackson Ridge Road

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Road Closure Planned for U.S. 52 in Franklin County

A box culvert replacement project is slated to start in early October.

Women's Giving Circle Launches New Initiative with Investment in Safe Passage

This investment will help support individuals and families impacted by domestic and sexual violence

Seven Earn ORVC Weekly Honors

One performance was record-breaking between September 14-19

Local Sports Report - September 22, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

LHS' Roudebush Hits Career Milestone, Tigers Win Invite Title

The Tigers volleyball team is 15-4 this season.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Ella Langley - Be Her

Brooks & Dunn Brand New Man 19:04

Fox News Fox News National Newscast 19:03

Brad Paisley Crushin' It 18:59

Alabama Tennessee River 18:57