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William James Wellman, 57, of 1372 Hammon Ave., Ephrata, was charged Friday by East Cocalico Township police with theft by deception and deceptive and fraudulent business practices.
According to police, Wellman, who operated James Wellman Photography from 2006 to 2009, defrauded at least 20 customers out of more than $48,000, charging them for wedding pictures they never received.
Wellman was arraigned before District Judge Nancy Hamill and released on $10,000 bail.
According to news reports, Wellman's problems began about two months ago when he sent a letter to customers. The letter said he was going out of business and would not be able to supply the customers with the photographs they had already paid for.
