Kenny,
For your information, I have talked with Ladd Murdock about your
complaint. Ladd told me that upon the advice of his accountant, he
collects Utah State sales tax on all of his sales, including internet
transactions. Ladd pays the state of Utah sales tax on all of his sales
at the end of the year. Ladd knows that you are disputing the sales
tax charge on your credit card. Ladd further stated that he did have a
conversation with you regarding the sales tax on your purchase. Ladd
said that you disagreed with the tax and did not know that he charged it
on his internet sales. He further stated that although you disagreed
with the sales tax charge, you never told him not to charge the credit
card for it. I know that this differs from what you had told me
previously. I have since learned that some businesses in Utah charge
sales tax on internet sales and others do not. I am changing the nature
of this incident from a fraudulent use of a credit card to a civil
problem. You and Ladd are free to pursue this matter civilly, if that
is your desire.
I also talked to Ladd about the e-mail he sent you. He did apologize
for sending the e-mail and regrets doing so. Ladd also told me that he
just wants this problem resolved. He has decided to send you another
bolt for your rims to replace the one that got broken. Ladd told me that
he hopes this helps to resolve the situation between the two of you.
I have not read any of Ladd's e-mails sent from you or your friends but
he says he has received numerous ones. Ladd specifically mentioned
receiving numerous e-mails from a person who goes by the name of Jarad
Garcia. Jarad's e-mail address is
jgarcia9102@hotmail.com. From what
Ladd has told me, the e-mails from Jarad are of an harassing nature and
are unwanted. Ladd has apparently sent Jarad an e-mail requesting him
to stop.
Kenny, I know you disagree with Ladd on how he has handled this
transaction with you. Please inform Jarad not to send anymore e-mails
to Ladd concerning your purchase. Believe me, Ladd knows how you feel
and does not need to be told anymore.
You may also want to inform Jarad that under Utah law, it is illegal to
send unwanted electronic communication to anyone. A person can be
prosecuted in the jurisdiction where the communication originated or was
received.
I will inform Ladd of the same information I am sending you. I hope
the two of you can resolve this situation.
Sincerely,
Officer Paul Gardiner
Layton City Police Department