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Gastonia man charged with insurance fraud
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A man from Gastonia, Richard Antonio Van Davis, has been arrested for insurance fraud. He is accused of pretending to be injured in a car accident and altering medical documents to collect money from Progressive Southern Insurance. This incident happened last August, and he was arrested earlier this month. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges everyone to report any suspected fraud to help keep insurance costs down, as fraud affects everyone by raising premiums.
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RALEIGH
Jan 14, 2026
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Richard Antonio Van Davis, 43, of 630 Johns Lane, Gastonia. Davis was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies.
Special agents with the Department of Insurance’s Criminal Investigations Division accuse Davis of falsely claiming that he was injured as a pedestrian in a vehicle crash. According to the arrest warrant, Davis altered medical documents in an attempt to collect on a claim with Progressive Southern Insurance Co.
The offense occurred on Aug. 28, 2025. Gaston County deputies arrested Davis on Jan. 5.
Commissioner Causey encourages North Carolinians to help keep insurance premiums low by reporting suspicious fraud.
“Insurance fraud is not a victimless crime,” Commissioner Causey said. “It hits all of us in the pocket through higher premiums.”
If you suspect insurance fraud or other white-collar crimes, please report it. You may anonymously report fraud by calling the N.C. Department of Insurance Criminal Investigations Division at 919-807-6840 or toll free from anywhere in North Carolina at 888-680-7684.
Information is also available at
www.ncdoi.gov
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