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Con man gets 15 years for drugging drink

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Published 03/13/10

He told people he was a commercial real estate mogul or a trust fund baby about to inherit millions.

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But according to prosecutors, Thomas Calvin Eichelberger was actually a convicted felon who dosed the drinks of his male business associates and, on occasion, stole their identities.

Eichelberger, 43, of Hillsmere, was convicted Friday of tampering with one man's drink at a city steakhouse and using another man's identity to get a credit card.

Circuit Court Judge J. Michael Wachs sentenced Eichelberger to 15 years in prison as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors.

Prosecutors said they offered...

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picture - 2010-03-14 11:22:34

I thought the picture was of the Eichelberger until I read the caption. This needs re-formatting.

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HELLO NICK !!!!! - 2010-03-13 13:49:45

Nick, fix this problem old buddy.

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Yah--bad placement! - 2010-03-13 10:59:25

Hello---layout!

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I'm sure that Lt. Robert Mountain and his mother will appreciate his picture on this page.

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Shubbie has a point.

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