Jacob Reginald Cruze
aka Jacob R. Cruze
aka Jake R. Cruze
aka Jacob Fernow
aka Jacob Fernowcruze

age 49 or 53.... your guess.

http://www.catch13inc.com/about.html

"Catch 13 offers a very relaxed atmosphere because of its causal, more personalized instruction tailored around your own experience by your guide Jacob Cruze, a retired USA Colonel."

NOTE: CATCH 13 INC IS NO LONGER ACCESSIBLE ON THE INTERNET. TO SEE A PORTION OF THE PAGE THAT STATED HIS CLAIMED RANK, CLICK HERE

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His advertising flyer and the truth

http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2005/Oct-10-Mon-2005/news/3762846.html
Oct. 10, 2005
Copyright © Las Vegas Review-Journal


FEDERAL PROBE: LV man cited in 'stolen valor' case

Police say he illegally displayed Army rank, medals

By KEITH ROGERS
REVIEW-JOURNAL

"...this guy put on his act in the presence of MOH holder Lew Millet, Maj. Gen. Grange, a real DSC holder along with a room full of very honorable men..."


"Col" Cruze and the woman introduced as his wife,  Dr. Sharon Cruze,  in the summer of 2004 at the USARA convention.


In a school !!!

And our favorite! Don't miss this one.
Click here.

  • Claims to have been married for 22 years to Dr. Sharon (Fowler) Landers Cruze.
  • Clark County Court Records in Las Vegas, say he was married to Lisa Gaylord during part of those years.  See www.co.clark.nv.us/clerk/clerkhome.htm .  Click on "Case Inquiry", Family Law and Child Support.  Then, search by Party Search,  Jacob Cruze. 
  • During that same time, he was also married to Karen Fernow Cruze.  See her litigation on the above link.  She was suing him for child support.  His wages are currently being garnished in Nevada for non-payment of child support and has a suspended driver's license as a "Dead Beat Dad" as mandated by law. 
  • His marriage records to Karen Fernow Cruze (plus other domestic and tax delinquency records) can be found at the Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County records,  www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov 
www.co.clark.nv.us/clerk/clerkhome.htm :
Case 01-A-431634-C   Status CLOSED
Plaintiff Doyle, Tina Attorney Yampolsky, Mace J.
Defendant Cruze, Jacob Attorney Pro Se
Judge Herndon, Douglas W Dept. 3  

Event 04/29/2002 at 09:00 AM   PLTF'S EXAMINATION JUDGMENT DEBTOR/4
Heard By Parraguirre, Ron  
Officers Carol Green, Court Clerk
 
Parties 0001 - P1   Doyle, Tina   No  
  007103   Morey, Michael J.   Yes  
  0002 - D1   Cruze, Jacob   Yes  
  PRO SE   Pro Se   Yes  

Defendant sworn and was instructed to confer with counsel outside of the
Courtroom for judgment debtor examination. Mr. Morey requested a deposition
within thirty days. As that was not part of previous request, COURT
ORDERED, DENIED.
   
MATTER RECALLED. Mr. Morey stated that in trying to get some answers,
Defendant was less than forthright. Example given that Defendant has
represented that he is not in the military, when there are documents to
prove he is a retired lieutenant. Additionally, Mr. Morey stated concerns
regarding assets which have been transferred to wife's name. Court advised
Defendant that he has been sworn and instructed Defendant to answer
questions or there can be contempt sanctions. Defendant advised he wished
to seek legal counsel and continue this matter, or write a check. Mr. Morey
stated that they will accept a payment of $13,834.60 and will not have to do
judgment debtor examination. Parties then left the Courtroom.

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http://courtgate.coca.co.clark.nv.us/FamilyCourt/asp/Summary.asp

Case 00-D-249535-D   Status CLOSED
Plaintiff Gaylord, Lisa M Attorney Gaudet, Paul M.
Defendant Cruze, Jacob R Attorney ## Unknown ##
Judge RITCHIE, JR., T. ARTHUR Dept. H  

Filed Date 01/24/2000   Closed Date 02/23/2000  
Last Hear 02/23/2000   For UNCONTESTED DIVORCE HEARING
Outcome GRANTED  
Next Hear   For  
Pre-trial   Trial    
Disposed 02/23/2000   Disposition DIVORCE GRANTED  
Consolidated    

 

Search Name Spouse Name Marriage Date Certificate Number
CRUZE JACOB REGINALD GAYLORD LISA M 08/13/1996 C762308


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Case Information
Case Number DR1989-011038 Judge Mahoney
Case Type Domestic Relations
File Date 9/13/1989 Location Downtown
Party Information
Party Name Rel Sex Attorney
Karen Jeane Fernow  Cruze Petitioner Female   Stacy  Olliphant-Pifer
Jacob Reginald  Cruze Respondent Male   Pro  Per
Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
5/22/1990 5:00:00 PM   DDI - Decree Of Dissolution  5/22/1990 5:00:00 PM

Claims

  • "3 tours" in Vietnam, with graphic accounts of his men being killed.
  • Purple Heart from a wound on his shoulder (stories sound similar to Mai Lai or Hamburger Hill)
  • During Operation Desert Storm he commanded 500 men. 
  • Green Beret
  • Director of Special Ops
  • Ranger
  • Numerous meritorious awards and decorations.  
  • To have been the youngest Colonel commissioned at the age of 38. 
  • To have been forced into retirement in early 1997 due to Clinton "cutbacks."

Nevada license plate is state-issue Purple Heart plate.  
Reportedly demands to be called "Colonel Cruze"  [His moniker at Las Vegas Country Club Men's Over-50 Tennis Tournaments is "Colonel Cruze", and he expects to be addressed as such ---WHEREVER he goes.  See link http://slice.tennisinformation.com/tourny/findplayer  Search only under last name, "Cruze"  for the Tournament Year 2004.]

He spoke to the 5th graders about his distinguished career as an Army Colonel:  http://ccsd.net/schools/eisenberg/carrerday2005.html (see picture above on this page)

His professional resume states:

  • Operation Desert Shield/Storm; Colonel, Hospital Commander of the 4005th US Army Hospital with joint operations to the 807th Medical Brigade in the Persian Gulf/Saudi Arabia.
  • Hospital Administrator of a 350 bed medical facility for the US Army Medical Department/AMEDD/ANC. 
  • Chief of Special Forces Branch in DCSOPS and at the Special Weapons Center.
  • Operation Just Cause; Lt Col - Chief Flight Nurse attached to 75th Ranger Headquarters at Fort Benning, GA. 
  • Vietnam;  Corporal, Attached to the 1st Air Calvary Division (Air Ambulance) in Da Nang.  Providing air transport to the USS Repose and USS Sanctuary, as a combat medic. 

Field combat training: 5th Unit Special Forces Division and  25th Infantry
Ranger training; Fort Bragg
Paratrooper training; Fort Benning
Boot camp; Fort Sam Houston

Military awards and decorations (1969 to 1971);
Army Distinguished Service Cross
Silver Star
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
RVN Cross of Gallantry
Soldiers Medal
Army Distinguished  Service  Medal.