In November 2004, Robert L. Whiteside submitted a receipt to State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, claiming that his chrome rims and tires had been stolen from his residence during a burglary. The insurance company reimbursed the Kentucky resident a total of $3,965 for the parts, but when special investigators at the company began to review the receipt, Whiteside's story just wasn't adding up.

Not only was the change due back to Mr. Whiteside incorrect on the invoice, but the number listed on it matched a receipt given to another customer who bought other items from that store. Whiteside was also unable to verify that he did in fact own the tires and rims at any point, so the former Louisville corrections officer found himself in court.

In April 2009, Whiteside was found guilty of one felony count of insurance fraud, and was later sentenced to two years, probated for five years. Just as the years began to add up, so did the financial costs. Whiteside must pay court costs of $130, a $15 per month probation supervision fee, $3,695 in restitution to the insurance company, a fine of $7,930 as punishment for the fraudulent act, and $806 to the DOI Fraud Investigations Division for investigative expenses involved with the case. Interest will be charged on all expenses until the debts are paid on the more than $13,000 in fines.