I’m the Charles E. (Chuck) McGuire who was scammed by Port Orchard antique dealer Alice Simpson out of a $17,000-plus Edward Curtis Gold Tone.

This is a framed photograph from 1901 of the Apache Scout.

I testified and sat in court throughout the hearing and it’s my opinion that the sentence of 25 days in jail was in no way enough jail time for a theft of this nature.

I also attended her court hearing on March 16 and had the satisfaction of seeing Simpson handcuffed by a deputy sheriff and taken from the court room to start serving her time.

My sincere thanks to Detective Martin and other county law enforcement officials for their work on this case.

Without their professional help, I would not have had the personal satisfaction of seeing Simpson taken from the court room in handcuffs.

CHARLES McGUIRE

Port Orchard