A RIDGWAY MAN IS THE VICTIM OF A THEFT BY DECEPTION CASE. ACCORDING TO STATE POLICE, IT DATES BACK TO MARCH OF LAST YEAR WHEN THE VICTIM WAS TOLD HE WOULD BE GIVEN A 4-MILLION DOLLAR LOTTERY PRIZE IF HE SENT MONEY. THE VICTIM SENT OVER 15 THOUSAND DOLLARS IN CHECKS, BUT RECEIVED NO AWARD.