Elkton woman targeted by nonprofit scam wants to keep helping others The woman, who wanted to remain anonymous, told KEZI 9 News that she first met Tyrone Powell in 2019 through a friend. Posted: Mar 2, 2021 6:47 PM Updated: Mar 2, 2021 6:47 PM Posted By: Evita Garza ELKTON, Ore. -- An Elkton woman is speaking out about her experience with the man who was arrested last week for allegedly using a fake nonprofit to defraud people in several states. Tyrone Powell, 40, was arrested when Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies served search warrants in Elkton and Cottage Grove on Feb. 26 following a five-month investigation. The woman, who wanted to remain anonymous, told KEZI 9 News that she first met Powell in 2019 through a friend.