Joshua Brian Randolph, a Gainesville man who police believe started a fraudulent newspaper, is now facing 42 charges, including theft, forgery and credit card fraud. Oakwood investigator Danny Sridej said in June that Randolph, 25, started the newspaper, posting a website and social media accounts under the Gainesville Observer name. Randolph, going by the name “Kevin Cobb,” hired nine people, said Sridej, who believes the employees worked for Randolph for no more than two or three weeks.