UPDATE: Suspect using fake ID to cash fraudulent checks arrested at a bank in Wisconsin
FRIDAY, 01/26/2024, 1:50 p.m.
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Wisconsin say they’ve arrested the man who was allegedly using fake identification to cash fake checks totaling over $15,000.
According to an update from the Wisconsin Department of Justice, on Thursday, the suspect in this case attempted to cash a fake check at a bank in Black River Falls.
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The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Michael James Anderson, was taken into custody by the Black River Falls Police Department.
“Thanks to all the agencies who provided information and assistance in this case,” stated authorities from the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
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No additional details were provided.
Local 5 News will provide an update should any additional details emerge.
Suspect uses fake ID to cash fraudulent checks totaling over $15K in Wisconsin
WEDNESDAY, 01/24/2024, 2:28 p.m.
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials in Dunn County are sending out a warning statewide after a suspect used fake identification to open accounts at several banks and cashed fake checks totaling over $15,000.
On January 9, 2024, a white male suspect opened checking accounts at Dairy State Bank and Citizen’s Bank in Menomonie.
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The suspect allegedly used a fake Georgia driver’s license with the name John Southwood (DOB: 05/18/1988) to open the accounts and told the bank tellers he was a truck driver.
On January 12, 2024, between 8:52 and 10:10 a.m., the suspect cashed fake checks at Citizen’s Bank branches located in Hudson, Roberts, Woodville, and Elmwood, totaling over $11,000.
The suspect also allegedly cashed two other fake checks at Dairy State Banks in Menomonie and Downsville totaling over $4,000.
Officials say that the suspect arrived at each location on foot, so no vehicle information is available at this time. It is also believed that the suspect is not local to Wisconsin.
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Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact the Menomonie Police Department at (715) 232-1283.
No additional details were provided.
