Calexico man arrested for check fraud
Karina Bazarte
CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – A man from Calexico was arrested for check fraud after police say he tried to cash in checks at a local business on two different days.
The Calexico Police Department (CPD) say the 28-year-old man tried to cash three checks worth over $1,000 last week.
Officers say the owner of a money exchange business recognized him from a previous visit where he tried to do the same thing.
“Further investigation revealed the checks were fraudulent and belonged to a person who had passed away over a year ago,” said Officer Gabriella Torres.
Calexico police say the suspect was carrying a concealed replica of a firearm.
The suspect booked into the Imperial County Jail for check fraud.