On February 28th, 2025, officers responded to a bank after receiving reports of a woman involved in a fraud incident. >> Hey, what's going on, man? Are you calling? >> No. >> You didn't call >> at all? >> No, you didn't call. >> I I did not call whatsoever. >> Okay. Are you trying to cash in the Is that going a situation on the bank? >> No, >> no situation going on in the bank. >> I just walked out of there. >> Okay. You have an ID on you by any chance? Okay. >> Yeah. We just got a call about a issue going on at the bank with disturbance or anything like that. >> Oh, I didn't even I >> I I'm >> Oh, no, no, no. I'm just saying disturbance like No, >> I got you. >> Um, what disturbance were they saying that I did? >> There was a lot of arguing, going back and forth. >> Oh my god, I swear. That's what we were just trying to figure out. >> No, no, I promise you. I got a call because I have to go and I am not They literally told me I can't. They have to call the owner and I left. Okay. >> I told him I'll get another form of payment. No, it was not. >> It's with me. >> It's with you. >> Yeah. Let me explain to you that. >> Yes. >> She went to another branch. >> Uhhuh. >> And she tried to cash this check. That's the same that we have here. We kept this one. >> And we called the customer and they don't know about anything about this. >> Okay. >> So, she's trying again. >> All right. >> [laughter] >> So, >> where is the check right now? >> This is the check. >> This is the check. >> And uh show the email for the other one. >> Yes. >> Oh my god. I can I like go like the rest of you come with me >> in a second. I guess I just go find >> um >> Well, I was leaving right now, but you're going to have to give me a minute. Oh my god. But I wasn't even arguing with them. I didn't >> I said sometimes things come over the radio a lot different and then in the whole situation >> they didn't even they told the lady went to the bathroom. >> So what were you trying to do in there? >> I just went to cash my check and that's it. Cash that I got given a check to pay to pay. >> That's it. And then she told me I can't and I just was like okay. She gave me my IDs and my card and I walked out and I came here and then you guys came saying that I was causing a scene which that was mine. >> So you went in tried to cash a check and then they said you can't. >> She just she told me they have to call the owner to verify. >> Literally I sat down. I waited and she came out and told me no. No, the gentleman told me no. And I said okay. And then he was like oh um I said can I have my check back? And he said no we have to keep it. and they said, "Okay, I'll get through." It's a check made out to me, paid for. So, I just came in here cuz I don't have an account with them. >> I use my business debit card to show my two forms of ID, which >> Oh, [ __ ] >> Where's your Where's your vehicle? >> Yeah. Where's your car, man? >> I'm sorry. >> Where's your vehicle? >> I came I got dropped off and I'm getting picked up. That's why I was eating in a hurry. >> So, >> where's the person that's picking you up? >> Well, that's the thing. on calling them because they have to go somewhere else. So, I'm I don't know. Like I don't I didn't know this was going to happen right now. >> So, I'm calling to get an Uber while they go >> pick someone else up. >> Have the guy come back here that's picking you up. >> No, I Well, I don't have that. So, I I don't have that option cuz they're leaving because they held me up. So, when I left, I was like, "Okay, I'll come out and get it." >> Of course, >> that's fine. I did not make a scene or did not fight with anybody in there. >> Is anybody in there? getting a sworn. >> There's a lady right behind me inside with the lady >> getting a sworn statement. Do you know >> he didn't walk in with the paper for a sworn statement? I think he was just >> Is that her ID? >> Yeah. >> Came back. >> I have my other ID. >> All right. I'm going to go check on him. >> And you said she did this at another branch, too. Is this where you got the picture of the check? >> Yes. Fifth Avenue. >> Fifth Avenue South. >> Yes. >> Today? Yes. Uh before 3 and 43 because they sent an email telling all the branches about this. >> So she tried this is the second fifth third she tried today. >> She did it over there at fifth a they denied it. She sent it. They sent out like a hey bolo watch out. She came here and tried to do the same thing. So >> okay >> here's a check. >> Here's a card. Here's a check from that's this is from over there, correct? The fifth a. >> Yes. >> So, she has her ID. We ran that. >> And this is a check that she tried over here and here's the actual check just deposit here. >> Yeah. So, this is a second. This is the No, no, it's the same. >> It's the same check. >> The same check. >> And then you guys said you contacted these people. They have no idea about the check. >> Yes. the we verify with the business signer the he did not recognize this person. >> Okay. >> And the amount. >> Okay. >> How to freaking I'm hungry. I have to go to the bathroom too with someone. >> I got you. All right. Who are you calling right now? >> No, I'm on the phone with my people. I'm waiting to see what to do. And I'm also on the phone back and forth. I have people calling me cuz they're waiting on me now. I'm not sure. >> All right. Well, let's put the phone down first and then I'll tell you exactly what they told me pretty much. All right. >> Okay. >> Yeah. So, first I'm going just need you to put your hands behind your back. I'll explain everything right now. I'll explain everything. All right. >> Okay. >> So, pretty much you're being detained because you try to for uh give a forge type or something like that. I'm going to take off the watch just to make sure. >> So, you're trying to pass a fraudulent check pretty much. I was too fraudulent. >> Well, that's what we're figuring out. >> That's what we're trying to figure out right now. All right. >> Wait, wait. That's a little tight. >> I'll fix it. I'll fix it. The right one. >> The left. This one. >> Okay. >> Wait. Wait. Hold on. >> Where' the check come from? >> I was paid by the owner to to get you know, a job. That's not something that This has never happened to me. >> What do you do for work? >> Repaying. >> You have a track. >> Are you guys sure that this is real? >> Yeah. >> No, this is >> We're just going to have you sit in the back of my car right now. All right. >> So, how from here I stay in the car? >> We're We're going to talk to you about everything. All right. Like I said, once we figure out the full situation, >> we're going to we're going to let you know, right? >> Okay. But I'm not going to. >> You have any weapons on you? Anything that's going to stick me, poke me? >> Can you get my glasses, please? >> Yeah, we'll take we'll we'll grab your glasses. All right. >> I'm not going to lie, the left one is a little bit tight on me. >> Okay, we we'll do all that. All right. >> Well, I have to tell you, ma'am, they're not meant to be comfortable uh bracelets. >> I don't know. I've never been in handcuffs in my life. That's cool. >> All right. >> All right. We're going to have to sit in the back. >> Let's have a seat back here. Right. Like I said, once we figure everything out, I'll talk to you. All right. Just have a seat for now. >> Did you turn on the back light, Jesse? Okay. >> All right. So, listen. Just cuz like I said, you're being detained right now. You know how they do it in the movies and TV show. They got to read your rights. All right. Now, I'm going to start. All right. You ready? You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law. You have the right to talk to a lawyer to have him or her present with you while you're being questioned. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, one will be appointed to represent you before any question. If you wish, you can decide anytime to exercise these rights or not. And sorry, exercise these rights and not answer any questions or make any statements. Do you understand your rights as I have explained to you? >> Yes. Okay. Um having these rights in mind, are you want to answer my question? places on there. >> You want to answer any questions right now? >> I answered all of your questions and I'm still sitting here. >> All right. >> I mean, that's fair enough, right? >> All right. So, you don't want to answer any more questions? >> No, I need to figure out what is happening to me right now before I I I'm I'm in here not knowing either as much as you. So, >> well, we just explained that you were in you're in cuffs right now because of some possible fraudulent checks that you're >> That's a big problem. That's a problem. >> That is the reason why, like I said, You're in these cuffs. So, >> did you try to cash another check today? >> No. >> No. No. >> Like I said, that's the reason I'm being you. So, if we could get your side of the story, then that's the whole reason I read this. So, do you want to answer questions? Yes or no? >> Are you guys allowed to go? >> Like I said, we got to figure out what's going on first. >> Can I just make a phone call? >> All right. Not right now. Like I said, if you answer some of our questions, then by all means, like I said, the questions could help you your situation. people. >> No, you don't want to talk. All right, no problem. >> Yeah. So, this is So, it's a church. This check. It's two different checks, too, from two different people. >> Yes. >> I was just making sure that was >> So, this is the church and then these are the four people that are on file. >> Okay. >> So, >> and uh >> they attempted to contact this one. They couldn't make contact. They made contact on the last one. That's where it was. >> Okay. >> In front of >> And is going to take all this. So, >> I figured. >> Yeah. >> She was charged with uttering a false check. Share your thoughts in the comments below.