On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, an officer with the police department responded to a bank regarding a report of fraud. The officer made contact with the suspect, identified as an 18-year-old female, who was attempting to cash a check. Bank employees alerted the officer that similar fraudulent activities had been reported at other branches, and the account holder confirmed she had not issued the check to the suspect. Following her detention, a search of the suspect's purse revealed a 9mm handgun with the serial number scratched off. The suspect admitted she did not have a concealed weapons permit and stated she knew the check was fraudulent. She was subsequently placed under arrest and charged with Uttering a Forged Check, Carrying a Concealed Firearm, and Possession of an Altered Firearm. The suspect was transported to the county jail without incident. About This Video: Woman Tries To Cash A Stolen Check At The Bank, Regrets Everything When Police Arrive Why We Share This: This video demonstrates how calls for service regarding financial crimes can escalate into situations involving illegal firearms. By watching, viewers can observe the investigative steps officers take to verify fraudulent documents and the subsequent discovery of concealed weapons during a lawful search incident to arrest. We believe in providing context to illustrate the variety of criminal activity law enforcement officers encounter during routine fraud investigations.