NY Man Accused Of Trying To Cash Fraudulent Check At Bank In Westport

WESTPORT, CT — A 36-year-old Bronx, New York man was arrested on larceny, forgery, identity theft and related charges last week, after Westport police said he tried to cash a fraudulent check at the TD Bank on Main Street.

Jorge Fuentes was arrested on Sept. 18 and was charged with the following:

• Criminal attempt to commit larceny, 4th degree
• Illegal possession of personal identifying information
• Illegal reproduction of payment card
• Identify theft, 3rd degree
• Forgery, 1st degree
• Interfering with an officer

According to Westport police, officers were called to the bank at about 3:15 p.m. on the 18th, and found Fuentes at a counter inside the bank.

"Mr. Fuentes was approached by Officers and initially appeared that he would cooperate with the investigation," wrote Lt. Eric Woods in a statement. "Once the investigating officer began questioning Mr. Fuentes, he attempted to flee from the bank and was subsequently arrested. Mr. Fuentes allegedly attempted to cash a check made out to him on a flagged account."

While searching Fuentes, officers found additional fraudulent checks, in addition to forged debit and credit cards, Woods said.

Fuentes was released after posting a $10,000 bond, and he is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on Oct. 16.