Eagan Police Newsletter: A Bail Jumper and $5,000 in Check Fraud

The Eagan Police Department recently released the February and March editions of "Blue Blotter," its public newsletter. 

Here are some highlights:

Woman caught trying to cash fraudulent check
On March 28th, Eagan Police Officers responded to a local bank on a report of a fraud in progress.  They arrived and discovered an adult female was attempting to cash a fraudulent check for $5,000.00.  When the transaction was denied, the female quickly left the bank and attempted to flee in a vehicle.  Officers located the suspect’s vehicle and attempted to stop it.  The car continued to drive and failed to stop.  Eventually the vehicle stopped and officers observed four occupants in the vehicle.  It was discovered the driver was not the person who attempted to cash the check, but did possess a revoked driver’s license.  She was taken into custody for driving after revocation, while the woman attempting to cash the fraudulent check was arrested for possession of a counterfeit check and check forgery. The other two passengers were released at the scene.

Bail jumper found in Eagan hotel
On March 25th, officers received a call requesting assistance from a bounty hunter who had information a “bail jumper” may be staying at an Eagan Hotel. The suspect was believed to have several warrants for his arrest. Police responded, and discovered the man checked into the hotel using a fictitious name and paid for the room in cash.  They made contact with the tenant and positively identified the suspect.  A record’s check revealed 11 outstanding warrants for his arrest.  He was arrested and taken into custody and transported to the Dakota County Jail.

SUV Driver Caught After Stealing $130 in Gas
On February 6th, officers responded to a local gas station regarding a gas drive-off that just occurred. Officers arrived and reviewed video from the gas station and observed a large SUV pull into the gas station, pump $130 of gas, lay the gasoline nozzle on the ground, and quickly leave the area.  Although the police were unable to immediately locate the vehicle, the following day, Officer Ryan observed a car in the drive thru lane of a local fast food restaurant matching the description of the vehicle involved in the gas drive off. He stopped the car and made contact with the driver who eventually admitted to the gas theft.  He was issued a citation for theft and released.