Woman Arrested Using Fake ID To Cash $4K Check In Fairfield County, Police Say

A woman was arrested for allegedly attempting to cash a check for $4,500 after bank officials found she was using fake identification.

Madelin Rodriguez
Photo Credit: *Wilton Police Department*

Kathy Reakes

08/11/2021 8:00 a.m.

Madelin Rodriguez, age 32, of the Bronx, was arrested by police around noon on Saturday, Aug. 7 at the People's United Bank in Wilton.

A bank employee told officers that Rodriguez attempted to make a withdrawal of $4,500 from a checking account, said Wilton Police Lieutenant Gregg Phillipson.

Upon further investigation, it was determined that Rodriguez was not the account holder and she was using a fake Connecticut driver's license.

She was arrested and charged with identity theft and attempted larceny.

Rodriguez was released on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court at later date.

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