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Prop Movie Money Used By NY Woman To Steal Car, Police Say Prop Movie Money Used By NY Woman To Steal Car, Police Say
Prop Movie Money Used By NY Woman To Steal Car, Police Say A woman from the region is accused of pulling a fast one on a car seller by using counterfeit money to steal their vehicle. State Police in Rensselaer County said troopers were first contacted in July 2023 by a Troy resident claiming that a woman had tried to purchase their car using fraudulent money. The woman allegedly gave the victim multiple counterfeit bills in exchange for a car that had been listed on Facebook Marketplace. Fortunately, the victim realized the money was fake and refused to go through with the transaction. Weeks later, troopers in Warren County received a complaint f…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Stop & Shop Customer In Hudson Valley Receives Counterfeit Bills From Self-Checkout Machine Stop & Shop Customer In Hudson Valley Receives Counterfeit Bills From Self-Checkout Machine
Stop & Shop Customer In Hudson Valley Receives Counterfeit Bills From Self-Checkout Machine A customer using a self-checkout machine at a Westchester County grocery store received counterfeit bills as change, police say.  On Monday, Oct. 24 at around 4 p.m., North Castle Police received a call from a person who reported receiving two $10 bills from a Stop & Shop in North White Plains at 670 North Broadway, according to police.  The customer then completed a witness deposition, police said.  It is not known where the counterfeit bills came from. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Fake $100 Bills Being Distributed At Businesses In This Area Community, Authorities Say Fake $100 Bills Being Distributed At Businesses In This Area Community, Authorities Say
Fake $100 Bills Being Distributed At Businesses In This Area Community, Authorities Say Authorities issued an alert about counterfeit money that has been distributed to businesses in the Hudson Valley. The Village of Millerton Police Department in Dutchess County made the announcement on Tuesday, Aug. 23. So far, police found that counterfeit $100 bills have been distributed to businesses in the Millerton area. Authorities asked anyone who has received counterfeit money to call the Millerton Police Department at 518-789-6355.

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by Nicole Valinote
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Know Her? Woman Accused Of Passing Counterfeit Bill In Area Know Her? Woman Accused Of Passing Counterfeit Bill In Area
Know Her? Woman Accused Of Passing Counterfeit Bill In Area Police are attempting to identify a woman who allegedly used a counterfeit $100 bill at an area market, according to state police. The woman purportedly used the counterfeit bill in Ulster County at Tantillo's Farm Market in Gardiner at approximately 3:36 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14. The bill's serial number was "LE09714562E," and police said it has also been used in Orange and Dutchess counties. The woman, police said, has tattoos on her right forearm, left arm and on her chest that read "Ethan" in a circle.  After using the counterfeit bill, the woman reportedly left the scene as a pa…

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by Christina Coulter
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Know Him? Authorities Ask Public's Help In IDing Man Wanted For Passing Counterfeit Cash Know Him? Authorities Ask Public's Help In IDing Man Wanted For Passing Counterfeit Cash
Know Him? Authorities Ask Public's Help In IDing Man Wanted For Passing Counterfeit Cash Recognize him?  If so the Putnam County Sheriff's Office wants to know. They have been searching for the man who allegedly passed counterfeit money in the Town of Carmel on Sunday, Feb. 23. Anyone with information is asked to contact the office at 845-225-4300. Earlier report: Increase In Counterfeit Currency Cases Reported In Putnam County Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Increase In Counterfeit Currency Cases Reported In Putnam County Increase In Counterfeit Currency Cases Reported In Putnam County
Increase In Counterfeit Currency Cases Reported In Putnam County An increase in the use of counterfeit money has been reported in Putnam County. Currently, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office is investigating several cases in which counterfeit $100 bills are being used to make smaller purchases at convenience stores, drug stores, and eateries, the department said. The small purchase being made allows the suspects to walk away with legal money leaving their unsuspecting victims short financially, the department said. All merchants and consumers are being asked to check the money used during a transaction for its authenticity.  An…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Counterfeit Bills At Hudson Valley Store Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Counterfeit Bills At Hudson Valley Store
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Counterfeit Bills At Hudson Valley Store Know them? An alert has been issued by New York State Police investigators in Northern Westchester as they attempt to identify and track down a man and woman who were caught on camera allegedly using counterfeit $100 bills at an area Kohl’s. State Police in Cortlandt released photos of a pair who used counterfeit bills to purchase items at Kohl’s on East Main Street in Cortlandt, investigators said. The investigation into the duo is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding their identifies has been asked to contact New York State Police investigators in the Cortlandt barracks by callin…

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by Zak Failla
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Trio Nabbed For Guns, Drugs After Neighbors Complain Of Drug Sales, Police Say Trio Nabbed For Guns, Drugs After Neighbors Complain Of Drug Sales, Police Say
Trio Nabbed For Guns, Drugs After Neighbors Complain Of Drug Sales, Police Say Following complaints of drug sales taking place in a Rockland County neighborhood, three area residents were arrested on drugs and gun charges. Jenna Mazzella, 27, Anderson Jean, 36, and Richard Carpentieri (Knieriem), 34, all from Nanuet,  were arrested by Clarkstown Police on Thursday, Feb. 20, following the execution of a search warrant, said Clarkstown Police Officer Norman Peters. Officers searched the warrant on Church Street in Nanuet around 2 p.m., following an investigation into the complaints, said Peters. During the search, officers seized a loaded AR-15 style assault weapo…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Teen Nabbed For Using Counterfeit Bills To Buy Apple Watch In Pleasant Valley Teen Nabbed For Using Counterfeit Bills To Buy Apple Watch In Pleasant Valley
Teen Nabbed For Using Counterfeit Bills To Buy Apple Watch In Pleasant Valley An 18-year-old was arrested after allegedly using counterfeit money to purchase an Apple Watch in Pleasant Valley, police say. The arrest came Monday, Feb. 11 after the incident occurred last fall. State Troopers responded to a report of a fraudulent purchase that was made using counterfeit money in November of 2018. The victim tried to sell an Apple Watch to the subject, who allegedly completed the transaction using counterfeit $100 and $20 U.S. currency bills. Further investigation using a possible first name of the subject led to the teen’s identification and arrest. The suspect was cha…

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by Valerie Musson
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Seen Her? Woman Used Fake $100 Bill At Hudson Valley Pizzeria Seen Her? Woman Used Fake $100 Bill At Hudson Valley Pizzeria
Seen Her? Woman Used Fake $100 Bill At Hudson Valley Pizzeria Have you seen her? New York State Police from the Somers barracks are investigating the use of a counterfeit $100 bill at a restaurant in Croton Falls on Saturday, Jan. 27. The woman pictured here used a counterfeit $100 at Frank's Pizzeria on West Cross Street in Croton Falls at approximately 4:04 p.m., police said. She then left the area in a 2003 gray Honda Accord. Anyone with information regarding this individual, suspicious, or criminal activity is asked to please contact Andrew Campbell of SP Somers at (914) 769-2600. Please refer to SJS # 8048240.

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