On October 12, 2016, a Westport PD Detective was in the area of Post Rd E and Bulkley Ave investigating an unrelated incident when he noticed a silver vehicle bearing out of state plates. The detective watched the vehicle and its occupants from a distance and observed the passengers exit the vehicle and walk one direction while the vehicle began to drive away in another direction. This heightened the suspicion and other units responded to the area. All three occupants were eventually stopped and an investigation was initiated. All three parties had different stories as to their purpose in Westport that we could not corroborate. Through the investigation, a total of eight (14) checks totaling over $74,000.00 was seized from the vehicle and from the occupants. All of the checks were either stolen and/or fraudulent. The following suspects were arrested:

Alphonso D. Stewart (DOB: 01/08/85) of 225 Division Ave Apt 2G Brooklyn, NY

Maliki Cottrell (DOB: 07/25/88) of 11 Van Buren St #2 Yonkers, NY

Rashon Perkins (DOB: 03/11/89) of 18 Sedgrics Ave Bronx, NY

and charged with the following crimes:

Forgery 3 rd (14cts)

Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 1 st

ID Theft 1 st

Additonally, Maliki Cottrell was charged with ID theft 3 rd and Interfering with an Officer for additional fake ID’s in his possession. They are being held on $50,000 each at Westport PD.

(Westport Police Press Release)

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