Funny Money In Westport

At approximately 3:28 p.m. on November 23, 2013, an employee from Olympia Sports, 403 Post Road East, reported that a male was attempting to pay for merchandise with what the employee believed to be a counterfeit $100.00 bill. The employee would not accept the bill after noticing it was counterfeit. The suspect left the bill behind and fled the scene. The employee provided a description of the suspect and the suspect’s vehicle to police. Officer Thomas Casimiro located the vehicle on Compo Road North shortly after the crime occurred. The vehicle was stopped and the three occupants were detained.

Officers determined the suspects attempted to pass counterfeit bills at Olympia Sports and CVS, both on the Post Road.This incident is still under investigation and the Westport Police Department is working closely with the United States Secret Service to develop information on the extent of the suspects’ criminal activities.

The following individuals were arrested:

Carlos Feliciano (Age 27)
98-32 Corona Avenue Corona NY 11368

Pedro Diaz (Age 38) 183 McKinley Avenue Brooklyn NY 11208
November 23, 2013

Jorge W. Chaves – Vargas (Age 37) 10E 16th Frederick, MD 21701

Each suspect was charged with the following:

1 Count of Forgery in the First Degree (53a-138)

1 Count of Conspiracy to commit Forgery in the First Degree (53a-48/53a-138)

1 Count of Criminal Attempt Larceny in the 6th

1 Count of Conspiracy to Commit Larceny in the 6th

All parties are currently being held at the Westport Police Department on a $50,000 bond.

Porch fire

8:54pm–#Bridgeport CT–Police were first on the scene and assisted located the porch fire which was first reported as a fire in the back of 865 Madison Avenue. Police found the address to be 23 Morgan Avenue on the back porch on the third floor. Citizens attempted to extinguish the fire but it was finally put out by firefighters.

1 Dead 1 Injured In Downtown Bridgeport Crash

1:10pm–#Bridgeport CT–One person is dead and another injured in a horrible crash at State Street and Lafayette Boulevard.  According to witnesses the white sedan “T-boned” what appears to be a GMC SUV partially ejecting one person.  Firefighters and police worked feverishly to free the person who died at the scene.  One other person was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.  All others at the scene refused medical treatment but it was very apparent at the scene of the emotional turmoil they experience.  Police have not release a statement at this writing.

Scam Warnings

Other scam warnings from Sergeant Jillian Cabana, Westport Police Detective Bureau

 

Family member arrested- Another common scam involves an elderly person receiving a
phone call from someone pretending to be a grandson or granddaughter. The “grandson”
or “grand daughter” claims to be under arrest, often in Canada, and needs bail money
wired to a particular account, so that they can be released from prison. They may also
request the bail payment be made using a Green Dot card or other similar prepaid credit
card.

Social Security Scams- These calls involve someone claiming to be from social security
looking to update your information or reevaluate your status. They often request your
name, date of birth, address, social security number and other personal identifying
information, leaving you vulnerable to identity theft.

Things to remember: If something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Feel free
to do your own research using the resources provided below and to contact the police
department if you believe you have been the target of a scam. Please initiate a dialogue
with your elderly family members to advise them that these scams are out there and many
target the elderly and trusting.

Never give a caller your credit card, social security number, or bank account numbers
over the phone. If you have any doubts about what is being offered, request that they
mail you information about the company or organization. Responding favorably to a
solicitation scam involving your bank account can result in monetary loss and/or identity
theft. If the caller claims to be from your credit card company, hang up and then call the
toll free number located on the back of your credit card.

No legitimate companies will request that you purchase a Green Dot card or request that
you wire money via Western Union, Moneygram, or other similar service to pay your
bill.

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