Five from New York Arrested in Westport for Passing Counterfeit Bills
On August 4, 2025, around 4:30 PM, Westport Police received multiple calls reporting individuals attempting to pass counterfeit bills at various businesses throughout town. Witnesses provided accurate descriptions of the suspects and their vehicle, allowing police to locate one suspect inside Choice Pet at 374 Post Road East and the others nearby in the suspect vehicle. Officers determined the group had visited several retail stores in Westport and had allegedly passed numerous counterfeit bills. As a result, five individuals were arrested: Jaquane Murray, 31, of New York, NY, was charged with:• 11 counts of Forgery 1st• 4 counts of Conspiracy to Commit Forgery 1st• 1 count of Risk of Injury to a MinorHe was released after posting a $30,000 bond…











