A New York City man was taken into custody Monday after attempting to cash a $7,500 counterfeit check at a credit union on Queen Street, according to police.
Julian James, 44, of the Bronx, was arrested at 4 p.m. at the American Eagle Credit Union, according to a Facebook post made by the Southington Police Department.
Police said they came to the credit union after receiving a report of someone attempting to mimic a customer while cashing a check and arrived to discover James.
When cops approached, James attempted to leave on foot but was arrested after a brief fight, officials said. There were no injuries recorded.
According to police, James was carrying a phony ID that had his photo but another person’s name. They claimed he also possessed a credit card in that person’s name and a forged cheque for $7,500.
“Bank staff recognized the suspicious activity and contacted police prior to any financial loss,” police reported.
James was charged with interfering with an officer, second-degree forgery, criminal impersonation, attempted first-degree identity theft, third-degree identity theft, attempted second-degree larceny, and unlawful possession of a payment card.
Police said James was jailed on a $250,000 surety bail and appeared in Superior Court in New Britain on Tuesday.
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