MIDLAND, Texas — Three individuals have been arrested in connection with a widespread fraudulent check and identity theft scheme targeting multiple Texas banks.
The Midland Police Department responded to a call at Community National Bank on East Florida Avenue Tuesday afternoon after bank employees reported suspicious activity involving forged checks and stolen IDs.
According to the arrest affidavit, 59-year-old Donald Pushinsky, identified as an elderly white male wearing glasses and khaki shorts, had been visiting banks in Dallas, Odessa, and Stanton, fraudulently withdrawing large sums of money — including $18,000 from a Dallas branch — using fake IDs and checks.
While officers were still investigating at the bank, dispatch reported a man matching the suspect’s description attempting the same crime at a nearby branch. Police located the suspect vehicle and detained three occupants:
Gregory Coggins, 23
Donald Pushinsky, 59
Davante Taylor, 27
A search of the vehicle revealed marijuana, drug paraphernalia, forged identification documents, multiple fake checks, and identifying information belonging to others.
All three suspects were arrested on charges of identity fraud, possession of marijuana, and possession of a controlled substance. Pushinsky was also found to be in violation of his probation.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities believe the trio may be linked to additional fraudulent activity across the state.
