Jonesboro, Ark. (KAIT) – Authorities have arrested Tonisha Lashay Gaither, 30, of Blytheville, along with six other suspects, in connection to a $200,000 bank fraud scheme at Arvest Bank in Jonesboro.
According to court documents, the fraudulent activity occurred between Nov. 14, 2024, and Feb. 7, 2025, involving at least 65 fake accounts. Suspects allegedly deposited fraudulent checks into newly opened accounts via after-hours ATMs before quickly withdrawing the funds, leading to substantial losses for the bank.
Suspects and Charges:
Tonisha Lashay Gaither, 30 (Blytheville)
Charges: 37 counts of second-degree forgery, theft over $25,000, engaging in a criminal gang/organization
Bond: $50,000 cash/surety
Arthur Leflore
Charges: Second-degree forgery, theft over $25,000, engaging in a criminal gang/organization
Bond: $35,000 cash/surety
Ebonie Meux, 37 (West Memphis)
Charges: 25 counts of second-degree forgery, theft over $25,000, engaging in a criminal gang/organization
Bond: $75,000 cash/surety
Taylor Shaunta Trotter, 31 (West Memphis)
Charges: 46 counts of second-degree forgery, theft over $25,000, engaging in a criminal gang/organization
Bond: $250,000 cash/surety
Stefan Depaul Trotter, 31 (West Memphis)
Charges: 11 counts of second-degree forgery, theft over $25,000, engaging in a criminal gang/organization
Bond: $25,000 cash/surety
Glen Thomas Burns, 29 (Conway)
Charges: Second-degree forgery, theft over $25,000, engaging in a criminal gang/organization
Bond: $10,000 cash/surety
Amanda Bell Wooten
Charges: Second-degree forgery, theft over $25,000, engaging in a criminal gang/organization
Bond: $25,000 cash/surety
Next Court Date:
All suspects are set to appear in court on April 24 as the investigation continues. Authorities are still looking into possible additional participants in the scheme.
