PORT ALLEN, La. — The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that a fraudulent check investigation has resulted in multiple arrests and several outstanding warrants.
Sheriff Jeff Bergeron said the investigation began in early July after detectives identified multiple cases of fraudulent checks being cashed throughout the Baton Rouge area. Further inquiry revealed the same individuals were also issuing fake checks under the names of local businesses.
The probe led to multiple arrests and a search warrant at a Baton Rouge residence, executed with assistance from the Baton Rouge Police Department. During the search, detectives seized electronic devices, blank check paper, voided payroll checks, and other materials consistent with producing fraudulent checks.
Investigators said the group cashed approximately $10,000 in fraudulent checks in West Baton Rouge Parish alone.
Arrests made:
Anitra Jones, 50
Quiana Harper, 46
Lance White, 49
Jassime Herring, 34
Faithasia McDaniel, 26
Wanted in connection:
Shalonda Herring, 52
Derick Spruel, 44
Roderick Jones, 45
Christopher King, 47
Authorities added that one male suspect remains unidentified, and the investigation is ongoing.
