Woman suspected in fake cash scam - Pueblo Chieftain
-- Even Pueblo’s yard sales aren’t safe from the illegal circulation of counterfeit money. Fernandez, 36, is facing several charges including forgery (possession), two additional counts of forgery (use), criminal possession of an unidentified document, criminal possession of a financial device and possession of a Schedule II substance... Police said Monday that Fernandez was found to be in possession of $500 in counterfeit bills. Officers were sent to the 1600 block of Comanche on Sunday. As they arrived, they made contact with victims who stated they received counterfeit money at a yard sale. They told police the woman drove off in a green Jeep. Police said Fernandez would select items at local yard sales and ask unsuspecting sellers to break larger bills. “Individuals holding yard sales are advised to use a counterfeit money detector pen to avoid becoming a victim,” Gonzales said. Police responded to two shots fired calls Monday night at different times in two separate locations. Police were dispatched to a call of shots fired on the 1300 block of Anita Street around 11:45 p. m. where a man reported to officers he heard four or five gunshots in the area. Source: www.chieftain.com
