Police are called to the bank after a man is trying to deposit a $5,500 check. But, there's one problem. The banker believes it's fake. So, officers pull up to see for themselves, and within moments, the man has a very interesting story, to say the least. >> How are you? >> I'm doing all right. >> Good. >> Can I help you at all? >> Yeah, they called us about somebody. I guess it was trying to cash a check or something, but Thank you. Yeah. >> How are you? >> I'm good. How are you? >> Hello. >> Oh. >> How are you? >> Good. How are you? >> Good. Um yeah, so I guess I don't know what's going on, so >> Okay. So, what's going on? Are you trying to cash a check or something? Mhm. Okay. Got you. Okay. Well, they're saying it's not a genuine check. Okay. Well, where's your ID? Let's start there. Okay. >> I was just going back there to get the stuff. >> Let's start at that point. What I mean, what what did you get What did they give it to you for? Mhm. Is it like a written check? Who is she? Who's the person that gave you the check? Okay. Okay. Thank you. All right. So, Mr. Pete. Well, because the problem is is she it's not If it's not a real check that raises flags. But they can't if it's a if it's a false check they can't it's automatic that they have to I'm going to be 10-12 inside. >> I'm just finding out this. I just got >> Exactly. She >> I just wanted to pull you I was waiting for a manager so I wouldn't have pulled you. >> 4665 I'm sorry to interrupt. >> That's crazy. >> Just advising I was 10-12 inside. >> Yeah, that's what I was going to ask you where did he get the check from? And >> Okay. So you said you saw okay let let let's start from the beginning all right. You um sold some stuff where? Like what did you put it on? Like marketplace? Okay. Do you have that on your phone? The transaction? Okay. When did this whole transaction occur? Two days ago? Mhm. I got you. Okay well here's the thing about checks right? They send alerts. So if it alerts the bank then it alerts us and we got to come out and yeah because you can't just cash a check like that. Okay but if she paid you why would she pay you in what kind of a check did she pay you in? >> Let me have it. >> Yeah please so I can check it out. Thank you. Is this your bank? >> Yes my bank. >> This is your bank. How long you been banking here? Year and a half? Okay. Well let's find out well either somebody did you wrong or you know we got to figure this out. Because um And what? The girl? Okay. Okay. So, this is a 50 So, you know this Latoya Carr, who issued the check? Is the check legit? The check, um, according to them, they called and verified the check with the and they're saying, um, It's not. Not for that amount. Okay. So, let me let me let me understand, okay? What did you sell her? For this same check, check number and everything? Okay. But, okay. Here's the thing. Why would she, um, So, you just okay. So, when did the exchange of the chains and all that happen? So, you just gave her all that stuff and waited for her to give you a check? Explain it to me cuz I don't know what happened. Okay. And it was this person's whose name is right here? You got any proof of that anywhere? Okay. So, you're saying this person who's on the check is somebody totally different from the person that you were selling it to and then she sent somebody totally different to you to bring you the check. >> Yeah, listen. I talked to the the lady on the phone. >> Mhm. >> But the one he came out there to do the transfer, to give whatever for the stuff, it was a her nephew or son, whoever it was, it wasn't her. And then I tried to call her back, she just blocked my old number. Anyways. >> Okay, can you show me that at least? Like the blocked number? >> The blocked number? >> Yeah, where'd she Where'd she block you at? Show me. 4665 O'Callaghan Drive, 55. >> Do you mind if I call you this weekend and stuff on that truck? >> Huh? >> Do you mind if I call you this weekend? >> Yeah, yeah, yeah. For sure. I'm just trying to see like, you know, I want to see some of the conversation or something. Mr. P, what's your phone number? What was her name? >> Uh I don't know. I just call her I just I don't know. I just call her Miss Carr or something like that. >> Miss what? >> Miss Carr or something like that. >> Miss Carr? >> Yes, ma'am. >> Have you ever dealt with her before? >> No, ma'am. Never never never phone nothing. >> Hello. >> I got my bank, man. The the lady I was selling the stuff to, whatever. And she gave me a she gave me a um a messed up check or something. Now the bank the police have been talking to me now. So I'm trying to see what's up with that. Yeah. to tell you later. I had told you but you probably didn't pay attention like that but I had sold the lady a couple of my chains and a couple of bracelets I had put up. And I tried to call the bank and check it with them through my bank and now the police got involved. So, I don't know. Yeah, that's crazy. Yeah, I know that's crazy. I know, man. I know that's just crazy yeah, man. I ain't never seen this [ __ ] in my life, man. >> So, the person who came and brought you the check, who was that? >> I don't even know them. >> You don't know his name or nothing? I mean, you just accepted checks from people you don't know? >> I I I gave my stuff. >> If you give me a $5,500 check, I'd be wanting to know who you are. >> Man, I don't know. Man, I don't know but but uh That's crazy, bro. Like whoever that lady was and whoever Whatever, man. That [ __ ] That check went right. I'm about to be with the police right now. >> Okay. Okay. Thank you. You're just verifying the check. >> double check cuz the teller did it. >> Okay. >> That's a manager and I want to do it myself. >> Thank you. >> Cuz I just you walk in and that's a fraud. >> Absolutely. For sure. >> Yeah, I don't know but remember that lady is cuz she told me that I got to verify all that [ __ ] so I told her I already know that. Whoever like sent her the money and did that [ __ ] to me. That [ __ ] kind of messed up cuz I need to I need to like verify that. I really I don't know. She's saying I need to What I need to verify? >> We're trying to verify where you got this check from. >> I said, I don't even know these people like that. I told you I don't even know these people like that. I don't know these people. That's why >> Okay. >> 551 >> Um and you don't have like you said like I asked you you don't have no transaction information not talking to the person Marketplace whatever you put the post you had when you were selling the chains whatever you had >> Somebody called that >> No cuz I I sell people Marketplace my stuff still there. I sell stuff on Marketplace. My I could legit look it up right now it's still there. And that's sold. It's still there. Yeah so it's it's going to be still there. Yeah. Okay. Mhm. Listen hey I'm going to need you to put that down for now. Put it down. Put it down Mr. Pete. Let's do this. You can stop. Put your hands up. Wait. Wait. I'm still investigating. Hold on. Yeah. While I'm doing this investigation Okay I didn't say you were going to jail. Yeah I said I'm detaining you while I'm investigating this because the the problem right now is it's doesn't look good. You don't have any explanation about how you got this check. You're telling me that you sold it to me. I can tell you a story about whatever but you ain't got no proof of nothing. >> Oh my god. >> You don't got no names, you don't got no You don't know who these people are. Somebody just came and handed you a $5,500 check. That don't happen to me. >> Listen, I told you the only thing I did was sell somebody something and that was >> Okay, well, let's get this sorted out, okay? You got anything on you that'll poke me, stick me, hurt me? Okay, I'm going to have this officer check you, okay? >> You need some gloves? So, somebody somebody gave me a a loan. >> Yeah, we'll get that figured out. >> So, somebody gave me a blank check. I gave them the stuff only. >> Well, like I said, the bank gets alerted, we get alerted, so. >> So, now I'm going to jail? >> Right now, like I said. Detained, we're figuring out stuff. No weapons, nothing, right? Mhm. Okay, I'm going to take your phone, Mr. Pete. I'll put it in your pocket for now. Okay, I got your ID here. >> Mr. Daryl Pete, how did you get this check again? >> And they typed your name on it? >> Yeah, all that. >> Yeah, we sure will. She's still waiting to get an answer from the other bank, so we're going to verify the check if it's a legit. Then what are we doing then? All right, we'll get it verified right now. Yep, come on. No, I'm done here. >> Oh, are you? >> I'm already It's already verified. >> Okay, thank you. >> So, it verified the original amount you told me? >> It was only a verified for 600. >> Okay. Thank you, ma'am. >> What do that mean? >> What come out of the number that you have for Walmart? >> See what I mean? >> Uh it was only verified for I'll tell you right now. We'll get up. >> saying is what do that mean? What what happened now? I ain't even did nothing to do. >> Well, >> thing I was I don't think I did You know what I'm saying? You know what I'm saying? You tell me what I'm saying. She came >> Right. >> And they they swapped me out. I didn't let anybody tell me to do anything. >> Hold on. Hold on. Hold All right. Come on. Listen. Here's the thing. Did you? What did you get out of trouble for? >> Huh? >> What were you in trouble for? >> For me? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Grand theft. >> Grand theft? >> Mhm. >> What was that out of here? Out of Marion? >> Yeah, Walmart. >> Out of Walmart? >> Mhm. And I didn't do nothing there. >> You didn't do nothing there either? Wow, this keeps happening to you. >> I was with somebody and they came they do it with one of my homeboys. I was with him and they they charged me cuz I was >> Have a seat, Mr. P. Okay. I'm going to figure this out. We're going to Have a seat on the seat. Yeah. Okay. >> You see me in the car or no? What am I here for? >> Sit. Sit. Sit. Yeah, because the story is sketchy, man. Listen. >> I promise to God this is what I did. I was >> Listen. It doesn't matter who you put it on. The fact of the matter is is if you get a $5,500 check from a bank that's a cashier's check. >> gave me That's what they gave me. >> Okay, but that's what I'm saying. That check is only valid if it's >> She just said I'm writing you a check. What's your name? She just said I'm writing you a check out all that. And when it came down >> Why would she type it out? >> know. When it came down here that's what they came to >> check, do you realize that that's specific? Cashier's check, you have to pay for these. >> I don't know. I never even care. I don't even know nothing about that. I know I Look, you go to my bank right now. I never cashed that check. I never cashed a check in my life. >> Okay. >> You heard me? >> Yeah. What we >> Get his crap out of his pockets. I don't want him to have nothing. Especially with that whole uh >> Put it on his head. >> Oh my god, no kidding. $6? Okay. >> All right, you got anything in in here that's illegal? >> No. >> You sure? >> No. >> All right. What's your ID? You don't got an ID? >> Yeah, I got his ID right here. Excuse me. >> I did Okay, I'm done talking, Mr. Pete. Mr. Pete, I understand your aggravation, but I don't I'm I'm done talking. I'm done talking, sir. Uh not to worry. >> Me? I didn't give you the check. >> I know I'm aggravated though. >> Okay, I hear you, but you know what? I'm aggravated, too. Because I got to deal with all this. So, have a seat, sir. >> We're going to find out where that where that check was issued. And we better not see your face there making this cashier's check, cuz that's going to be even worse, okay? Just letting you know, man. Taking the cashier's check. Just letting you know, all right? >> Well, if you don't have to worry about that, then you don't got to worry about seeing a judge. It's a fake check you're cashing. >> But I don't know that. That's what I'm saying. How am I getting told by someone I don't even know? >> Here's my question to you. Who out here in the street sells jewelry? >> Yeah. >> Or checks? Nobody. >> Cuz that's what she said she had. Nobody. >> Okay. >> Maybe she was getting over on me. >> But you don't have any information to contact this person. You don't have any information about this person. You don't even know this person, you said. >> I really don't. >> I don't know you Mr. Pete. I don't know you. So, I can't I can't assess whether or not you're lying or not lying. That's exactly what's going to happen. >> Yeah, but why I got to go to jail though? >> Because this is what we're dealing with right now. Yeah, get your foot in so you don't get hurt. >> Cashing a forged check is a crime. >> What what is this? It's a forgery. It's a fake check. >> Yeah. I have to look at your record as far as like uh what it what it's going to be a misdemeanor or felony, but I'll let you know. Okay? >> All right. >> All right, Mr. Pete. I mean, there's really nothing you can do. >> You want some water or anything? You good? Okay. >> Cigarette? No, I do >> I actually don't have any of those. Do you have some? >> I don't. >> car? Uh well, your car is not here. Yeah, I don't We don't have any at this office, I don't think. >> Yeah, just uh Can you share me a water? >> No, I'm good. >> Okay, just hang tight for a minute, okay? >> If you need something in the meantime, >> I'll be right here. >> Yeah, come to the door and knock on the door, we'll hear you. >> just knock or wave, I'll see you. >> You need something? >> No, I'm just stretching a little bit. >> You need something, partner? >> No, I'm just walking back and forth. >> Okay, got you. All right, man. Sorry to keep you waiting. All right, [clears throat] so I know I'm sure everything happened pretty quick. Um my name's Detective Bart. Obviously, we're we're at OPD, right? You all right, man? You want a tissue? >> No, I'm all right. I'm I'm just going through a lot, you know what I mean? >> I feel you. Well, listen, before I talk to you, I have to read you your rights, okay? You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law. You have the right to talk to a lawyer and have him present with you while you are being questioned. Um if you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, one will be appointed to represent you before any questioning if you wish. You can decide at any time to execute these rights and not answer any questions or make any statements. Do you understand each of those rights as I have explained to you? >> Yes, sir. >> Ain't nothing wrong with being upset, man. We got you some fresh toothpaste in case you want to wipe your face. >> Mhm. >> Maybe. Obviously, I I hear you said that you're going through a lot, right? >> Yes, sir. >> Your name's Is it Daryl? And where you staying at? >> I stay at my girl's. >> Your girl? What's your What You're on probation? >> Yes, sir. >> All right, man. So, clearly we're here for a reason, right? And obviously, I goes without saying, but honesty is the best policy. How How do we get here today? >> To his home. I had met dude through somebody, for real. And um I sold him a couple couple things, whatever. Like sold him a couple jewelry, whatever. He was like, "Well, after this day I uh >> When did you sell him this jewelry? >> Like the other day. Like a couple days ago. >> A couple days ago? In person? >> Yeah. No, no, no. Yeah, in person. But I'm saying this This how this happened. He um I got his number, whatever. He said, "What's your name?" I was like, "Well, I ain't got no ID or [ __ ] cuz I ain't got no money. I'll write you a check out." >> Okay. >> And then when I seen him the day is when he gave me the check. And then he went up there with me. The cashier >> So, you gave him jewelry first? >> Yeah. >> And then he came back with a check? >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Come on, man. I know that how that goes. >> No, what you mean? >> You don't give somebody jewelry first. >> Oh, no, no. I'm saying no, like cuz um my niece She know him. Like she know he good people, whatever. >> Where she stay at? Where's he from? >> Who? >> The guy Who The who are we talking about? >> about That's how I met him through Through my niece. >> Right. But where does he Where does he stay at? Oh. Okay. So, you met You met this guy through her? >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. And she So, he's good people. Where did you sell him the jewelry at? >> Uh at her home at her house. I'm I'm her house. >> Okay. >> Yes, sir. >> On what You said a couple days ago. I like to talk in like a little bit more precise terms, right? So, what's a couple days ago? Today is Friday. >> Like um Yeah, like out of I got out of jail Wednesday. What day is Friday? I think like Wednesday. >> You got out of jail Wednesday? >> out Wednesday, yes, so I guess tonight. Hold on. Let me get out. I got What day is Friday? Yeah. >> Okay. >> I got out Friday. I got out I think it was like Tuesday. >> You got out Tuesday? >> Yes, so Wednesday. >> Today's the 11th. Does that help? What do you know what the date you got out? The number? >> Listen, listen, listen. Um I'm trying to see cuz my mind be up. Like I'm kind of like not good at like talking like I'm not good at talking, man, but um I just said I I had to be like Wednesday or Tuesday or Wednesday. I mean like Wednesday. >> Tuesday or Wednesday you got out. So when do you think you met him? >> You saying Wednesday. I I really don't know as soon as I got >> So the same day you got out? >> When he called like he do want to buy some you know what I'm saying whatever and >> Why she call you? She know you got jewelry? >> No. No, cuz she know I was selling something, though. >> Oh, what were you selling? >> Just some jewelry. >> What What were you selling? >> Some chains. A couple chains and a couple bracelets. Like a couple bracelets. >> Two bracelets and how many chains? >> Oh, I had like four. >> Okay. >> But he was just like telling me that uh >> What kind of chains were they? >> Gold. >> What kind of style? >> Uh they were like cute like not cute but they were like like the little soda soda top. Yeah. >> Soda top? >> Like you know how the soda top look? >> Like it's crinkled? >> No, no. The can open the can the little top of the can. It look like this. >> Oh, okay. All of them were the same? >> Yeah, same thing. >> And the bracelets? >> The same thing. They just smaller like like the small ones. >> Still gold? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> 37-year-old Darrell is charged with two charges. Uttering a forged check when you're unknowingly trying to pass a fake or altered check as being real and grand theft in the amount of $5,000 through $10,000, which is theft involving property or money valued between 5 [music] to 10K. As a result of his attempt to try to pass the $5,505 fake check as being real, the case was resolved pretty quickly with him entering a plea of no contest or guilty. And as a result of this, the judge adjudicated him guilty on both charges. This means the court formally found him guilty and he was convicted on both charges. This didn't happen overnight and the time it took for him to actually get tried, he spent 2 months and 9 days in jail. And when he was released on the guilty verdict, he was sentenced to 4 years of probation. On top of his 4-year probation sentence, he also faced $1,002.50 in court costs and fines and additional supervision costs of around $50 a month. For his 4 years of probation, there's a few standard conditions that he must abide by, including reporting regularly to his probation officer, not committing any new crimes, not leaving the country without permission, maintaining employment, allowing home or work visits randomly and unannounced, no drugs or alcohol abuse, and being subject to random drug testing. As the officer mentioned, the same suspect was arrested at Walmart where he unlawfully took over $800 of lawn equipment passing all points of sale and as a result, he was ordered to pay $20 a month to repay Walmart as well. In addition, he was also ordered to serve 400 hours of community service. And lastly, was required to complete a substance abuse and life skills program with the purpose of rehabilitation and prevention. Let me know what you honestly think about this case down below in the comments. Stay safe out there and I'll see you in the next video. >> She sent somebody down here. >> Do you have that on your phone? >> No, man. That's already on >> The transaction? >> No, man. I took it out. It's already out there, you know what I >> Okay. When did this whole transaction occur? >> Like like 2 days ago. >> 2 days ago? >> Again, but like her like so my nephew somebody came out here. >> Mhm. >> I don't know what he I don't know what he going to do but he gave me the check and I gave him the stuff and I like [ __ ] it cuz I'm behind on my stuff so I just like I'm going to get you up in the chest and >> I got you. Okay, well here's the thing about checks, right? They send alerts. So if it alerts the bank then it alerts us and we got to come out and yeah because you can't just cash a check like that. >> Okay, but if she paid you why would she pay you in What kind of a check did she pay you in? >> They got it. >> They got it. >> Yeah, please secretary.