On August 29th, 2024, officers were dispatched to a local bank in reference to a reported fraud in progress. There was a black male with a white hat and just went that way. [Music] Hey guys, what's going on today? >> Nothing much. >> Nothing much. Trying to catch a check. >> You got your ID on you? >> What's your name, man? >> John. >> John, come here. John, take some. >> You're being detained right now for what? >> Well, there might be an issue with the check. You're not ready to go right now. Do you understand? >> Okay. They have your ID. >> You guys have the check. >> Yeah, this is it. >> Mhm. >> And how do you guys know it's fake? >> Because they he was in a bolo. We shared a check with everybody other than >> Yeah, you can come back if she's come back here. We're just going to bolo for the >> in. How do I get back there? >> We share with all the other branches in our market. >> Yeah. Same flat. >> Same. Same. >> That's a 44. Same thing. I don't know. It's a >> useless real quick. Make sure you have any weapons on you on top of your head. [Applause] >> How is he? That's the same guy. >> 0 0266 3518. >> Yes, sir. >> This might be fake. >> Yeah, cuz there's You got another name there. >> Can you print that for me? >> Absolutely. >> Before continuation, you're not just ask any questions when I get this taken care of real. Put your palms together. Wait. All right. Have a seat. >> Oh, that's really good. >> All right. So, what are we doing here today? >> Um, for the amount of what? >> It was 5,000 something. >> Okay. Who paid you that check or >> It was a job I did. >> For who? >> Uh, I can't remember exactly who that was for. >> So, somebody paid you five plus thousand and you don't remember who? It was out of Wesley Chapel. >> Okay. So, you did a job for somebody that paid you over $5,000 and you're telling me you did not remember who? >> I can't remember the name yet. >> Okay. Where are you from? >> Raleigh, North Carolina. >> What's your name? Full name? >> John Joseph Santoro. >> Joseph with a ph. >> Yep. birth. >> What's your date of birth? >> This is an easy question. My 5-year-old can give her work. Why don't you just give us your real name and birthday and just all the work? >> Just understand that if you provide false information, that's a charge. >> So, you want to rethink your information again? What's your full name? I've never been siton. >> I need your full name. >> Brandon. >> Yeah. >> Hold your ID real quick. >> What birthday did you get? >> Please. Or just put it in. >> All right, Brandon. So, >> okay. >> Came here to cash a check. Who gave you that check? >> Some guy stopped me on the streets. Where? >> The streets of >> Tampa. >> Tampa. >> Yeah. And you came to this location because >> this is where he had me coming. >> He told you to come to the location. >> So, some random guy just give you a check on location and just follow through. >> Yeah. Don't know a name for the guy. >> I don't even know his real name, sir. >> Okay. How many times have you done this for him? >> Couple >> couple of time. Tampa or here? >> Tampa. >> Tampa, mostly. Okay. Where'd you get that ID from? >> He He has it. >> He made it for you. >> I'm not sure. I'm not sure. I'm really not sure. >> Gotcha. So, he provides >> all the IDs. all the information, what bank to go to, here's a check, and you just follow through basically. Okay. Um, how do you get in contact with him? >> He calls. >> He calls you. What's his number? >> You don't know? Nobody. >> Okay. So, it's in your phone >> that way. >> I don't know if it's right there. >> Gotcha. How'd you get here? >> They drove me. >> They drove you? What car? >> It's a good old white. I'm not sure what it is. White Honda >> twod dooror four-door >> two door >> two door new older >> Oh, you hit that string. >> I'm sorry. >> Okay. >> The new or older model? >> Newer. Okay. >> What is the agreement between you guys? >> How much do you get? >> Brandon, you didn't mention I guess you got arrested. You didn't mention >> how you didn't let me finish. >> I said you said the last time I got arrested. >> The last time you were arrested, Rand >> like in 21 >> 2021. >> Yeah, something like that. >> So, what what's your percentage that you get from them? 18 >> 18 >> 18 >> 10% of whatever you cash from central. >> This is his wallet. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Appreciate >> it. What does he look like? One unit, >> white, black, Hispanic, >> tall, short, fat, skinny, >> I guess. >> How old do you think he is? >> Uh, 30 something. >> What's What do you know him as? What's his nickname? >> Whiskey 623. >> Like number four. >> That's all I know. Yeah. See, I'm I'm homeless right now. >> I understand. >> So, I was just trying to make them money, man. >> I understand. >> I was actually getting ready to leave tomorrow. >> Where? >> With my girlfriend up Georgia. >> Georgia? >> Yeah. What kind of char What What kind of charge is it? >> I will tell you the moment I >> I will tell you the moment I know. Okay. I don't want to say something now and then later something else and then you become upset with me. So, let me just get to that point and I'll be as clear as I can be as you being with me. So, I appreciate that. >> Yeah, I'm trying. I mean, I'm trying I'm working today, you know. >> Yeah, >> I'm just I don't know what that >> bad spot, man. It's just way to make quick cash. They drive around. They're not the only ones. >> I understand. >> They drive around pickless people. I mean, that's what they do. >> But that's why I'm asking all this info because I want to catch them, too. >> That's what they That's what they do. >> Pick up. >> Yeah. >> It was 2022. >> Thank you. Absolutely. >> They say not expiring. >> Not expiring. It's not expiring. >> Well, she told me differently. >> It's permanent. [Music] >> It's a permanent. >> It's a permanent injunction. >> So, I know you just got arrested for not too long ago. Um, >> I think he's office >> cuz Yeah, that was >> J. >> Kevin Clark. That's the other guy from earlier. >> Where did he where did he use that? >> So, this one was in South Tampa. So, we share the teams and they sent that over to us just to be on the lookout. >> Gotcha. So he was in South Tampa. >> And that was the Kevin Clark. >> Yes. I can I can tell you. >> I'll go check. I'll go back over. >> If not, we can throw him up. >> See, thank you guys. I owe you one. Appreciate it. Don't worry. >> The suspect was placed under arrest and charged with uttering a fraudulent check, possession of a false identification, and fraud. If you enjoyed the video, like, comment, and subscribe.