And right here, the investigation is already getting interesting. The suspect is insisting he has nothing to worry about, but police aren't just responding to a random accusation. Store employees have a receipt, surveillance evidence, and allegedly counterfeit bills connected to a very specific transaction. If the facts line up, that nothing to worry about is about to become a very serious problem. >> Oh, there he is. How you doing, sir? Hold on. >> What's going on? >> I'm We got a call on you. >> You have a You passed a bill or something? >> Yeah, you I didn't Yeah, you >> I haven't spent any I haven't spent any money here. >> You haven't? You haven't passed a bill here? Okay, we'll figure it out then. >> Okay. All right, head this way. >> No, I'm not going to We're going to figure it out. >> I'm being detained? >> You are. Yeah. >> For what? I haven't spent any money here. >> All right, we're going to find out. >> Okay. >> All right. >> Can I use the bathroom? I'm going to >> In a minute. You weren't You didn't need to use it before when What are you Leave it to this wall. That's all you were. >> He said I didn't even see you. >> let's step that way. We'll figure it out. If you didn't do anything, then nothing to worry about, right? >> It's nothing to worry about. I haven't done anything. I haven't >> I'll step back there. >> Huh? >> You want to step back there. You're not going to work. Where's our call list? >> He came through on lane eight earlier and paid for this merchandise. >> Just earlier today. >> Now he's bringing it back trying to get money back. And we had discovered that the bills were fake that he had paid with earlier. >> Okay. >> And so these were And so I just didn't process the return because I was >> Okay. >> That's why I called because I didn't know what I was supposed to do, really, but >> So earlier he paid >> Yeah, so he came through at 5:41 on lane eight >> Okay. >> us $240 worth of funny money. >> Okay. And now he wants >> Now he just brought the merchandise back and said I want to return it. Of course because he wants me to give him clean money back. So >> Okay. >> I don't know what >> All right. >> Can I give this to you? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Thank you. Where did these come from? You passed these when you had this receipt, right? >> I Yes, sir, I did. >> Okay. >> This This wasn't here. This is >> Right. Later. >> But I didn't No, no, I didn't pass I didn't pass those. >> Yes, you did. They just said you did. I wouldn't lie about it. >> Okay. What's wrong with them? >> Where did you get them? >> I bought an iPhone earlier today. After I bought my iPhone, that's what's Did he Did he get me? >> Did who get you? >> Because I bought an iPhone earlier. >> From who? >> From a guy on OfferUp. >> From what? >> Uh it's a it's called a It's an app called OfferUp. >> Okay. >> So I bought an iPhone earlier. This is what he paid me with. >> Where did this transaction occur? >> In Sterling Heights. >> Like where at? >> It's a big city. >> Where in Sterling Heights? >> No, I mean >> If I buy something, I'll be okay. I'll grab >> No, I'm not I'm not really It's It's Mr. C's Car Wash. >> Okay. >> Near the Marathon. That's where I met him up at the Marathon. >> Mhm. >> Yeah. >> How much did you pay? Do you have the phone on you? >> I don't. I don't have the phone. >> But he gave you this money >> Yes. >> for a cell phone. >> Yeah. >> So of course you wouldn't have it back. Cuz he gave it to you, right? >> I'm sorry. Slow down, sir. I have the cell phone. It's not in my purse. It's not on my person. >> The answer should be I mean If we If the truth is easy, but you're making up stories. >> I'm not making up any story. I bought an iPhone. I just told you So I just told you >> Your birthday went from '94 to 2002. >> Right. Listen. I just Listen. I just got the iPhone. This is what I got it with. This is exactly >> He give me give me the money when he came here to purchase this >> When you return it? >> No, I I am now returning it because I was told to Yeah, I was told to return Yes. >> And you used this cash to purchase that merchandise. >> I didn't I have no clue about any of this. I can >> He gave you a bunch of 20s, correct? >> I don't know >> all on video. >> Yeah, that's That's fine. I don't know I was going to get it I got I got an iPhone >> We're investigating somebody. Are you with him? >> They're saying that >> Somebody called me saying my my people was up here. So I came up here to see what's going on. I'm with the lawyer. I'm going to try to investigate what's going on. >> What kind of situation, sir? Please step away. >> We're trying to figure something out. >> Okay. >> I did this out too. So I bought the iPhone. After I got the iPhone, he give me the money. That That was it. I came to >> What money did you use to buy this stuff with? >> I I'm not sure, sir. It >> Like a bunch of 20s? >> Sir, I used money. I don't I'm not really sure what you >> How could you not remember? >> Because I just paid him. I know I normally use I I normally use a phone to pay, but >> Okay. >> What I'm saying is I don't I have no clue about any of this. I bought the phone. He He told me >> Did we Did we figure out who he is? >> Not yet. >> We need to do that. >> I can >> We have to figure out who you are. >> That's not a problem. >> So >> That's not a problem. >> He gave me a name. I'm just not sure >> Please go. Do you have a driver's license? >> Do you have an arrest record? >> No, sir. Don't you have a driver's license? >> No, sir. >> But you said it's in your car. >> It's not my car. I don't actually have a car. I'm I'm not driving. Yes, sir. >> 45 this batch. This one for now. All right. It's not adding up. >> So did he call you or did you call >> So the autos count That's counterfeit money that he's getting He's giving me counterfeit money. >> Mhm. >> So you came here with someone else? >> I have no clue about the any of this. >> David Robert David Robert Adam King Adam >> I'm coming up here to see what's >> First is Dylan, D Y A N. Middle is Tyrell, Paul, Yellow, Robert, Edward, Lincoln, Lincoln. First he gave me 11 28 of 94. Then he says 2002. Yes, sir. I have a little bit more He gave me some more of this stuff, too. So, is is that Is this How do you know that this is counterfeit? When you mark it with Can you show me because I'm out of like I'm out of some money. On the 20s, this is normally like raised and shiny. This is plain. So, he handed it to me like this with it folded and I counted it when I got in the car, but I didn't really I didn't really Yeah, but It came from him, sir. We got it all figured out and until we we verify who you are, you you're either come with us or we at least have to verify who you are. Cuz you were in possession of that. I don't. Okay, well. This is literally like he gave This is literally what he gave me for the for the phone. I have a little bit more. This is what he You bought the phone and he gave you all of that in cash. Listen. Keep that in your pocket. I don't want to mix up the two. Okay. Yes, sir. And we're waiting on the last We have to take him for ID purposes at least for in possession of this. Yes, so he sold you the phone and Okay, I showed him the phone and this is this is what I can explain it to you, sir. While the sergeant speaks with the suspect's so-called pliers, then comes the decision that turns a financial investigation into a full-blown foot chase. Whatever happened with the counterfeit bills, running from officers is almost never the magic reset button people seem to think it is. Now, instead of calmly answering questions inside the store, he's about to add a whole new set of potential charges and a lot more evidence. >> Suspect's so-called lawyer/private investigator friend, the suspect makes a daring move. >> You are. >> Why am I being detained? >> BECAUSE WE HAVE IDS. I'LL SEND MY DOG. IT'S FOR ROBBERY, COUNTERFEIT. LET ME GET MY DOG. >> HE'S ON THE GROUND IN FRONT OF WALGREENS. >> LAYING ON THE GROUND IN FRONT OF WALGREENS. LAYING ON THE GROUND IN FRONT OF A BLACK NISSAN. THIS IS STUFF. SO, OUR CAT FELL THROUGH OUR ROOF. OH, WELL. [ __ ] THAT. 55 32 >> HE'S TRYING TO CROSS 23. HE JUST GOT HER BALLS. STOP! LOCK YOUR DOORS. THE [ __ ] IS WRONG WITH YOU? >> THAT'S IT. >> GET ON THE GROUND. [ __ ] UP LITTLE [ __ ] >> WHAT YOU GOT TO DO? >> PUT YOUR HANDS BEHIND YOUR BACK. >> OKAY. >> Stop fighting. PUT YOUR HANDS BACK. PUT YOUR HANDS BEHIND YOUR BACK. >> OKAY. >> CAN I RELEASE YOUR [ __ ] FINGERS OR BREAK THEM? HE'S AN [ __ ] >> I HAVE THE KEY. >> YOU JUST STACKED UP A WHOLE BUNCH OF STUFF ON YOU, MAN. >> HEY, this >> I'm going to loosen up this one. >> Let go of your fingers. >> Why are you grabbing me when I didn't do nothing? >> Cuz you're confusing me. >> Yeah, uh-uh, excuse me. >> You couldn't even remember your own lies, dumb ass. >> Hey, you want to drop all these things on me? >> Uh-uh, get up. >> You can get up. >> Get up. >> It's cold. >> Get on the wall. >> Hey, you got a cigarette? >> Hell no, you ain't [ __ ] >> Stop coming close to me, bro. >> Hey. >> Stop putting your face up on me. >> You be careful. >> I'm being careful. >> Yeah. >> Oh. >> The officer said you are >> You got to get your Put me in the front seat. >> Stop talking. >> No, bro. >> Put your feet in. >> I can't. >> Put your [ __ ] feet in. >> lift them up. You're not strong. THANK YOU. >> AND HERE'S THE PART THAT WILL PROBABLY GET THE comment section fired up. Ward was released on a personal bond just 3 days after this arrest. Then, according to the timeline, was back in custody 2 weeks later in another counterfeit case. Bond decisions are supposed to balance the presumption of innocence with public safety and the likelihood of returning to court. But when someone's criminal history keeps growing, the obvious question becomes, at what point does the system decide enough is enough?