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$243,000 Check Fraud Unfolds After Suspect Uses Fake ID at The Airport
$243,000 Check Fraud Unfolds After Suspect Uses Fake ID at The Airport

Patrolling Wisconsin  |  2025-07-23

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On March 15, 2024. Deputies from the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport for an incident regarding a possible fake ID. As deputies arrived, TSA agents explained that when they scanned a male's ID, it was flagged in the system as being fak...

On March 15, 2024. Deputies from the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport for an incident regarding a possible fake ID. As deputies arrived, TSA agents explained that when they scanned a male's ID, it was flagged in the system as being fake. They explained that the suspect grabbed the ID from their hands before fleeing on foot towards a parking garage. The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 6’3” tall. Last seen wearing faded jeans, grey boxers, and had a camo backpack. Deputies were provided with a picture of the suspect and located him about 10 minutes later. As deputies approached the suspect, they questioned him about the fake ID. The suspect was later positively identified as Demarte. He explained that he gave the ID to his brother who departed the area. He lied and stated that his name was Nicolas and provided a false date of birth. At that point, deputies decided to secure Demarte in handcuffs and take him to a secluded area for questioning. As he was being handcuffed, another individual later identified as Asumani approached stating that he was Demarte’s cousin. He was also taken to the airport substation and detained in a cell. After questioning, Asumani was released without any charges. Demarte explained that he was flying from Milwaukee Wisconsin to Houston Texas. It was later discovered that Demarte lived in Mississippi and had an active warrant out of Louisiana. While he was being searched at the substation, Demarte admitted to having the fake ID in his pocket and said his real name. While searching his belongings, 155 stolen/forged checks were located inside of a backpack with multiple different names on them. In total, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office says the alleged stolen checks were written for $243,167.40. Demarte had reportedly successfully cashed 13 checks for nearly $92,000. He was found guilty for 5 counts of misappropriate ID to obtain money, fraud against a financial Institution over $100,000, money laundering-knowingly receiving over $100,000, and movable property theft over $100,000. Demarte was sentenced to 15 years in Prison, 22 Years of extended supervision, and 38 Years of probation. His probation requirements include completing 200 hours of community service, complete a cognitive thinking course, obtain an associate's degree or an apprenticeship, must work a minimum of 25 hours a week, complete a mental health evaluation and comply with any recommended treatment, complete an alcohol and drug assessment and comply with any recommended treatment, maintain absolute sobriety with random urine analysis, and to provide a DNA sample. This video is for educational purposes only.

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