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Waynesboro Duo Nabbed in Bank Fraud Scheme
21 Jun
Summary
- Two individuals arrested for using victim's information to withdraw funds.
- Suspects apprehended while attempting another fraudulent withdrawal.
- Investigation ongoing for potential similar incidents in other jurisdictions.
Police in Waynesboro arrested two individuals, Arlene Whitt, 32, and Michael Horton, 30, following a call from a local bank on Wednesday afternoon. The suspects are accused of using a Waynesboro victim's bank account information to withdraw money from multiple locations, with activity beginning on June 13.
Whitt faces three felony counts of obtaining by false pretenses and one count of forgery and uttering. Horton is charged with misdemeanor identity theft and providing false identification to law enforcement. Both were apprehended at a bank as they allegedly attempted another fraudulent withdrawal and are currently held without bond at Middle River Regional Jail.
The total amount of money involved has not been released, and investigators are unsure how the victim's information was obtained or the methods used for withdrawals. Authorities believe similar incidents may have occurred in other jurisdictions and are asking for public assistance. The investigation remains active.
