SHREVEPORT, La. — Two suspects were arrested after authorities said they attempted to cash a fraudulent check at a Barksdale Federal Credit Union branch using an account that had already been frozen because of suspected fraud, according to police and published reports.
The incident began July 8 at the credit union’s Youree Drive branch, where employees recognized the account involved had previously been frozen and contacted law enforcement after two individuals allegedly attempted to negotiate a fraudulent check, according to the Shreveport Police Department and reporting carried by Yahoo News.
Police said the suspects fled the scene in a vehicle before officers located them and initiated a pursuit. The chase ended after the vehicle was stopped and both occupants were taken into custody without further incident, Yahoo News reported.
Evidence Recovered
The news outlet further reported authorities said investigators recovered evidence believed to be connected to the alleged fraud scheme. The suspects were booked on multiple charges related to the incident, including attempted check fraud, with additional charges stemming from the pursuit, according to police.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police said additional charges are possible as detectives continue reviewing the evidence.
