Woman arrested after allegedly trying to use counterfeit cash

A 39-year-old woman was arrested after an alleged fraud incident last week.

The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment were called to a business in the 400 block of Sandwich St. S. around 2:30 p.m. last Friday for what police say was a report of a fraud in progress.

Upon arrival, officers received information from staff members that a female customer was allegedly attempting to purchase items using counterfeit $100 bills. 

Officers investigated and subsequently arrested the female for Possessing Counterfeit Money and Utter or Use Counterfeit Money. The accused was subsequently released with a future court date. According to police, officers seized six counterfeit $100 bills as evidence.

Woman arrested after allegedly trying to use counterfeit cash