Hunter
09/30/22
A Chicago woman was arrested Thursday afternoon after allegedly trying to cash an unauthorized check.
Police say the incident occurred just after 1pm at the Midwest One Bank location on First Avenue in Coralville. 29-year-old Jasmine Ford brought in an unauthorized check in the amount of $929.61 and an Illinois Driver’s license for someone else. The staff at the branch were familiar with checks issued from the account holder, and noticed the check that Ford brought in didn’t match other checks.
When interviewed by authorities, Ford said she knew what she did was wrong and that she was only attempting to provide for her children.
Ford has been charged with Forgery and Identity Theft, and could be sentenced to up to seven years in prison if convicted on both counts.