Shreveport, LA – An arrest was made April 22 in connection with a fraudulent check scheme involving multiple transactions at local credit union branches, according to the Shreveport Police Department.
Officers with the department’s Uniformed Services Division responded around 2:35 p.m. to a report of an individual attempting to cash a fraudulent check at Wesla Federal Credit Union’s Fern Branch. Upon arrival, officers identified the suspect as Berma Hogan, who was actively attempting to negotiate a check for $900.
Further investigation revealed the suspect had successfully cashed two additional fraudulent checks in the days prior. One transaction occurred April 20 at the Fern Branch, and another on April 21 at the Williamson Way Branch. Both checks were later returned after it was determined the associated account could not be located.
The suspect was taken into custody without incident and charged with bank fraud.
Officials credited the quick response of patrol officers and the ongoing efforts of the Shreveport-Caddo Financial Crimes Task Force for identifying and stopping the scheme. Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing and encouraged anyone with additional information to contact the Shreveport Police Department or Caddo Crime Stoppers.