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Forgery, Commercial Burglary Arrest
By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Monday, October 17th, 2011
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department During the week of September 5, 2011, Moorpark Detectives were contacted by retail loss prevention investigators from TJ Maxx retail stores and informed about a group of suspects who had passed counterfeit American Express (AMX) Travelers Checks to several of their retail stores throughout Southern California, including the Moorpark location. In every instance, the suspects would purchase a single piece of clothing valued at around $10.00. They would pay for the purchase using a counterfeit $100.00 AMX Travelers Check and receive around $90.00 in change. Moorpark Detectives conducted an investigation and identified the suspects as Julius Williams and Kenneth Blanton, both of Los Angeles. The investigation revealed that Williams and Blanton were responsible for passing the counterfeit checks at numerous different retail establishments throughout Southern California. The total dollar loss is unknown but estimated to be several thousand dollars. Detectives learned through the investigation that both suspects were on parole from state prison for similar crimes and arranged to have them arrested during a routine visit with their parole officers. Both suspects were arrested without incident and are currently incarcerated at the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility, awaiting court proceedings. Both suspects are charged with forgery and commercial burglary and are being held in lieu of $10,000.00 bail. They are also being held on suspicion of violating the conditions of their parole. Report Number: RB# 11-20794 |
