UPDATED INFORMATION: On January 25, 2024, the suspect in this case attempted to cash a fake check at a bank in Black River Falls and was taken into custody by Black River Falls PD. The suspect is Michael James Anderson d.o.b. 2/3/1992. Thanks to all the agencies who provided information and assistance in this case.
Incident Information
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Check Fraud
DATE/TIME OF INCIDENT: January 9, 2024
LOCATION OF INCIDENT: City of Menomonie
DETAILS OF INCIDENT:
On January 9, 2024, a white male suspect opened checking accounts at Dairy State Bank and Citizen's Bank in Menomonie. The suspect used a fake, Georgia driver's license with the name John Southwood d.o.b. 5/18/88 to open the accounts and told the bank tellers he was a truck driver. On 01/12/2024, between approximately 0852 hours and 1010 hours, the suspect cashed fake checks at Citizens State Bank branches located in Hudson, Roberts, Woodville, and Elmwood totaling over $11k. The suspect also cashed two other fake checks at Dairy State banks located in Menomonie and Downsville totaling over $4k. The suspect arrived to each location on foot, so no vehicle information is available at this time. This is being sent out statewide because the suspect does not appear to be local.
Case Number: M24-127 & M24-160
Suspect Information
LAST NAME: Anderson | FIRST NAME: Michael |MIDDLE NAME: James
DATE OF BIRTH: 2/3/1992 | AGE: | ALIAS/NICKNAME:
SEX: Male | RACE: white
HEIGHT: | WEIGHT: | EYE COLOR: Blue | HAIR COLOR: Red
SPECIAL IDENTIFIERS:
Agency Contact Information
AGENCY NAME: Menomonie Police Department
OFFICER ISSUING ALERT: Lt Chad Mroczenski
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (715) 231-8517
EMAIL: mroczenskic@menomonie-wi.gov