An investigation that spanned 15 states led to the arrests of more than a dozen people, according to Georgia officials.
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On March 20, Monroe County officials launched ‘Operation Fall Guy’ after investigating several thefts involving businesses and residents.
The investigation spanned a total of 15 states, including Georgia. Officials said multiple banks identified 57 suspects, 14 victims and a total of 272 checks had been altered.
According to authorities, the suspects tried to obtain $2.1 million
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Monroe County investigators have secured 123 warrants and as of Friday, 15 suspects were arrested. Their list of charges ranges from identity theft fraud, forgery and the printing of fictitious checks.
The following suspects were arrested and booked into the Monroe County Jail:
Lennel Burton, of College Park, Ga.
Demonte Grier, of Atlanta
Derrian Styles, of Atlanta
Keyon McCrary, of Atlanta
Ollicia Kennedy, of Riverdale
Ebonie Powell, of Rolesville, NC
Rashun Johnson, of Bryon, Ga.
Jemarcus Little, of Fort Valley
Ardonish Adside, of Macon
Zychenia Paschal, of Milledgeville
Arienna Yarbrough, of Eatonton, Ga
Blake Ford, of Locust Grove
Brandon McCants, of Oglethorpe, Ga.
Willie McCall, of Warner Robins, Ga.
Antonio Boston is being held at the Houston County Jail.
Arif Farooki is awaiting extradition from Ohio.
Investigators said they are still searching for 29 other suspects. The investigation is ongoing.
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