Man arrested over counterfeit money in Mohave County

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 23:48 · Archive

Michael Shawn Wedge, 40, of Needles, California, was arrested after an investigation into counterfeit money circulating in Mohave County.

Michael Shawn Wedge, 40, of Needles, California, was arrested following an investigation into counterfeit money circulating in Mohave County. The investigation began in July when authorities received reports of counterfeit notes in the area.

When taken into custody, Wedge had seven counterfeit $100 bills on him. With assistance from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, officials searched his residence in Needles and discovered evidence of counterfeit money production. A stolen motorcycle was also recovered during the search.

The investigation resulted in the closure of six Mohave County Sheriff's Office cases and identified Wedge as a suspect in at least two additional Bullhead City Police Department cases. Mohave County officials believe there may be additional victims in the Bullhead City and Mohave Valley area and have asked anyone who believes they are a victim to contact the Mohave County Sheriff's Office.

How it is being reported

• 6 Mohave County criminal cases closed with single arrest, officials sayA man suspected of passing around counterfeit money in Mohave County was linked to several other cases that were unsolved, according to the sheriff's office.KOLD · 9 Oct, 23:09
• 6 Mohave County criminal cases closed with single arrest, officials sayA man suspected of passing around counterfeit money in Mohave County was linked to several other cases that were unsolved, according to the sheriff's office.Azfamily · 9 Oct, 23:09

In this story: Michael Shawn Wedge · Mohave County · Needles · Bullhead City · Mohave County Sheriff's Office · San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department

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