Crime & Safety

Man Tries To Deposit $22K Fraudulent Check: Milford Police

A local resident is charged with criminal attempt at first-degree larceny.

Christopher Kocak​, 53, of Janet Street, is accused of trying to deposit a fraudulent check in the amount of $22,460 into his People's Bank account, police said.
Christopher Kocak​, 53, of Janet Street, is accused of trying to deposit a fraudulent check in the amount of $22,460 into his People's Bank account, police said. (Milford Police)

MILFORD, CT — A Milford man, Christopher Kocak, 53, of Janet Street, is accused of trying to deposit a fraudulent check in the amount of $22,460 into his People's Bank account, police said.

On Feb. 9, 2020 Milford Police took custody of Kocak on an arrest warrant. On Jan. 6, Milford Police were contacted by the Iberia, Louisiana Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Investigators, in regards to a fraud that occurred on November 11, 2019, police said.

An investigation revealed that Kocak attempted to deposit a fraudulent check in the amount of $22,460.00 into his People’s Bank account, police said.

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He is charged with criminal attempt at first-degree larceny. He was given a court date of March 3.

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