New Haven Man Deposited $7.7K In Bad Checks: Hamden Police

HAMDEN, CT — A New Haven man is accused of depositing $7,700 worth of fraudulent checks onto a Visa card, according to police. The investigation was launched on July after police responded to AAA Northeast, located at 2276 Whitney Avenue, on the report of fraud, according to Capt. Ronald Smith.

Smith said investigation revealed that Brendan Dubose deposited two fraudulent checks, totaling $7,700, onto his “travel Visa Card.” Officer Joseph Venditto conducted the investigation that led to an arrest warrant for Dubose.

Dubose, 22, of Daisy Street in New Haven, was arrested Sept. 27 on charges of third-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit third-degree larceny, issuing a bad check, conspiracy to commit issuing a bad check, second-degree forgery and conspiracy to commit second-degree forgery. Dubose, who was detained on a court-ordered $2,500 bond, is scheduled to appear in Meriden Superior Court on Oct. 11.

Pictured: Brendan Dubose, 22, of New Haven / Hamden Police Department