Man Accused Of ID Theft, Forgery Arrested At Trumbull Bank: Police

TRUMBULL, CT — A New York man accused of trying to make fraudulent transactions at a Trumbull bank was arrested Friday after an observant employee recognized him, according to police.

In a news release, Police Lt. Brian Weir said officers were called to Newtown Savings Bank on White Plains Road around 5 p.m. after receiving a report of a man trying to deposit a check for over $3,000.

According to Weir, the man, Daniel Ervin, 38, of Binghamton, N.Y., had no documentation to support having access to the bank account and eventually left after being denied any further transactions.

Police found Ervin walking a short distance away from the bank and arrested him. He was found to be in possession of a fraudulent HSBC Premier credit card under another person's name, as well as two Newtown Savings Bank receipts dated Aug. 31, 2023, showing previous fraudulent transactions, Weir said.

On that date, Ervin successfully used a fake ID to withdraw $2,000 from a business account, according to Weir. During the transaction, Ervin provided a Massachusetts driver's license with his own picture on it, however it contained another person's name and address.

Ervin was charged with criminal impersonation, third-degree identity theft, second and third-degree forgery and credit card forgery. He was held on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court later this month, Weir said.