Fugitive Arrested After Presenting Fake Bill In Darien

DARIEN, IL — Police arrested a man as a fugitive from justice after he allegedly tried to pay for a purchase with a counterfeit bill. Jovantae Edmonds, 23, of Chicago, was taken into custody Dec. 28 at Brookhaven Market, 7516 Cass Ave., at approximately 12:40 p.m., police say.

A store employee called police after Edmonds presented what appeared to be a fake bill for payment. Upon arrival, police discovered that Edmonds had an active warrant for his arrest in Indiana.

According to a police summary, Edmonds was charged with fugitive from justice and attempted fraud. He was transported to DuPage County Jail as a result of the outstanding warrant, police said.

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