Police Bust Local Man on Check Fraud

Merrimack police arrested Allen Smith for alleged fraud at Sovereign Bank.

Smith, 21, of 1 Scituate Place, No. 5, Merrimack, is accused of trying to cash two fraudulent checks in excess of $1,500.

Police responded to the bank at high noon on Sept. 25, fielding a call of a report of attempted fraud. Upon arrival, they investigated and learned a man, later identified as Smith, attempted to cash the checks.

Smith left before police arrived, but officers located him a short distance away, and was picked up. He was taken to the police station, but experienced a medical issue and was transported to the Elliot Hospital.

Upon his release, Sept. 27, he was arrested and charged with forgery and attempted theft. He was placed on $5,000 bail, and was scheduled to appear in court Sept. 28 on the charges.