Clarkstown Police Arrest CT Woman on Fraud Charges

Clarkstown police got a call from Target in the Palisades Mall at 8:15 p.m. Oct. 19 about fraudulent transactions.

The officers who responded were told that a woman had made two purchases using an out-of-state driver’s license and made payment with checks that appeared to be fraudulent.

Upon further investigation it was determined that Callie Trice, 36, of Hartford, Ct., was in possession of 3 forged drivers licenses and numerous forged bank checks.

Police say she had made two purchases totaling $150. The merchandise included gift cards and electronics.

Trice was arrested and transported to the Clarkstown Police Department. She was charged with Possession Forged Instrument 2nd (felony), Forgery 2nd (felony), Criminal Possession Stolen Property 4th (felony), Identity Theft 1st (felony) and Petit Larceny (misdemeanor).

She was arraigned in Clarkstown Justice Court, where bail was set at $5,000. She was transported to Rockland County Jail and will return to court Oct. 22.