Crime & Safety

Charlestown Woman Charged With Fraudulent Checks In Excess Of $1,500: Cops

The Charlestown woman surrendered to the law, police said.

CHARLESTOWN, RI — A Charlestown woman wanted on a charge of fraudulent checks in excess of $1,500 surrendered to the law, police said.

Heather Beauchemin, 51, turned herself in at the Wickford and was arrested about 2:15 p.m. Saturday, the Rhode Island State Police said in a media release.

Beauchemin was processed, arraigned by a justice of the peace and released with a court date, according to police.

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