By Jim Clark

Police officers were dispatched to Citizens Bank in Union Square last Friday on reports of a woman attempting to cash a fraudulent check.

Upon arrival, the officers met by the bank manager who informed them that a female identified as Toniann Roxton came into the bank to cash a check from a company named Reservoir Wine and Spirits, located in Brighton.

The bank manager reportedly also told the officers that Reservoir Wine and Spirits only issues checks to other companies that make deliveries to the store.

Additionally, it was determined that Roxton did not have an account with Citizens Bank and that she just wanted to cash the check, written out for the amount of $986.41.

Roxton was asked her to explain her side of the story and she reportedly stated that she had found the job on Craigslist, and worked for the company for 2 to 3 weeks.

When asked who she got the check from, she reportedly told police, “A guy named Adam.”

According to reports, when asked how many hours she worked, Roxton stated over 40, but she could not give an exact number. She was then asked what her hourly rate is, to which she answered, “Like $13.50.” When asked what her hours at the store were, she reported said they were from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

When asked who signed the check, Roxton reportedly said that she herself did, but the signature she wrote and the signature on her driver’s license did not match.

Roxton was then asked if she could describe her job title at the company named on the check. At first, she reportedly stated that she does construction work. When asked again, she said that she washes dishes for them.

The officers also asked if Roxton could describe the building she works at and, according to reports, she said that it was a brick building, however when police looked up the company it turned out to be a concrete building.

The officers then contacted Reservoir Wine and Spirits by telephone. Police noted that the number is on the check that Roxton was attempting to cash.

The store manager reportedly said that he did not have an employee named Toniann Roxton, and further stated that he has been working in the store for nine years.

The store manager was then asked how many hours a part time employee put in and he said 10-25 hours a week. When asked what the hourly rate at the store was, he said $10-$11 an hour. When asked what hours are the shifts, the manager stated the hours employees work is 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to11:00 p.m.

When asked if there was a dishwasher position in the store, the store manager reportedly told the officers, “No, this is a liquor store.” He also stated that all employees received direct deposit and that it is impossible for an employee to have a live check.

Roxton was subsequently placed under arrest and charged with forgery of check and utter false check.