By Brianna Pitts
InkFreeNews

Alysa Marie Leon

NORTH WEBSTER — A North Webster woman was recently arrested for allegedly forging a signature on fraudulent check.

Alysa M. Leon, 33, 5583 N. 825E, North Webster, is charged with forgery, a level 6 felony.

On Sept. 7, 2022, a North Webster police officer spoke with a woman who reported fraud. The woman said she was contacted by a bank informing her of an attempt to cash a check, previously linked to a closed account. The check was made out to Leon in the amount of $460 for “cleaning services.” The woman’s name had been signed on the front of the check; however, the woman verified it was not her signature.

Leon attempted to cash the check electronically, but was unable to do so due to the account being closed.

The officer obtained copies of Leon’s driver’s license and compared the signature on it to the signature on the back of the check. The officer observed that it seemed to have been made by the same person.

On Sept. 12, 2022, the officer traveled to a North Webster address to speak with Leon regarding the incident. In an interview, Leon admitted to signing the check, but claimed she did not try to cash it.

Leon was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on June 5, with a $5,250 surety and cash bond.