On November 24th, around 8:30 p.m
Brockville Police have arrested a 46-year-old man following an investigation into the use of counterfeit currency connected to a private sale.
Officers were called on November 21 after counterfeit cash was reportedly used to purchase items listed on Facebook Marketplace.
Police determined that the suspect paid with a fake $50 bill and was already on bail with multiple conditions at the time of the incident.
On November 24, around 8:30 p.m., officers located the individual near King Street West and Victoria Avenue and arrested him in connection with the counterfeit offence.
During the arrest, police learned the man had also violated a court-ordered condition requiring him to live at a specific address with a surety.
He was charged with uttering counterfeit currency and failing to comply with a release order, and was held for a bail hearing.
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