(Aug 29 2008) - Porterville Police Dept - Press Release
by Sgt. Larry Rodriguez - Porterville Police Dept :
Porterville Police Officer J. Gong responded to Bank of Sierra at 90 North Main Street regarding a subject attempting to cash a fraudulent check. Officer Gong arrived and contacted Marcel Viduya.
It was determined that Viduya was attempting to cash a check which was in fact fraudulent. It was determined that Viduya had deposited several other checks on different occasions for smaller amounts through the ATM.
When Viduya attempted to cash the check on this date for $450.00, the teller contacted Wells Fargo Bank, which revealed the account was not valid. Another suspect had been with Viduya, however fled prior to officers’ arrival.
The unidentified suspect is a Hispanic Male Adult, 5’6”, 160-180lbs with short black hair.
Viduya was booked at the Tulare County Sheriff’s Porterville Substation regarding charges of Forgery, Fraud, Conspiracy, and Burglary.
For more info regarding this case contact Investigating Officer(s) J. Gong and Supervisor Sgt. D. Barteau at 782-7400.
