On June 14, 2023, officers with the Morgan City Police Department responded to a local bank in the area of Victor II Blvd regarding a subject attempting to cash a check and was involved in suspicious activity inside of the bank.
Officers arrived and 22-year-old Tyler Damone Thierry, of Opelousas, was identified as the subject involved in the investigation. According to reports, bank officials were alerted to activity from other banks outside of the Morgan City Area of a subject who was attempting to cash a check that was believed to be fraudulent.
Reports indicate that Thierry entered the bank in Morgan City and attempted to cash a check. Thierry did not have an account with the bank and was given options on how to submit the check until it cleared, which he refused. It was also learned from surveillance video that Thierry was dropped off by a vehicle at the bank, which departed the area.
Through the investigation the check was found to be fraudulent. It was also learned that Thierry had attempted to cash the check at banks in New Iberia and Franklin to no avail. Thierry allegedly admitted to his involvement in the illegal scheme.
Thierry was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail on charges of Bank Fraud and Monetary Instrument Abuse. He was incarcerated where he now awaits court proceedings.
The investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Morgan City Police Department Detectives Division @ (985)380-4605.
Tyler Damone Thierry, 22 years of age, Address: S. Market St., Opelousas, LA, arrested on 06/14/2023 @ 2:52 p.m.
Charges:
- Bank Fraud
- Monetary Instrument Abuse