Christopher Kern (30)
(Deming) - Deming Police Chief Michael Carillo said his officers arrested 30 year old Christopher Kern of Deming in the local counterfeit $100 bill case. The fake bills have been plaguing local businesses for several months.
Carillo said that the arrest of Kern came after an off duty Deming Police Officer saw him shopping at Walmart. The Officer called the Police department and on duty officers responded to the store. Kern was taken into custody after a foot chase through the store and assistance from a good Samaritan.
Detective Clint Hogan said that Kern had been under investigation, and a warrant was issued for
his arrest. Kern is charged with 2 counts of forgery… Resisting evading or obstructing officers… Failure to register as a sex offender… and an Adult Probation Department warrant for Probation Violations.
Carillo said that they have found 8 fake bills so far, and it is unknown at this time how many may still be in circulation. He said that the case is still open, and another person of interest is still being investigated.
Kern is currently being held at the Luna County Detention Center.
Carillo said that the arrest of Kern came after an off duty Deming Police Officer saw him shopping at Walmart. The Officer called the Police department and on duty officers responded to the store. Kern was taken into custody after a foot chase through the store and assistance from a good Samaritan.
Detective Clint Hogan said that Kern had been under investigation, and a warrant was issued for
his arrest. Kern is charged with 2 counts of forgery… Resisting evading or obstructing officers… Failure to register as a sex offender… and an Adult Probation Department warrant for Probation Violations.
Carillo said that they have found 8 fake bills so far, and it is unknown at this time how many may still be in circulation. He said that the case is still open, and another person of interest is still being investigated.
Kern is currently being held at the Luna County Detention Center.
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