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Heard on: Boone County Public Safety · 1/17/2026 05:37 AM
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It's Little General in Wharton, but medical.
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Called in and advised that a (name withheld) is trying to use different people's checks and sign their name to cash them at the store.
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Possible check fraud at Wharton convenience store

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As discussed during the dispatch call, a person at the Little General store in Wharton reportedly attempted to cash checks belonging to other people. The store employee stated the individual had the checks in possession and requested a call from authorities. The situation may involve attempted fraud, pending verification.

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Wharton, WV 25208
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