Metropolis woman arrested, facing check fraud charges

Published: Feb. 4, 2016 at 8:33 PM CST|Updated: Feb. 4, 2016 at 9:09 PM CST

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - A Massac County, Illinois woman was arrested after she deposited forged checks and withdrew money.

Paducah police officers concluded an investigation that revealed between January 6-11, Melanie Eaves, 34, of Metropolis, Ill., knowingly deposited forged checks and withdrew money from the account before funds were verified.

Eaves received almost $4,000 in cash from the scheme.

She was booked into the McCracken County Jail.

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