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July 12, 2007

Somerset male, 17, accused of counterfeiting cash

SOMERSET, Mass. -- A 17-year-old Somerset male was arrested today on charges that he used his father's computer to print and make counterfeit money that he distributed.

Brayton Mentavlos, of 328 Wood St., has been charged with15 counts of forgery, possession of counterfeit money, and one count of conspiracy, the police said in a news release.

The police said the charges followed an investigation into counterfeit bills being used at area stores and restaurants.

"One of his friends used the counterfeit money and is being summonsed into court," the police release said.

The police said they used a search warrant and seized two computer towers, two printers, paper and counterfeit bills.

Posted by Mike McKinney  at 4:28 PM | Permalink

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