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Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
‘In PROP We Trust:' Kennesaw police warn residents of fake $100 bills circulating
The Kennesaw Police Department is warning residents that there are some fake bills running through the area. In a Wednesday announcement, KPD told city residents that they'd gotten a report of counterfeit $100 bills being used. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] "These fakes are often prop money, designed for movies or training, and can look very convincing," the department said. TRENDING STORIES: 'Whites only,' 'colored only' signs posted in Rockdale elementary school 'Nobody knows what's happening:' DOGE puts Norcross office of water monitors on the chopping block Student loans being sent to collections next month. here's how to stop your wages being garnished To make sure you know your money is real, the department provided recommendations on how to spot a fake: Look for phrases like 'For Motion Picture Use Only' or foreign characters. The back may read 'IN PROP WE TRUST' instead of the real motto. No security thread, color-shifting ink, or watermark = it's fake. Real bills have a distinct texture—prop money feels different. Hold it up to the light: Real bills have security features you can see. Additionally, police told those doing private sales, small business transactions or dealing with people they don't know to be extra careful. If you do get a counterfeit bill, police say not to accept it and to try to remember any details you can about who gave it to you. Kennesaw police asked the public to help them get the word out about the fake $100 bills. 'Stay alert, protect your money and share this warning with friends, neighbors and local businesses,' police said. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
Police searched woman's truck over marijuana smell. What was inside impacts dozens across metro
Investigators say they pulled over a car that smelled of marijuana and then found dozens of stolen packages inside addressed to people all over metro Atlanta The driver of that car works for a delivery company. 'There were addresses in Lawrenceville, Decatur, Marietta, Kennesaw,' said David Buchanan with the Kennesaw Police Department, told Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell. Police say they pulled LaShawn Crumble over on Shiloh Road because her brake lights were out. 'There was an odor of marijuana coming from inside of the vehicle which initiated a search of the vehicle,' Buchanan said. TRENDING STORIES: Atlanta rapper Young Scooter died after accidentally injuring himself, medical examiner says Just how 'rich' are the 'Real Housewives of Atlanta?' Here's each one's net worth Former Clayton County teacher, DJ charged in Valentine's Day burglary Investigators said when they discovered the stolen packages in Crumble's truck, she told them she was a delivery driver for OnTrac and had a reason for why several were unopen. 'It could be up towards 50 (packages),' Buchanan said. 'She told the officer that stopped her that the company allows them if they're lost, stolen, damaged packages to go in 'dumpster diving,' is what she said for those packages. Which speaking with OnTrac, they said that's not true at all. (It was) fantastic work by our night shift officers looking beyond the brake light violation.' Police say Crumble is a contract worker for OnTrac. Now, she is facing a number of criminal charges. 'The best thing people can do is just keep up to date with where your packages are, and when they should be arriving, and notifying the company and police, if necessary,' Buchanan said. Detectives have identified some victims, but they are still going through a very long list of names, contacting potential victims. Newell asked OnTrac if Crumble is still employed as a contract delivery driver, but so far, she hasn't heard back.,
