Crime & Safety
Hamden Woman Charged with Passing Counterfeit Bills
She allegedly tried to pay for a motel room in Milford with counterfeit tens and twenties, according to Milford Police.
A Hamden woman was arrested for allegedly renting a motel room and paying with a $10 and two $20 bills which were determined to be counterfeit.
Officers also located additional counterfeit currency inside a vehicle that was occupied by Nicole Melendez, 30, of Hamden, and her male acquaintance, according to police.
Melendez was charged with first-degree forgery and first-degree conspiracy to commit forgery.
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She was released on a promise to appear in Milford Superior Court on Dec. 11.
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