New Jersey man charged with attempted grand larceny in Jamestown
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A New Jersey man has been charged with identity theft and attempted grand larceny after trying to obtain a large bank loan on Tuesday from a credit union in Jamestown, the Jamestown Police Department announced.
The Jamestown Police Department responded to a report of a fraud complaint around 10:45 a.m. Tuesday. According to officials, Mark Zadroga, 45, attempted to get a loan from the Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union on East 2nd Street.
It is alleged that Zadroga used forged identifications and documents -- using the identity of a male victim from New Jersey -- while attempting to obtain a loan for a large sum of money.
Officials also said that Zadroga provided a false name to officers.
He is facing the following charges:
- Second-degree attempted grand larceny
- First-degree identity theft
- Five counts of second-degree forgery
- second-degree criminal impersonation
Zadroga will be arraigned on July 25. The investigation is ongoing, and officials said more charges are expected to be filed.
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