Third suspect in check fraud ring arrested

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Police have arrested a third wanted suspect in a check fraud ring involving more than a million dollars stolen from Fifth Third Bank. Demarlo Harris was arrested on Saturday.

Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters said the suspects deposit bad checks into various Fifth Third accounts. Before those checks would clear, they would withdraw money from Fifth Third Bank ATMs, Belterra Park, Jack Casino and check cashing businesses.

Vernon Johnson was arrested on June 25 at a bank in Lebanon. During his arraignment, Cincinnati Detective Cynthia Alexander said he was in the process of committing another crime.

Deshay Melton is out on bond.

Shammon Richard and Karen Smith are still wanted. Deshay Melton is out on bond.

They're indicted on charges of theft, money laundering, forgery and telecommunications fraud.

Source: https://local12.com/news/local/third-suspect-in-check-fraud-ring-arrested