Felony charges filed against one of two suspects in North Country counterfeit money, theft case: NYSP Investigators

JEFFERSON & LEWIS COUNTIES- Authorities have announced an update regarding a counterfeit money and theft case in the North Country.

On March 9, the New York State Police initiated a campaign to identify a pair of suspects who allegedly used counterfeit $100 bills at various Walmart stores, including in Le Ray, Watertown and Lowville, NY.

As a result of their investigation, Starmecca K. Belton, 32, of Utica, NY was arrested and charged Monday with three felony counts each of possessing a forged instrument in the first-degree and conspiracy in the fourth-degree.

In addition, Belton was also charged with three misdemeanor counts of petit larceny.

Following an arraignment, Belton was remanded to the Jefferson County Jail on $7,500 bail.

The other suspect has yet to be identified, according to what the State Police told us as of this report.

If anyone can identify the second subject, they are urged to contact the New York State Police at 315-366-6000.

Image via the New York State Police.