Check fraud scheme uncovered in Crowley, leads to arrest of woman in Lafayette

CROWLEY, La. (KLFY) -- An arrest has been made today regarding a check from one of the City of Crowley's accounts being fraudulently cashed, Crowley Police Department said.

Police said they arrested Jaslyn Gordon of Lafayette for the charges of theft over $25,000 and monetary instrument abuse.

According to officials, Mayor Chad Monceaux noticed an unauthorized check being cashed from one of the City of Crowley accounts back in March 2024. Upon further investigation, the city's...