In the town of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, a routine traffic stop unexpectedly unveils a massive debit card fraud operation. Jacques Guirand, a resident of Bay Shore, New York, can little afford to stay hidden, as the Longmeadow Police Department exposes his seedy criminal underbelly.
On September 15, the officers responded to a call from Berkshire Bank at approximately 4:27 p.m. They received reports of a man suspiciously using multiple fraudulent cards at an ATM. The suspect took off hastily, leading officers on a brief chase before being stopped at Longmeadow Street, according to the Longmeadow Police Department's FB post.
During the ensuing investigation, officers discovered probable cause to arrest Guirand. They found 12 debit cards that did not belong to him, along with $3,710 in cash accompanied by receipts from recent withdrawals linked to some stolen debit cards.
Guirand now faces various charges such as Identity Fraud, Receiving Stolen Property, Larceny Over $1,200 by a Single Scheme, and Credit/Debit Card Fraud, according to WWLP.
While Guirand faces initial charges in Longmeadow, it's likely that additional charges will be filed elsewhere, as his activities span beyond the borders of this small Massachusetts town. The police department's statement reads, "Most likely additional charges will be filed in Longmeadow and other jurisdictions at a later date."
