A brother and sister from Rockingham County have been charged in a check counterfeiting case, authorities said Monday. The North Carolina Department of Insurance revealed that Dasani Khristyle Waddell, 24, and his sister, Aniya Tanaysha Waddell, 19, both residents of Reidsville, are accused of involvement in a fraudulent check scheme.
Dasani Waddell is facing two counts of conspiracy while Aniya Waddell is charged with two counts each of common law uttering, and common law forgery plus one count of obtaining property by pretense, according to the Department of Insurance. The forged checks in question purportedly came from Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC and were deposited by Aniya Waddell at a First National Bank ATM before cash was withdrawn from the account. The authorities have also charged Dasani Waddell, as a co-conspirator, in the same case.
The arrest warrants highlight that the incident took place on May 29, 2024. The case underscores a growing issue in the state involving forgeries and fraudulent checks that are being rigorously tackled by law enforcement.
"Forgeries and fraud such as this have become more and more commonplace," Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey stated. However, with a tone of assurance, he added that "our law enforcement officers are aggressively pursuing and prosecuting this type of criminal behavior in North Carolina." Aniya Waddell was arrested last Wednesday and later released on a $5,000 secured bond, she is scheduled to appear in Rockingham County District Court next Thursday, December 5. Dasnai Waddell was arrested on the same day and is currently held in Rockingham County Jail, with a court appearance also set for next Thursday.
