In a daring sting operation, Inspector Byrness and his team of detectives from the New York City Police Department cracked a brazen counterfeiting ring led by notorious forger William E. Brockway. On Saturday, the trio – Brockway, along with his associates Nathaniel D. Foster and Lewis Martin – were apprehended on the streets of Brooklyn, bringing a lucrative swindling scheme to a screeching halt.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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