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Draper Woman Lands 4-Year Sentence for Counterfeit Cash Scam
Kendra Lane Dalton, 38, of Draper, Virginia, is the latest culprit in a string of counterfeiting cases plaguing the area. Dalton, who already had a history of passing counterfeit currency, was sentenced to four years in prison after attempting to pass $35 in fake bills at convenience stores in Abingdon and Washington County, Virginia.
According to officials, Dalton was in possession of almost $1,300 in additional counterfeit bills at the time of her arrest in November 2015. The case was brought to light after Dalton’s arrest, which came while she was serving supervised release for a 2014 conviction for possessing and passing counterfeit currency.
Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer R. Bockhorst presented evidence at previous hearings that Dalton attempted to pass counterfeit U.S. currency on two separate occasions in November 2015. Dalton also admitted to manufacturing the counterfeit currency in her possession.
“Defending and protecting the integrity of our currency is imperative to maintaining the public’s trust in government,” said United States Attorney John P. Fishwick Jr. in a statement.
The investigation was a collaborative effort between the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Secret Service. Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer R. Bockhorst prosecuted the case for the United States.
Dalton was sentenced to two years imprisonment for the counterfeiting charges and an additional two years for violating the terms of her supervised release. The sentences will be served consecutively. Dalton was also ordered to repay the stores.
The case serves as a reminder of the consequences of passing counterfeit currency. As United States Attorney John P. Fishwick Jr. emphasized, defending the integrity of the currency is crucial in maintaining the public’s trust in government.
The United States Secret Service and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office urge citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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