COLUMBIA, PA — A Baltimore man is facing charges of forgery and theft by deception. Joshua Jerome Brown, 28, was allegedly involved in an incident at a convenience store in the 300 block of Chestnut Street, Columbia, where he is accused of using counterfeit $100 bills for payment.
The alleged incident took place on December 15, 2023, at approximately 9:01 p.m. According to reports from the Columbia Borough Police Department, Brown used the fake bills to pay for items at the store, leading to the charges filed against him.
Following the incident, an officer with the Columbia Borough Police Department filed charges against Brown. However, it’s important to remember that these are allegations, and Brown, like any defendant, is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
As the investigation continues, further details may emerge and the information provided could change.
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