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Police: Baltimore Man Trying To Cash Fraudulent Check At Delaware Bank Runs Into Locked Door While Fleeing

NEWARK, Del. (WJZ) -- A 34-year-old Baltimore man was arrested last week after police said he tried to flee after attempting to cash a fraudulent check at a Newark, Delaware, bank.

Police said Kevin Dougherty was using a driver's license belonging to someone else to cash a check in that person's name at the Fulton Bank at 281 East Main Street on November 27.

Kevin Dougherty
Courtesy: Newark, Delaware Police

As police approached, Dougherty reportedly ran into a locked door and injured himself. He was arrested at the bank. While searching Dougherty, police also reportedly found heroin in his possession.

He's charged with identity theft, attempted theft, second-degree forgery, criminal impersonation and possession of heroin.

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