Man arrested in connection with counterfeit cash circulating in Skagit County

Multiple law enforcement agencies searched a Burlington home and arrested a 20-year-old man in connection to reports of forged bills circulating through the area.

Businesses in Skagit County have been warned to be vigilant about counterfeit money that’s been propagating through the county.

First noticed by Anacortes police, then by Mount Vernon police in March, the number of reports about bad cash seemed to be increasing.

“What we know is we had at least six cases here that are tied to the warrant that we’re working (Tuesday,)” Lt. Chris Cammock, Mount Vernon Police Department told KING 5.

Police are investigating to see if the Skagit County counterfeit cases are connected, and if there are any ties to forgery cases in Snohomish and Whatcom counties.

Cammock recommended business owners examine multiple facets of the cash they receive, including paper content, examining the seal and among other identifiers.