PLATTSBURGH, NY — New York State Police arrested a man on forgery and drug charges after he allegedly attempted to use counterfeit currency at a convenience store.
Malcolm J. Milton, 36, of Plattsburgh, was arrested Nov. 14 and charged with two counts of possession of a forged instrument in the first degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree and obstruction of governmental administration in the second degree.
Troopers responded at approximately 8:33 a.m. to Stewart’s Shops on Route 9 in the town of Plattsburgh for a report of an individual attempting to use counterfeit U.S. currency.
An investigation determined that Milton had possessed counterfeit $100 bills.
He used one of the bills to purchase items and received legitimate currency as change.
Milton later attempted a second purchase using another counterfeit bill; however, the cashier utilized a counterfeit detection pen and determined the bill was fraudulent, declining the transaction.
Milton was observed leaving the store as troopers attempted to detain him for questioning.
He fled on foot and failed to comply with verbal commands.
Troopers deployed a Taser, which was ineffective due to Milton’s jacket.
Troopers, with assistance from the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department, ultimately apprehended and arrested him.
Milton was transported to SP Plattsburgh by the Sheriff’s Department for processing.
He was arraigned in the Town of Plattsburgh Court, where he was remanded to the Clinton County Jail in lieu of $500 cash bail, $1,000 bond, or a $10,000 partially secured bond.
