Mobile man tried to change $100 bill at AT&T store

The Atmore Police Department arrested a Mobile man for possessing counterfeit money at a local business on Saturday.

Chief Chuck Brooks said the APD responded to the AT&T store on Main Street on Sat., June 10.

“Officers arrived on scene and spoke to a salesman who told officers a male entered the store with counterfeit money and asked if they could make change for the $100 bill,” Brooks said. “The salesman quickly recognized the bill was counterfeit and contacted the police.”

Brooks said officers made contact with Joseph Brad Fallon of Mobile while he was still in the store, and after speaking with officers, Fallon handed over the counterfeit money. Brooks said Fallon was arrested and charged with possession of a forged instrument II.

Additionally, Brooks said the APD learned since the arrest that Fallon may have passed other counterfeit bills.

Those who suspect they may have received a counterfeit bill are encouraged to call the APD at 251-368-9141.