SPD issues arrest warrant for bank fraud

Karen Miller

Shreveport Police Department detectives were contacted on Feb. 11 in reference to a suspect who is accused of depositing multiple checks, causing a financial loss of of nearly $4,000 to Barksdale Federal Credit Union. 

Upon investigation, SPD detectives were provided with documentation from the bank that included video footage showing Miller making deposits of the checks. Further inquiry revealed that Miller had deposited the same $1,050 check to both Barksdale Federal Credit Union and Pelican State Credit Union on Dec. 30, 2024, via mobile deposit.

On March 15, detectives received additional information from Capital One confirming the accounts associated with the checks had been closed for five years, adding further evidence to the case. 

All available evidence pointed to Miller’s intent to defraud the financial institution, leading to the issuance of an arrest warrant for one count of Bank Fraud by SPD White Collar Crimes detectives.

SPD is urging anyone with information regarding this case or the related incidents to contact SPD detectives at 318-673-7300.