he Bloomington Police Department reports three Chicago residents were recently arrested following an investigation into counterfeit $100 bills.

 

On Saturday, May 12, 2018, officers received forgery complaints at five retail stores located in east Bloomington.

 

A short time later, after receiving the complaints, officers located a vehicle matching the same description given by witnesses as the suspect vehicle. Officers stopped the vehicle near the intersection of Eastland Drive and Prospect Road. Officers conducted a search of the vehicle and recovered items matching those purchased with counterfeit money as well as several counterfeit $100 bills.

 

As a result of their investigation, Kayonna D. Howard, age 18, of Chicago, Illinois was arrested for multiple counts of Burglary without Causing Damage, multiple counts of Theft by Deception with Intent less than $500, and multiple counts of Obstruction of Justice/Destroy Evidence.

 

Denokey K. Midderhoff, age 18, of Chicago, Illinois was arrested for Obstruction of Justice/Destroy Evidence.

 

A 17-year-old male, of Chicago, Illinois was also arrested for Theft by Deception.

 

Howard and Midderhoff were transported to the McLean County Jail. The juvenile was released.