FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 23, 2024
Cocoa Beach Police arrest woman for passing fake $100 bills
Arrest made in Passing Counterfeit Currency
On the 22nd of February 2024, the Cocoa Beach Police Department arrested Brenda Stefan Silvera Klembert, 33 of New Jersey for the charges of Uttering Forged Instruments and Theft. The arrest was in reference to multiple counterfeit $100.00 bills being passed at various locations throughout Brevard County.
Two establishments within Cocoa Beach notified law enforcement concerning the counterfeit bills. During the investigation and subsequent arrest, additional victims were identified. It is believed that other businesses may have been targeted by these subjects. If you believe that you may have received some of these counterfeit bills, please contact your local law enforcement agency.
The Cocoa Beach Police Department is committed to actively pursuing criminal leads that affect our business community. This investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact the Cocoa Beach Police Department at 321-868-3251.
