Bernadette McFall, a local New York resident, was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the 2nd Degree and Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree for cashing a forged New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) subsidy check.
On July 28, 2009, McFall allegedly altered the name and date on a NYCHA Section 8 subsidy check for $1,195.00 in order to cash it at New York City bank. Investigation revealed later that McFall did not have permission or authority to possess or alter the check.
McFall now faces up to 11 years in prison if convicted on both charges of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the 2nd Degree and Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree.