Nov 01, 2022

Police arrest suspect for allegedly using counterfeit $100 bills

Posted Nov 01, 2022 12:00 AM
Photo Arkansas City police
Photo Arkansas City police

COWLEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with using counterfeit money.

On Thursday, police learned counterfeit $100 and $20 bills were being used in the Arkansas City area, according to a media release.

Mora has previous convictions for burglary and theft-photo Kansas Dept. of Corrections
Mora has previous convictions for burglary and theft-photo Kansas Dept. of Corrections

Police identified 29-year-old Tanner Scott Mora as a suspect who had passed three $100 bills. On Friday police arrested him in the 700 Block of South Summit Street in Arkansas City.

He was in possession of meth, marijuana and counterfeit cash, according to police.  Investigators were able to link him to the earlier counterfeit cash reports.