Lexington, NC — A Lexington woman faces multiple felony charges after allegedly making over $7,500 in fraudulent transactions on another person’s bank account. Detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office began investigating after receiving a complaint from a victim who reported approximately 100 unauthorized transactions on their Bank of OZK account, involving CashApp and other purchases.
According to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, the transactions totaled $7,513.42. Investigators quickly identified Melissa Ann Wallace, 44, as a suspect. Deputies secured warrants for Wallace’s arrest, charging her with financial card theft, obtaining property by false pretenses, and identity theft.
On October 23, High Point Police apprehended Wallace. She was taken into custody and will face these charges, along with unrelated offenses, in Lexington District Court on December 9. Authorities placed her under a secure bond pending the court date.
The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office stated it remains committed to protecting local citizens from financial crime and supporting victims through every step of the investigation.
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