DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) -- Three suspects from Georgia have been arrested in connection with a fraud investigation that spanned two states and multiple counties.

On Wednesday, Abbeville Police were called to a bank in the city on reports that a fraudulent check was passed and bank employees had noticed "irregularities."

Abbeville Police say officers responded and were able to identify the suspects, and after a short investigation, it was discovered that the suspects were connected to multiple fraud attempts at banks in Henry and Houston counties. It is believed the suspects targeted several banks over a short time, according to APD.

One suspect, 41-year-old Mare Laguerre, from Atlanta, was arrested in Abbeville and charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument in the third degree.

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