PORT ALLEN — Five people were arrested and four more are wanted after a months-long investigation into a fraudulent check scheme. Those people are accused of cashing approximately $10,000 in fraudulent checks in West Baton Rouge Parish alone.
The West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office began investigating the scheme in early July 2025.
During the investigation, West Baton Rouge detectives discovered multiple instances of fraudulent checks cashed at various locations throughout the Baton Rouge area. As the case developed, investigators determined that the same individuals were allegedly responsible for additional fraudulent checks bearing the names of other businesses, per WBRSO. Detectives believed all were part of the same operation.
Multiple people were arrested and officials executed a search warrant at a home in Baton Rouge, with the help of BRPD officers. In the search, detectives seized multiple electronic devices, blank check paper, voided payroll checks that did not belong to any occupant of the home, and other evidence consistent with the printing of fraudulent checks, per officials.
The following people were arrested in connection with the investigation:
- Anitra Jones (50) of Baton Rouge – Principal to Monetary Instrument Abuse (9 Counts), Principal to Felony Theft (7 Counts), Principal to Misdemeanor Theft (2 Counts), and Criminal Conspiracy (2 Counts)
- Quiana Harper (46) of Baker – Principal to Monetary Instrument Abuse (8 Counts), Monetary Instrument Abuse, Felony Theft, Principal to Felony Theft (6 Counts), Principal to Misdemeanor Theft (2 Counts), and Criminal Conspiracy (2 Counts)
- Lance White (49) of Baton Rouge – Felony Theft and Monetary Instrument Abuse
- Jassime Herring (34) of Baton Rouge – Misdemeanor Theft and Monetary Instrument Abuse
- Faithasia McDaniel (26) of Baton Rouge – Misdemeanor Theft and Monetary Instrument Abuse
The following people have warrants and remain at large:
- Shalonda Herring (52) of Baton Rouge – Felony Theft and Monetary Instrument Abuse
- Derick Spruel (44) of Baton Rouge – Felony Theft and Monetary Instrument Abuse
- Roderick Jones (45) of Maringouin – Felony Theft and Monetary Instrument Abuse
- Christopher King (47) of Baton Rouge – Felony Theft and Monetary Instrument Abuse
Investigators say the group is responsible for cashing approximately $10,000 in fraudulent checks in West Baton Rouge Parish alone, not including other jurisdictions.
At this time, a male suspect involved in the investigation remains unidentified. If you recognize him or have any information that could assist investigators in locating any of the wanted subjects, please contact WBRSO detectives at (225) 382-5200 or (225) 343-9234.
You can also call Capital Region Crime Stoppers at 225-344-STOP (7867). You will remain completely anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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