A West Bloomfield teen is facing charges after police say they uncovered counterfeit money, firearms, and stolen personal information during a raid last week.
On Wednesday, Sept. 3, around 6 a.m., West Bloomfield Police Detectives and the Oakland Special Response Team carried out an arrest and search warrant at a home in the 7800 block of Timberlane Trail, near Pontiac Trail & Haggerty Road.
The operation led to the arrest of Deago Harrell, 19, on one felony count of fraud-uttering and publishing counterfeit bills or notes.
Inside the home, investigators say they recovered a large haul, including:
• pistols and a shotgun
• Counterfeit U.S. currency and credit cards
• Prescription pills and checks in victims’ names
• Victims’ financial documents, mail, and driver’s licenses
• Multiple electronic devices such as laptops, a tablet, smartphones, a desktop computer, and a digital camera
• A credit card reader/encoder and notebooks with personal victim information
Harrell was arraigned in 48th District Court and given a $75,000 cash/surety bond.
Authorities say the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Pacheco at (248) 975-8905.
