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Man arrested for attempting to open bank account with fake license in Morris County

MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County) – A New York man is accused of attempting to open a bank account using a fraudulent New Jersey driver’s license at a TD Bank in Mount Olive Township.

On March 27, at 2:00 p.m., police responded to a report from TD Bank, located at 56 Flanders Bartley Road, Flanders, where a man was trying to open an account using a fake driver’s license, authorities said.

Police arrived at the bank and made contact with the suspect, later identified as Marcus Goncalves, 59, of Brooklyn, NY, authorities said.

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The investigation revealed that Goncalves had been using a counterfeit NJ driver’s license to open an account in another individual’s name, police said.

Goncalves was arrested and charged with identity theft, possession of false government documents, and knowingly presenting a false government-issued ID. He was subsequently lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility on an unrelated warrant and is awaiting a court appearance, police said.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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