On March 12, 2026, the Blaine Police Department responded to a report of an attempt to cash a fraudulent check at the U. S. Bank located at [ADDRESS REDACTED] 10 NE, city of Blaine, county of Anoka. Bank employees stated that a male, identified as PATRICK SHIAKA ROQUES, JR. [DOB REDACTED], "Defendant" herein, had come into the branch and attempted to deposit a check in the amount of $4,005. The check was drawn on an account in the name of SM Bell, Inc., "Victim" herein, that had recently been frozen due to fraudulent activity.
Upon arrival to the bank, law enforcement saw Defendant seated in the lobby and attempted to speak with him. However, at first, he did not respond to police, then gave them a false name, and attempted to leave the property. Defendant then stated that he did not know the check was fraudulent. Law enforcement spoke with Y. M., an employee of U. S. Bank, who reported that she called Victim and confirmed that the check was fraudulent, and that Defendant was the individual attempting to cash the check.
Defendant is in custody.
