Chester Allen Whitmore

On or about 12/16/2024, officers were dispatched to a report of a check fraud at an address on the 8600 block of Zenith Rd, Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN. Victim [NAME REDACTED] had gotten a call from her bank that two checks had been cashed with Victim's apparent signature. One check was cashed on 12/11/24 for $950 and one check was cashed on 12/13/24 for $800. Victim had not actually signed either check. Victim looked at copies of the checks and recognized the handwriting of her son, Chester Whitmore [DOB REDACTED], Defendant herein.

Victim had not given Defendant permission to write checks from Victim's account. Victim texted Defendant about the checks. Defendant responded "you cost me my job and you won't live to see another day." Defendant then threatened to come over to Victim's place right away. Victim [NAME REDACTED] is fearful of Defendant if he has been using cocaine. Defendant admitted to signing the checks and making them out to a third party.