Two in Custody After Using Counterfeit Currency

Two males are facing charges for producing and using counterfeit Canadian bills at multiple businesses across Durham Region.

On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, members of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch arrested two males following an investigation into counterfeit currency.  The two suspects purchased numerous items at multiple businesses across Durham Region using counterfeit Canadian bills that they produced.

David NEAL, age 47 from Toronto is charged with:  Possess Counterfeit Money x3, Uttering Counterfeit Money, Possess Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 x9, Fraud Under $5000, Making Counterfeit Money, and Fail to Comply with Release Order.

Sheldon KELLY, age 67 of No Fixed Address is charged with: Possess Counterfeit Money x4, Uttering Counterfeit Money x3, Possess Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 x9, Fraud Under $5000 x3, and Making Counterfeit Money.

NEAL was held for a bail hearing.  KELLY was released on an Undertaking.

Police have concerns both accused have used their counterfeit currency at other businesses who have not come forward.

Anyone who believes they have been victimized by either accused or that has any information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Kapeluk of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1641.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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