A Bristol Borough man was arraigned Wednesday by District Court Judge Frank W. Peranteau Sr. on forgery and access device charges.
According to a police affidavit, Bristol Borough Police responded to a burglary call on the 1100 block of Radcliffe Street on March 13. Upon arrival, officers observed that a rear door window was smashed, entry made, and box of Wells Fargo checks opened with one removed.
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The homeowners wife visited the bank and was told a check in the amount of $450 was recently cashed by Ian Chrupalyk, 35, of Radcliffe Street, according to court documents.
Inspection of the financial instrument, showed a check written out to Chrupalyk for $450, but the endorsement did not match the account owners signature.
Police arrested Chrupalyk, at his home on March 13 and he was sent to Bucks County Prison,
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On Wednesday he was released on $30,000 unsecured bond and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on April 10.
He faces 2nd degree felony and misdemeanor charges.
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