Dallas woman charged with forgery, theft after cashing fraudulent check

Labrisha Lashell Griffin faces $25,000 cash-only bond after allegedly cashing fake check at Arkansas bank

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:53pm

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A Dallas, Texas woman named Labrisha Lashell Griffin has been charged with forgery and theft after allegedly cashing a fraudulent check at a bank in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Police say Griffin went to a First National Bank branch on December 1 and cashed a check written to her from a company called M Pack Solutions, but the check was later discovered to be fake, containing a false routing number. The bank also found that multiple other branches had been victims of fraudulent checks from the same company on the same day. Griffin's identity was confirmed through bank camera footage and known photos of her.

Why it matters

Fraudulent check cashing schemes can cause significant financial losses for banks and businesses, and also undermine public trust in the banking system. This case highlights the need for vigilance in detecting and preventing such crimes, especially as they can often involve organized criminal networks targeting multiple locations.

The details

According to the police affidavit, Labrisha Lashell Griffin went to a First National Bank branch in Jonesboro, Arkansas on December 1 and cashed a check that was later discovered to be fraudulent. The check was written to Griffin from a company called M Pack Solutions, but contained a false routing number. The bank also found that multiple other branches had been victims of fraudulent checks from the same company on the same day. Griffin's identity was confirmed by comparing bank camera footage to known photos of her.

  • On December 1, Griffin allegedly cashed the fraudulent check at a First National Bank branch in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

The players

Labrisha Lashell Griffin

A 35-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas who has been charged with forgery and theft after allegedly cashing a fraudulent check at a bank in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

First National Bank

The bank where Griffin allegedly cashed the fraudulent check, and which discovered the check was fake after the fact.

M Pack Solutions

The company whose name was used on the fraudulent check that Griffin allegedly cashed.

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What’s next

The judge has ordered Griffin to wear an ankle monitor if she is able to make the $25,000 cash-only bond.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for banks and businesses to remain vigilant against sophisticated check fraud schemes, which can involve coordinated efforts to target multiple locations. Proper identification procedures and fraud detection measures are crucial to protecting against such crimes.