Woman Arrested for Trying to Pay Bail with Movie Money

The 39-year-old Kentucky woman was caught using fake $100 bills to bail out a man from jail.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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A 39-year-old woman in Madisonville, Kentucky was arrested on Sunday after she tried to bail a man out of jail using fake movie prop money. Felicia Howard showed up to the jail with 14 counterfeit $100 bills, each clearly marked 'Motion Picture Use Only', in an attempt to pay the $1,400 bail. Authorities quickly recognized the bills as fake and arrested Howard for felony possession of a forged instrument.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the brazen and often comical attempts by some criminals to circumvent the law. While using fake money at stores is not uncommon, trying to use it to post bail is an exceptionally dumb move that demonstrates a complete disregard for the justice system.

The details

According to the police, 39-year-old Felicia Howard showed up at a jail in Madisonville, Kentucky on Sunday to bail out a man. She handed over a stack of $100 bills, but authorities quickly realized the bills were fake - each one clearly marked 'Motion Picture Use Only'. Instead of bailing the man out, Howard was arrested and charged with felony possession of a forged instrument.

  • On Sunday, February 26, 2026, Felicia Howard attempted to use the fake money to post bail.

The players

Felicia Howard

A 39-year-old woman from Kentucky who was arrested for trying to use fake movie prop money to bail someone out of jail.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant Felicia Howard bail or keep her in custody as the case proceeds.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of trying to circumvent the law, no matter how creative the method. It also highlights the importance of vigilance by authorities in detecting and preventing such blatant attempts at fraud.