Fayetteville Man Arrested for Forgery After Burglary Call

Authorities found equipment for making counterfeit cards during the incident.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:25pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a credit card skimmer device, its metallic components and circuit board details sharply illuminated against a stark black background, conceptually representing the tools used in financial fraud.The discovery of forgery equipment during a burglary call highlights the ongoing challenge of financial crimes in the Fayetteville area.Fayetteville Today

A 32-year-old Fayetteville man was arrested early Monday morning after police responded to a burglary in progress call. During the investigation, authorities discovered the man had items used to create forged credit or debit cards.

Why it matters

Financial crimes like forgery and credit card fraud can have serious impacts on victims, leading to damaged credit, financial losses, and time-consuming efforts to resolve the issues. This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address property crimes and fraud in the Fayetteville area.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a burglary call around 3 a.m. on Monday and found the suspect, 32-year-old James Wilkins, inside a business. During the investigation, they discovered Wilkins had equipment used to manufacture counterfeit credit and debit cards.

  • The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026.

The players

James Wilkins

A 32-year-old Fayetteville resident who was arrested and accused of possessing equipment for creating forged credit and debit cards.

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What’s next

Wilkins is being held on $50,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court later this week to face charges related to the forgery equipment and the burglary.

The takeaway

This arrest underscores the ongoing problem of financial crimes in the Fayetteville area and the importance of vigilant law enforcement efforts to identify and apprehend suspects involved in forgery, fraud, and related property crimes.