Hudson Woman Accused of Passing Fake $1,600 Check at Nashua Store

Kerry King was arrested on theft by deception and forgery charges after allegedly cashing a bad check at a Brazilian store in January.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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A 42-year-old woman from Hudson, New Hampshire has been arrested and charged with felony theft by deception and forgery after allegedly passing a fake $1,600 check at a store in Nashua, according to police. Kerry King was accused of cashing the bad check at the Tropical Side Brazilian Store on Kinsley Street in January, and detectives later obtained a warrant for her arrest.

Why it matters

Passing counterfeit checks is a serious crime that can have significant financial and legal consequences for both the business and the individual. This case highlights the importance of merchants being vigilant about verifying checks and the potential risks they face from fraudulent activity.

The details

According to Sgt. John Cinelli of the Nashua Police Department, officers were called to the Tropical Side Brazilian Store on Kinsley Street in January for a report of a fake check. Detectives investigated the incident and determined that Kerry King, 42, of Hudson, had cashed a $1,600 check at the store that later bounced. Authorities then obtained a warrant for King's arrest, and she was taken into custody on February 18th. King was released on personal recognizance and is scheduled to appear in Nashua District Court on March 19th.

  • In January, Kerry King allegedly cashed a fake $1,600 check at the Tropical Side Brazilian Store in Nashua.
  • On February 18, 2026, Kerry King was arrested on the charges of theft by deception and forgery.
  • Kerry King is scheduled to appear in Nashua District Court on March 19, 2026.

The players

Kerry King

A 42-year-old woman from Hudson, New Hampshire who was arrested and charged with felony theft by deception and forgery for allegedly passing a fake $1,600 check at a store in Nashua.

Nashua Police Department

The law enforcement agency that investigated the incident and arrested Kerry King on the charges of theft by deception and forgery.

Tropical Side Brazilian Store

The store located on Kinsley Street in Nashua where Kerry King allegedly cashed the fake $1,600 check.

Sgt. John Cinelli

The public information officer and communications division supervisor for the Nashua Police Department who provided details about the case.

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What they’re saying

“'King cashed a check for $1,600 that was returned to the store as fake,'”

— Sgt. John Cinelli, Public Information Officer and Communications Division Supervisor, Nashua Police Department (Patch.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on March 19th whether to allow Kerry King to be released on personal recognizance or set bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance for businesses to carefully verify checks and be on the lookout for potential fraud, as passing counterfeit checks can have serious financial and legal consequences for both the merchant and the individual involved.