State Police arrest Albany man following multiple fake currency investigation

On September 25, 2024, State Police of Clifton Park arrested Tafari Guthrie, 29, of Albany, NY, for three counts of Possession of a Forged Instrument in the first degree and three counts of Petit Larceny.

On June 26, 2024, Troopers responded to a Clifton Park Business that reported that a customer had paid for a service with counterfeit U.S. currency earlier in the day. Guthrie allegedly paid for the service with fake money and received change, resulting in the theft of $100.

On September 6, 2024, Troopers responded to the Dunkin Donuts located in Clifton Park, NY, for the reports of receiving counterfeit U.S. currency earlier in the day.  The investigation determined Guthrie allegedly ordered food and paid with fake money, resulting in the theft of $100.

Also, on September 6, 2024, Dunkin Donuts in Halfmoon, NY, reported receiving counterfeit U.S. currency. The investigation determined that after making the purchase at the Clifton Park Dunkin Donuts location, Guthrie reportedly traveled to the second location and again ordered food, providing fake money as payment. His actions resulted in the theft of $100.

Guthrie was located by the East Greenbush Police Department and turned over to the State Police. He was transported to SP Clifton Park, where he was processed on all charges. Guthrie was issued appearance tickets returnable to the court on a later date.