LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting an investigation related to several forged checks that have been used within Lake County.

Lt. Corey Paulich said the suspects have been identified as Joshua Billy Holden, 24, of Clearlake; George Meszaros, 32, of Clearlake; Maranda Dawn Medina, 38, of Clearlake; and Jocia Nicole McCloskey, 34, of Clearlake.

The suspects made fictitious checks that were made to look as if they were issued to them from Rainbow Ag and the Travelodge in Clearlake as well as other businesses outside of Lake County, Paulich said.

Paulich said that on Oct. 19, deputies – with the assistance of officers from the Clearlake Police Department, conducted a probation search at Meszaros’ residence on Eureka Avenue in Clearlake.

Holden was located and arrested at the residence. Paulich said deputies located several items of evidence confirming the suspect’s involvement with the forged checks.

Meszaros, Medina and McCloskey are believed to have fled Lake County. Paulich said Meszaros is currently on probation related to drug offenses.

Medina is on post release community supervision probation, or PRCS, for drug and weapons offenses and has an active warrant for violating that probation, Paulich said.

Paulich said the case was forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office and arrest warrants were issued for Meszaros, Medina and McCloskey.

The sheriff’s office believes there may be more unreported cases related to the forgeries, Paulich said.

If you are a victim please file a report with the law enforcement agency responsible for your location. If you are located in the city of Lakeport or the unincorporated areas of the county you can contact Central Dispatch at 707-263-2690.