UPDATE: Two Knox County siblings were arrested Tuesday in connection with the seven counterfeit $100 bills passed at the Corbin Walmart over the weekend.
Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said deputies, working with Barbourville Police went to an apartment on Ruggles Street where they arrested 57-year-old Annette Hammons and 37-year-old Thomas Hammons.
Each was charged with one count of first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument.
While at the scene, deputies seize a computer and printer they say was used to make the homemade money.
According to Sheriff John Root, the suspects visited the store on two separate occasions Saturday and Sunday, using three of the bills the first time and four on the second occasion.
“We got a call from Walmart Monday that they had seven counterfeit $100 bills,” Acciardo said, noting the individuals purchased a microwave oven and assorted clothing.
Deputies secured video stills of the suspects which were shared with area media and on the department’s Facebook page.
"We received numerous calls and posts on Facebook identifying the suspects," Acciardo said. "Everybody was pointing their fingers at these same people."
Acciardo said the U.S. Secret Service has been notified about the incident.
Under Kentucky Law, the charge is a Class C felony carrying a potential sentence of five to ten years in prison.
