David J. Yorwerth was arrested Sept. 23 after staff reported a suspected fraud attempt at a Tannersville bank; police say he ran when ordered to stop. He faces five charges and remains jailed after failing to post $50,000 bail; an Oct. 7 preliminary hearing is set.
Staff told police the man left First National Bank on Route 611 wearing a red polo. Officers found Yorwerth nearby after he had removed it, police said. He was charged with identity theft, forgery, attempted theft by deception, evading arrest or detention on foot, and access device fraud. The Pennsylvania case is pending.
Two other Connecticut cases involving Yorwerth also remain pending. He was arrested in Derby on Feb. 27 on allegations including forgery and identity theft; that case is awaiting plea. In a separate Ridgefield case, investigators alleged $27,100 in unauthorized withdrawals. Yorwerth has pleaded not guilty to four charges, including first-degree identity theft and larceny; a pretrial appearance is set for Oct. 19.
