North Carolina woman accused of using fake identity at Lexington County dealership

Sierra Blair Stewart, 34, of Greensboro, North Carolina, is accused of using fake cashier’s checks to make several purchases, including multiple vehicle purchases. (Photo: Lexington County Sheriff’s Department)

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington County deputies say a North Carolina woman has been arrested on financial identity fraud, forgery charges.

Sierra Blair Stewart, 34, of Greensboro, North Carolina, is accused of using fake cashier’s checks to make several purchases, including multiple vehicle purchases.

Stewart is charged with three counts of forgery for $10,000 or more, and one count each of presenting an altered vehicle registration, obtaining goods under false pretenses and financial identity fraud, according to arrest warrants.

Investigator say while working the case, evidence found that Stewart bought a car on Feb. 3 at a Lexington County car dealership for more than $17,000 using a fake cashier’s check and someone else’s identity.

“She allegedly tried to pass a fake cashier’s check for more than $42,000 on Feb. 8 at a Lexington County car dealership. The dealership contacted us when they realized the check was fake,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon says.

She was arrested as she was heading towards Georgia.

“We expect to file more charges against Stewart soon. She’s also wanted on similar charges in North Carolina, Georgia and Virginia,” Sheriff Koon states.

Stewart is being held in the Lexington County Detention Center.