2 men face multiple charges after leading police on chase

Two men, Julian James from the Bronx and Oluwakayode Ajayi from Moon Township, were charged with attempting to fraudulently withdraw money from a bank in Cranberry Township, leading to a police chase and subsequent crash. James, using a fake ID, tried to withdraw $4,000, but fled when bank employees became suspicious. Ajayi then led police on a chase, running red lights and eventually crashing. Both men were arrested after attempting to flee on foot. Police found multiple fake IDs, fraudulent cards, checks, and other incriminating items in their vehicle. They face numerous felony charges and are being held without bail as flight risks, with a preliminary hearing set for June 26.

 

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