A Utica man has been arrested for allegedly using counterfeit money at the Byrne Dairy on Genesee Street in New Hartford.

New Hartford Police say 26 year old Mirhad Ferhatovic tried to exchange a fake $100 bill for five $20 bills at the convenience store on November 5.

Ferhatovic is charged with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument and Petit Larceny, and will appear in court at a later date.

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