FOLEY, Ala. (WPMI) – According to Foley Police, on Thursday, February 8th, 2024, officers and detectives from the Foley Police Department were alerted to two men who were involved in the passing of counterfeit currency at stores inside the Tanger Mall. The ensuing investigation revealed that Michael Anthony Washington (41) and Derick Melendez Ned (47), both from Tampa, Florida, had engaged in a counterfeit currency scheme at several stores. The two would purchase small valued items and pay with counterfeit $100 bills and receive real currency as change. When arrested, the two were found to be in possession of an additional 40 counterfeit $100 bills. They were also found to be in possession of property from additional stores that were not in Foley.