Hammond Man Charged and Arrested in Valparaiso Bank Fraud Case
Valparaiso- A Hammond man is facing multiple felony fraud charges after investigators say he deposited a fictitious check and withdrew cash from a Valparaiso credit union before the fraud was discovered.
Investigators say Kevin Tristion Rogers Jr., 27, entered the Regional Federal Credit Union on July 15, 2025, and deposited a $3,500 check from a business named “Sun Up Till Sun Down Landscaping Inc” out of California. About ten minutes later, Rogers returned to the bank and withdrew $1,500 from his account.
On July 17, the credit union was notified that the check was altered or fictitious.
Charges
• Fraud – Victim is a financial institution — Level 5 Felony
• Fraud – Loss between $750 and $50,000 — Level 6 Felony
Rogers was lodged in the Porter County Jail on October 16, 2025.
Other Pending Cases
• Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun — Prior Felony Conviction Within Last 15 Years — Level 5 Felony (Lake County, filed September 25, 2025)
