COUNTERFEIT CASH PROMPTS WARNING FROM NL POLICE

New London — Police are warning local businesses and citizens to be cautious of counterfeit cash being circulated in the area.

Police said in a statement Thursday that they are investigating an incident on Wednesday involving counterfeit currency in which 13 $100 bills were seized. The Secret Service was notified and is assisting with the ongoing investigation, police said.

Police urge members of the public to contact the police immediately with any suspicious or counterfeit currency.

Citizens should be aware of three security features located on currency: color-shifting ink, security threads and watermarks.

Color-shifting ink is located on the dollar amount on the face side in the bottom right corner. It can be found on

to line up early on June 1 to get a top dog license number. When he heard about the contest, he gave it a try.

The Pimentels have owned Max since he was 10 months old and the dog still has separation anxiety. If he is left home alone for a long time, the couple return to a exuberant greeting worthy of YouTube — “every time!” Christian Pimentel said.

The No. 2 tag will go to Sookie, a 5-year-old miniature Dachshund, and the No. 3 tag was won by Molly Mae, a 10-year-old golden retriever.

The city clerk’s office received 330 applicants, the highest so far in the 17-year contest to raise awareness that dog licenses must be renewed each year in June.