Altered Casino Check For $4500.65 Triggers Felony Charges Against District Heights Woman

CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. — A District Heights woman is facing multiple fraud-related charges after investigators say a casino identified and reported an allegedly altered check, which law enforcement later linked to a prior legitimate payout, according to charging documents stemming from a September 2025 incident.

According to police documents, Osiris Y. Vigil, 50, of District Heights, has been charged with attempted theft between $1,500 and under $25,000, issuing a false document, possession of a forged private document, and forgery of private documents. The charges are connected to a Sept. 24, 2025, incident reported by A&A Gaming, which alerted authorities after a check in the amount of $4,500.65 was allegedly altered and submitted for deposit.

Records provided to law enforcement by the casino stated that the check, made payable to Vigil, had been modified. Investigators allege that Vigil had previously received a legitimate gaming payout in July 2025, during which she was issued a special win ticket and jackpot. Documentation reviewed by police reportedly shows that Vigil received part of the winnings in cash and the remaining balance in the form of a check, which was deposited using mobile banking that same month.

In September, investigators allege Vigil submitted a second mobile deposit attempt using a modified version of the original July-issued check. According to charging documents, the altered document included changes to the check number, date, payee name, and dollar amount. Police stated that further review showed the modified check number had been issued to another individual and was not assigned to Vigil. Copies of the document were provided to investigators by A&A Gaming.

A summons was issued to Vigil on Dec. 9, 2025. She is scheduled to appear in court for a hearing on Jan. 26, 2026. If convicted, Vigil faces potential penalties under Maryland law. The most serious charge, attempted theft between $1,500 and under $25,000, is a felony punishable by up to five years of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000. The remaining charges, including forgery of private documents, possession of a forged private document, and issuing or uttering a false document, are also felonies, each carrying a maximum sentence of up to 10 years of incarceration and fines of up to $10,000.

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