Fox Point Man Charged After Forging Girlfriend's Checks

A 27-year-old Fox Point man is facing charges after he allegedly forged checks he took from his girlfriend in order to pay off debts.

According to the criminal complaint, Daniel R. Cannizzo stole three checks from his girlfriend’s West Allis residence in April and forged them in order to get money to pay off debts. The first check was dated for April 22 and cashed for $300, the second check was dated May 6 and cashed for $350 and the final check was written May 12 for $300.  

Cannizzo was charged in Milwaukee County Circuit Court Friday with one count of theft and faces up to nine months in prison and $10,000 in fines if convicted.