MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. - Three suspects found with nearly $20,000 in counterfeit currency were arrested for using it at multiple Madeira Beach businesses last week, according to deputies.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said James Perry, 18, and Benjamin Warshowsky, 19, were arrested on multiple charges, including possession of counterfeit currency and uttering forged bills. Myles Dorris, 19, was also arrested for possession of counterfeit currency.

What we know:

Detectives said they began investigating Friday, October 24, after local business owners in John's Pass reported two people passing counterfeit currency. Those two were later identified as Perry and Warshowsky, deputies said.

The pair walked into the Spice and Tea Exchange, which is located at 110 129th Avenue East in

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