FORGERY

Woman Pleads Not guilty to Forgery and Theft of $800,000

Morell will stand trial beginning Feb. 19.

BISMARCK, N.D.–A Bismarck woman has pleaded not guilty to using fraudulent letters and a judge’s forged signature to swindle more than $800,000 from people who thought they were loaning her money. Thirty-two-year-old Autumn Morrell entered the pleas Tuesday to three counts of theft and three counts of forgery. Each felony carries a maximum 20 years in prison upon conviction. Prosecutors…

Man Arrested For Meth At Home Shared With His Grandparents In Marshall County

Shane Scherven is charged with 1st degree possession of a controlled substance

STRATHCONA, Minn. — A man is busted for meth at his grandparents home near Strathcona, Minnesota. Marshall County Sheriff’s Office says 23-year-old Shane Scherven is charged with 1st degree possession of a controlled substance. He is also on probation for burglary, theft and forgery. Drug agents seized methamphetamine, a large amount of cash and paraphernalia from the home where Scherven…

Barnes County Searching for Wanted Man

Reports say he also goes by the name "L.A."

BARNES COUNTY, ND — Officers in Barnes County are looking for a man wanted for forgery. Authorities say 26-year-old Leandrew Laroque has an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Reports say he also goes by the name “L.A.” They say he’s 5’9″ and Native American, He’s wanted on Class B Felony charges for forgery. If seen, county authorities say do not…