Baudette: Jasperson Faces $8,750 Check Theft Charge

BAUDETTE, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Kyle Allen Jasperson faces a felony theft-by-check charge in Lake of the Woods County.

The case is filed as 39-CR-26-133 in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.

Prosecutors allege Jasperson used an $8,750 check to pay for work on a pickup.

The complaint says the check was later returned for insufficient funds.

The alleged offense occurred on May 26, 2026.

Check Written for Transmission Work

The complaint says Darin Dahl contacted law enforcement about the unpaid check on July 23.

Dahl represented Woody’s Service Inc. in Baudette, according to the court filing.

He told investigators the check covered work on Jasperson’s 2006 Ford pickup.

The check was written for $8,750, prosecutors allege.

The complaint says the check was post-dated for June 26, 2026.

However, the business first attempted to deposit it on June 1.

That attempt was returned for insufficient funds, according to the complaint.

The business tried depositing the check again on July 2.

Prosecutors allege the second attempt was also returned for insufficient funds.

No law enforcement officer names are included in this report.

The complaint says Dahl mailed a certified demand for payment on July 7.

Jasperson reportedly signed for the letter on July 16.

Investigators also reviewed text messages between Dahl and Jasperson.

One June message allegedly discussed money expected from a 401(k) account.

Jasperson allegedly said the deposit was smaller than expected because some money was not vested.

He also apologized for the situation, according to the complaint.

Prosecutors say no payment had been made when the complaint was prepared.

Jasperson is charged under Minnesota Statute 609.52.

The statute covers theft involving certain false representations, including checks.

Prosecutors must prove the required intent and other elements beyond a reasonable doubt.

The complaint classifies the alleged offense as a felony.

It lists a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.

A fine of up to $20,000 is also possible.

Those are maximum penalties and do not represent a sentence against Jasperson.

The complaint contains allegations that have not been proven in court.

Jasperson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

The case was filed by summons rather than an order of detention.

Public case information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.