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Detroit Lakes Booking Lists Theft, Forgery Allegations

Anthony Lee Stands, 33, was booked into the Becker County Jail on theft by swindle and check forgery allegations on July 9, 2026, in Minnesota.

Anthony Lee Stands

Detroit Lakes Booking Lists Theft, Forgery Allegations

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Anthony Lee Stands, 33, was booked into the Becker County Jail on July 9, 2026.

The booking record lists four alleged offenses involving theft and check forgery. No estimated release date was listed.

Booking information is an arrest record. It does not show that a person has been convicted.

Charges Listed in Jail Record

The jail entry lists theft by swindle under Minnesota Statute 609.52, subdivision 2(a)(4).

It also lists check forgery involving making or altering a check. That allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 609.631, subdivision 2(1).

A second check forgery allegation involves offering or possessing a check with intent to defraud. The record cites Minnesota Statute 609.631, subdivision 3.

Mugshot image placeholder for Anthony Lee StandsAnthony Lee Stand’s booking photo.

The fourth allegation involves property pledged or subject to an adverse claim. The jail entry cites Minnesota Statute 609.52, subdivision 2(a)(5)(ii).

Minnesota law describes theft and check forgery in separate criminal code sections.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.52 and Minnesota Statute 609.631.

Jail and Court Information

Stands was listed as recently booked at the Becker County Jail. The facility is located in Detroit Lakes.

The Becker County Jail website provides contact information and public service details.

The booking entry did not include a court date. It also did not list bail or bond information.

The public entry does not explain the facts behind the allegations. It does not identify any alleged victim.

It also does not state whether prosecutors have filed a criminal complaint. Court records may provide more details later.

Those records can include formal charges, hearing dates, and case status. Information may change as the case moves forward.

Anyone seeking current information should check official court or jail records. Jail rosters may change after hearings or release decisions.

All allegations remain unproven unless established in court. Stands is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.

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