Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 2, 2025, Jose Luis Rodriguez, a 29-year-old male, was arrested in Otter Tail County. He was charged under Minnesota Statute 609.631.3 for check forgery with intent to defraud.
According to Minnesota law, check forgery involves falsely making or altering a check with the intent to defraud. Penalties vary based on the value involved:
- For property or services valued over $35,000, the sentence can be up to 20 years in prison or a fine up to $100,000, or both.
- For values over $2,500 but not exceeding $35,000, the penalty can be up to 10 years in prison or a fine up to $20,000, or both.
- For values over $250 but not exceeding $2,500, the sentence can be up to 5 years in prison or a fine up to $10,000, or both.
- For values of $250 or less, the penalty can be up to 364 days in jail or a fine up to $3,000, or both.
As of the latest available information, Rodriguez remains in custody at the Otter Tail County Jail. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office maintains an online inmate roster, which is updated regularly.
Individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The legal process will determine the outcome of Rodriguez’s case.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me