Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Bruce Lee Johnson, 55, of Lake Park, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony issuing a dishonored check and felony theft. The charges stem from an incident on August 18, 2023, where Johnson allegedly rented a trailer from Swanson’s Rental using a check for $1,000 written on an account that had been closed since June 1, 2023. The check was returned unpaid, and Johnson failed to return the trailer, which was later found damaged at a different location.
The estimated cost for the trailer’s rental and repairs amounts to $1,316.36. Despite multiple attempts by police to contact Johnson, he did not respond or make any payments to Swanson’s Rental.
Johnson missed his first court appearance on June 20, 2024, leading to a warrant being issued for his arrest. He was later released on August 7 without bail, under conditions including no trespassing at Swanson’s Repair. His next court appearance is scheduled for September 30 before District Judge Gretchen Thilmony.