Moorhead Man Charged in Detroit Lakes Check Case

DETROIT LAKES (trfnews.i234.me) — Eric Allan Lemer, 34, of Moorhead, faces two felony charges in Becker County.

Prosecutors charged Lemer with two counts of issuing a dishonored check, according to court records. Each count is a felony allegation.

Checks Reported at Detroit Lakes Store

The case began after a report from the Detroit Lakes L&M Fleet Supply store. The retailer reported receiving two checks that were later returned for insufficient funds.

Store video allegedly showed Lemer entering the business and writing checks on two separate dates. The first transaction occurred on Nov. 24, 2025.

That check was written for $593.54, according to the criminal complaint. The second transaction occurred on Nov. 28, 2025.

The second check totaled $600.89. Together, the two checks were worth $1,194.43.

Interview Described in Court Records

An investigator spoke with Lemer at the Clay County jail on Jan. 14, court records state. Lemer allegedly said he remembered writing both checks.

He also allegedly connected the checks to periods when he was using drugs. That reported statement appears in the criminal complaint.

The complaint presents the prosecution’s account of the case. Lemer has not been convicted of these charges.

Minnesota Law and Court Information

Minnesota law addresses checks written with intent that they will not be paid. The law also explains possible penalties after a conviction.

The source report listed Lemer’s first court appearance for July 30, 2026. That date has passed since the original report was prepared.

The supplied information did not include an updated hearing result. Court schedules and case details can change without public notice.

Readers can check public filings through Minnesota Court Records Online. Availability depends on court access rules and filing status.

The Becker County District Court is located in Detroit Lakes. It handles criminal cases filed within Becker County.

The criminal case will continue through the court process. Future hearings could address pleas, evidence, scheduling, or other legal matters.

Charges are allegations. Lemer is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.