Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 8, 2025, law enforcement in Polk County arrested Jory Myron Iwen, born June 17, 1984, on charges of check forgery. The arrest was made under Minnesota Statute 609.631, which addresses offenses related to the falsification or alteration of checks with intent to defraud.
According to the statute, check forgery encompasses actions such as falsely making or altering a check to appear as if it was made by another individual without authorization, or endorsing a check with a false signature. Penalties for such offenses vary based on the value involved, with potential imprisonment ranging from up to 5 years for amounts over $250, to up to 20 years for amounts exceeding $35,000.
Details regarding the specific circumstances of Iwen’s alleged offense, including the amount involved and whether he has legal representation, have not been disclosed at this time. The case is currently under investigation by Polk County authorities.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me