Warroad Man Charged Over $800 in Bad Checks

Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warroad man is facing a felony charge after several checks bounced, court papers say.

Prosecutors charged Charles Harold White, 29, of Warroad. The charge is felony issuance of dishonored checks. The case is filed in Roseau County District Court. Court records list it as 68-CR-25-844.

The complaint says the checks were written between Sept. 1 and Sept. 30, 2025. The payee listed was Salol One Stop. The checks were drawn on an account at Citizens State Bank of Roseau, the filing says.

What investigators say happened

According to the complaint, the business reported that the checks were returned unpaid. The reason listed was non-sufficient funds or a closed account. The filing also says the business later added service charges.

Court papers list five checks totaling $650.48. With added fees, the filing lists the total as $800.48. The complaint says the amount was not paid within the allowed business days.

Checks listed in the complaint

Check 1042 (Sept. 1, 2025): $77.45
Check 1043 (Sept. 25, 2025): $202.26
Check 1044 (Sept. 30, 2025): $128.48
Check 1503 (Sept. 27, 2025): $100.76
Check 1504 (Sept. 29, 2025): $141.53

What the charge means

Minnesota law allows prosecutors to combine dishonored checks within a six-month period. A combined value over $500 can be charged as a felony. The complaint cites Minnesota Statute 609.535.

A felony conviction under this section can carry up to five years in prison. It can also carry a fine of up to $10,000. Any sentence is set by the court.

How to follow the case

A criminal complaint is an accusation. The charge must be proven in court. Readers can look up public case entries using Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO).

For general contacts and public safety resources, the county lists information on its Roseau County Sheriff’s Office page.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.