{"id":39647,"date":"2026-07-28T15:03:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T20:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=39647"},"modified":"2026-07-23T19:19:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T00:19:44","slug":"perham-bad-check-case-leads-to-felony-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/perham-bad-check-case-leads-to-felony-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Perham Bad Check Case Leads to Felony Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Perham Bad Check Case Leads to Felony Charge<\/h2>\n

PERHAM, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 An Embden, North Dakota, man faces a felony charge in Otter Tail County.<\/p>\n

Paul Joseph Baumler, 62, is charged with issuing a dishonored check. The case was filed in Minnesota\u2019s Seventh Judicial District Court.<\/p>\n

The charge remains an allegation. Baumler is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

Business Reports Check From Closed Account<\/h2>\n

According to the criminal complaint, the case involves a $773.41 check given to Perham Steel.<\/p>\n

The business owner reported the check to Perham police on March 27, 2026.<\/p>\n

The complaint states Baumler provided the check during a transaction in February. The check was allegedly issued from a closed bank account.<\/p>\n

An officer contacted Baumler and told him the check had not cleared. The business offered to resolve the matter if the product was returned.<\/p>\n

Baumler allegedly acknowledged writing the check. He reportedly said he would pay the amount in cash that week.<\/p>\n

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Payment Allegedly Remained Unpaid<\/h2>\n

A formal notice and demand for payment was mailed to Baumler\u2019s listed North Dakota address.<\/p>\n

The letter was returned on May 18 as undeliverable, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

Authorities said the money remained unpaid as of May 19. The product also had not been returned.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors allege Baumler issued the check while intending that it would not be paid.<\/p>\n

The alleged check exceeded $500. That amount can support a felony charge under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n

The complaint lists one count under Minnesota Statute 609.535<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Felony Charge Carries Possible Prison Time<\/h2>\n

A conviction could bring up to five years in prison. It could also bring a fine of up to $10,000.<\/p>\n

The case is filed under court number 56-CR-26-1464.<\/p>\n

Case information may be available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch public records system<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Future hearings and court filings will determine how the case moves forward.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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