{"id":73265,"date":"2026-11-13T11:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T17:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=73265"},"modified":"2026-11-13T06:39:01","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T12:39:01","slug":"merrifield-dollar-general-manager-charged-in-6595-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/merrifield-dollar-general-manager-charged-in-6595-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"Merrifield Dollar General Manager Charged in $6,595 Theft"},"content":{"rendered":"

MERRIFIELD, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Dollar General store manager faces a felony theft charge after investigators reported approximately $6,595 missing from the business.<\/p>\n

Amber Fay Mattson, 33, of Brainerd, was charged in Crow Wing County District Court.<\/p>\n

According to the criminal complaint, Mattson allegedly took money from the Dollar General store in Merrifield.<\/p>\n

The alleged thefts occurred between late 2025 and February 2026.<\/p>\n

Missing Store Deposits Raise Concerns<\/h2>\n

The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the reported employee theft on February 11, 2026.<\/p>\n

A Dollar General asset protection manager contacted authorities about missing money and unusual bank deposits.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Mattson was responsible for bringing the store’s daily deposits to the bank.<\/p>\n

Company officials discovered several deposits had been made late.<\/p>\n

Investigators also learned that a required deposit was not made on January 20, 2026.<\/p>\n

These concerns prompted a closer review of the store’s financial records.<\/p>\n

Three Deposit Bags Found Cut Open<\/h2>\n

On February 11, the company’s asset protection manager visited the Merrifield store.<\/p>\n

During the visit, the manager discovered three deposit bags that had been cut open after being sealed.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, opening sealed deposit bags violated Dollar General company policy.<\/p>\n

The company considered the damaged bags a possible sign of theft.<\/p>\n

An audit was conducted to determine how much money was missing.<\/p>\n

Investigators reported approximately $6,595 missing between November 27, 2025, and February 11, 2026.<\/p>\n

Mattson Allegedly Admits Taking Money<\/h2>\n

According to the criminal complaint, company officials questioned Mattson about the missing deposits.<\/p>\n

Mattson reportedly admitted taking money from the business.<\/p>\n

She also signed a written statement acknowledging the alleged theft.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Mattson explained she had fallen behind on personal bills.<\/p>\n

She reportedly said she intended to repay the money.<\/p>\n

The written statement acknowledged approximately $6,595 in missing funds, according to investigators.<\/p>\n

Deputies Interview Store Manager<\/h2>\n

Investigators also interviewed Mattson on February 11.<\/p>\n

According to court records, she again admitted taking money because she was behind on bills.<\/p>\n

Mattson reportedly estimated that she had taken money approximately ten times.<\/p>\n

She told investigators she would take about $300 during those incidents.<\/p>\n

However, she believed the total amount she took was less than $6,595.<\/p>\n

The complaint does not explain the difference between her estimate and the company’s audit.<\/p>\n

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

Prosecutors charged Mattson with felony theft under Minnesota Statute 609.52<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charge alleges property valued at more than $5,000 was taken without the owner’s consent.<\/p>\n

A conviction could result in up to 10 years in prison, a $20,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

The case is filed under Crow Wing County District Court number 18-CR-26-3877.<\/p>\n

Additional case information is available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The criminal complaint contains one felony theft count.<\/p>\n

Mattson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

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

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

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