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Fraudster altered name, dollar figure on cheque, police say

Sault Police say the accused cashed an altered cheque for $3,796.41 on Aug. 9
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One person has been accused of altering the name and dollar amount on a cheque before cashing it at a Great Northern Road business.

Police say the accused, 37-year-old Jeramie Trumble, cashed the altered cheque and was paid out $3,796.41 on Aug. 9.

Trumble was located and arrested on Dec. 10.

He stands charged with one count of fraud under $5,000 and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 29.

The allegation has not been tested in court and Trumble is considered innocent unless proven guilty.