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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Cedar Rapids man accused of cashing false checks

Authorities have accused a Cedar Rapids man of presenting fraudulent checks to a bank.

Aaron Johnstone, 49, was charged with two counts of second-degree theft and two counts of forgery on Oct. 16, 2014.

According to online court documents, Johnstone entered US Bank and presented a fraudulent Jimmy Johns check made payable to the amount of $1,866.21.

He also presented another check valuing $2,255.02.

Both checks were cashed and Johnstone received the money.

Second-degree theft and forgery are both Class-D felony.

— by Alyssa Guzman

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