Albert Lea man gets probation on felony check forgery charge

An Albert Lea man who pleaded guilty to a felony check forgery charge in Mower County District Court has been sentenced to supervised probation and restitution. 43-year old Jason Alan Roe was convicted and sentenced Friday to three years of supervised probation for a felony charge of check forgery, with intent to defraud. A 15-month prison sentence was stayed for three years if Roe complies with the terms of his probation, and he must also pay nearly $1,500 in restitution to the two establishments where he attempted to pass the fake checks.
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