I.F. man arrested for forgery
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IDAHO FALLS — An Idaho Falls man was arrested for felony forgery late Thursday, Sept 17.
The Idaho Falls Police Department reports 26‐year‐old Derek A. Hampton was taken into custody at his Idaho Falls home and booked into the Bonneville County Jail.
Police spokeswoman Joelyn Hansen said detectives began investigating Hampton in June for forging checks of a deceased person. Hampton forged checks on at least two occasions in the amount of
$1,775 each. The forgeries were flagged by banks, who informed local authorities.
Hampton also was arrested for three misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear and a probation violation.
Hampton is being held on a $97,000 bond for all of the warrants. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 30.