Associated Press - October 23, 2009 9:35 AM ET
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) - A Casper man faces 16 forgery charges after prosecutors say he wrote a total of $675 in checks that belonged to a former roommate.
James Edward Friesen, who officials say wrote the checks to Casper-area stores over a 6-day period in September, made his first appearance before Natrona County Circuirt Court Judge Michael Patchen on Thursday.
Checks were written to purchase boots, a tent and a sleeping bag.
Police say video cameras from an Albertson's grocery store and from Sportsman's Warehouse caught the 21-year-old Friesen making illicit purchases.
Information from: Casper Star-Tribune - Casper, http://www.casperstartribune.net
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