Ozark County authorities say charges are forthcoming against two people believed to be one-time residents of the Branson area, in connection with an alleged counterfeiting operation uncovered this week in Theodosia.  Chief Deputy Darrin Reed says the initial hot check investigation has led to the discovery of stolen personal information on more than a thousand potential victims of identity theft.  Reed says the investigation could take months, reaching to California, Florida, Alabama and Arkansas, and will likely lead to more arrests…

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Reed says the two suspects are being held on probation and parole violations.  Seized from an address in Theodosia were devices used to create a variety of bogus checks, driver’s licenses, car titles and credit cards.  Also found was a suspected working meth lab.   

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Two people believed to be one-time residents of the Branson area are awaiting formal filing of charges in Ozark County, as authorities continue a wide-ranging investigation into an alleged counterfeiting operation.  Ozark County Chief Deputy Darrin Reed says personal information was seized this week during execution of a search warrant in Theodosia, and authorities continue looking into whether the individuals named in that information are victims of identity theft.  Reed says the investigation could take months to complete…

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Reed says one of the suspects is being held on a probation violation, while the other is in custody for a parole violation.  The investigation involves counterfeit checks, driver’s licenses, and credit and debit cards.  Also found was a suspected working meth lab.  Reed says more arrests are likely.