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Police mugshot: Michelle Welcher and Mandy Tingley

Two women arrested for forgery

Counterfeit currency could be in Vigo and Clark Co

Updated: Wednesday, 05 Sep 2012, 6:23 AM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 04 Sep 2012, 4:18 PM EDT

CLARK COUNTY, Ill. (WTHI) - Two women were arrested after an investigation into forgery and counterfeiting.

The Clark County Sheriff’s office, along with the Southeastern Illinois Drug Task Force, investigated a case involving forgery and counterfeiting on September 2-3.

33-year-old Mandy Tingley and 39-year-old Michelle Welcher were arrested after officers seized altered, forged and manufactured currency. They were preliminarily charged with forgery.

Officers believe suspected counterfeit currency has been passed in Vigo County, Indiana and Clark County, Illinois.

The investigation is ongoing.

Officers say additional arrests and charges are pending.

News 10 will have more information as it becomes available.

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