Helenwood Man Booked On Forgery Charges

Oneida, TN (2011-12-05) A Helenwood man that allegedly passed stolen checks at three local stores has been booked on theft and forgery charges.

Gary T. Stephens, 23, of Huntsville was arrested last Thursday on theft and forgery charges following an investigation into the passing of forged check at three local stores. According to an arrest warrant filed by Patrolman Joshua Kennedy of the Oneida Police Department, Stephens, the stepson of the victim, allegedly passed forged checks at the Wal-Mart SuperCenter in Oneida on three occasions. He is also accused of attempting to pass another check at least three times at the store. Stephens also reportedly wrote worthless checks to Helenwood Foods and Dollar Tree.

Stephens was booked on December 1, 2011 on charges of theft of under $500 and forgery (8 counts). He is currently housed in the Scott County Jail under a $50,000 bond.