Charges laid related to counterfeit U.S. currency

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer
Claresholm RCMP have laid charges against two people from Red Deer in connection with the trafficking of counterfeit U.S. currency.
On Sept. 11, Nanton RCMP were made aware of counterfeit U.S. currency being used within their community. Reports of the currency being used in Claresholm and in Fort Macleod were also received in the following days.
On Sept. 14, a community message was sent out by local businesses advising of the counterfeit currency and descriptions of the accused.
On Sept. 15, Claresholm RCMP were made aware the suspects were in town, by concerned residents and business owners. A male and female were arrested without incident at a local business.
A search warrant was conducted on the accused’s vehicle and evidence of additional crimes was located.
Claresholm RCMP have charged 37-year-old Clayton Wayne Jordan of Red Deer, Alberta with three counts of utter counterfeit money, three counts of illegal possession of government documents, two counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, one count of trafficking in property obtained by crime under $5,000, and one count of possession under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Twenty-six-year-old Brooke Adriana McKlusky, also of Red Deer, has been charged with two counts of utter counterfeit money, three counts of illegal possession of government documents, two counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, and one count of possession under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Both of the accused have been released and are scheduled to appear in Fort Macleod Provincial Court on Oct. 7.
As there is a possibility there is still illegal U.S. currency circulating in the community, the RCMP are asking that retailers remain vigilant and to report any suspect bills.
More information on counterfeit U.S. currency can be located at https://www.uscurrency.gov/denominations (no dashes or spaces).
Claresholm and Nanton RCMP express their appreciation to the public for their assistance.