Behind Bars From Bogus Bills

Following an investigation by Haleyville Police Investigator Tim Steien, a series of counterfeit $100 bills being distributed in the Haleyville area came to an end with the arrest of Kelly Lee Rogers, 28, Haleyville. The bills were reportedly purchased online from China. These $100 bills found their way to Auto Zone, Fred’s and First National Bank by a customer who wanted to know if they were real. The bills were passed by several different people including a home health nurse who received one from one of her clients. When questioned all stated they had received the bills from Rogers who was arrested on April 3 and charged with possession of forged instruments. He is presently in the Winston County jail with a total bail set at $210,000. Each $100 bill brought a separate charge with bail set at $30,000 for each of the 7 bills he had passed. A package of 100 fake bills cost $5.