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Charges Filed in Ozark County, Investigation Continues


By: Sally Kaucher
Posted: Monday, January 23, 2012

Two suspects held in connection with an alleged counterfeiting operation in Ozark County could be facing even more charges.  Thirty-two year old Brandon Jones and 31-year-old Catriona Jones, both of Theodosia, are now charged with four counts of unlawful use and possession of meth and marijuana, in addition to one count of stealing.  Both are believed to be one-time residents of the Branson area.  Ozark County Prosecuting Attorney Tom Cline tells HometownDailyNews.com the counterfeiting investigation continues in multiple jurisdictions…

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Cline says the ongoing investigation involves not only Ozark County, but other areas as well, reaching into Arkansas, with Greene County also having an interest in the case.  Earlier this month, the Ozark County Sheriff’s office reported that deputies had uncovered an operation involving payroll and personal checks, driver’s licenses and vehicle titles, as well as credit card devices.  Brandon Jones and Catriona Jones are each being held on 200-thousand dollars bond.

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Two suspects in custody in Ozark County are now facing drug and stealing charges, with the investigation continuing into an alleged counterfeiting operation.  Thirty-two year old Brandon Jones and 31-year-old Catriona Jones of Theodosia remain in custody on 200-thousand dollars bond.  Both are believed to be one-time residents of the Branson area.  Ozark County Prosecuting Attorney Tom Cline tells HometownDailyNews.com the investigation could still take quite some time…

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The two suspects are charged with four counts of unlawful use and possession of meth and marijuana, in addition to one count of stealing, alleging the theft of a credit or debit card. Ozark County sheriff’s deputies reported that counterfeiting materials were seized when the two suspects were arrested earlier this month.  There are no charges yet to that effect, but Cline says he anticipates multiple additional charges to be filed sometime in the future.