Nevada, Missouri man arrested for alleged counterfeit currency printing scheme
A man from Nevada, Missouri, has been arrested for an alleged counterfeit currency printing scheme.
Read the full press release below:
On Friday, June 21, 2024, Nevada Police executed a search warrant in the 1000 block of N. Clay St. after conducting an investigation into the possession of illegal narcotics and counterfeiting currency.
Upon arrival, Nevada Police were able to detain the male suspect inside the home. During a search of the residence, officers seized printing equipment that was being utilized in the making of counterfeit currency and over five thousand dollars in counterfeit currency. Also during the search, illegal narcotics were located inside the residence.
The subject was taken into custody and transported to the Vernon County Jail for holding by Nevada Police.
The subject has been identified as follows:
Ryan Heathman, age 44 of Nevada, Missouri.
On June 22, 2024, the following charges were filed against Ryan Heathman through the Vernon County Associate Court:
One (1) Count of Forfery – Class D Felony
One (1) Count of Possession of a Forging Instrument – Class D Felony
Two (2) Count of Possession of a Controlled Substance – Class D Felony
Heathman is being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of a $50,000 cash only bond.