The Marshall Police Department arrested Amber Nicole Wage, 36, and Lamarcus Bernard Clayborn, 43, on multiple charges, including forgery and drug possession, following a traffic stop on Tuesday afternoon in the area of E. Grand Ave. and Bolivar St.
Arrested and Charged:
- Amber Nicole Wage, 36:
- Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Forgery of a Financial Instrument
- Lamarcus Bernard Clayborn, 43:
- No Driver’s License
- No Insurance
- Forgery of a Financial Instrument
Investigation Details:
- Officers discovered a debit card and several checks in names other than Wage's possession.
- One fraudulent check was made out to Clayborn.
- A white substance found in Wage's possession tested positive for methamphetamine.
Public Safety Advisory:
The Marshall Police Department advises residents to take the following precautions to protect against check fraud:
- Secure personal checks.
- Regularly monitor bank statements.
- Use electronic payment methods when possible.
- Never leave blank spaces on a check.
- Avoid mailing checks from unsecured locations.
- Immediately report suspicious account activity to your financial institution.
- Never leave wallets or checks unattended in your vehicle.
- Always keep your vehicle locked.
