United States Attorney John C. Richter
Western District of Oklahoma

March 25, 2009

CONTACT: Bob Troester
               405/553-8999

MAY TRIAL DATE FOR TECUMSEH WOMAN INDICTED FOR FORGING CHECKS AND IDENTITY THEFT

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—John C. Richter, United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma, announced that MISTI D. MILLER, 29, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, was arraigned yesterday in United States District Court after being indicted by a federal grand jury last week on six counts involving forging of checks and identify theft.  According to the indictment, in September of 2004 Miller is alleged to have made four forged checks with intent to deceive Milestone Construction Company, Inc., and First Capital Bank in Guthrie, Oklahoma.  The checks were in the amounts of $801.17, $895.46, $1,038.62 and $1,236.05.  Miller is also charged with two counts of identity theft for using another person’s name and address to obtain money or property by false pretenses.

At her arraignment, Miller entered a plea of not guilty, was released on bond, and a May 11, 2009, trial date was set by the Court.

If convicted, Miller faces up to 15 years on the identity theft counts and up to 10 years on the forged check counts. The public is reminded that the indictment is merely an accusation and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Reference is made to the indictment for further information.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Sanford C. Coats.