Boone Police Department arrested a Boone man on the charges of Forgery and Uttering.
Justin Daniel Duthie age 26 of Boone was arrested on 07/20/2010 for 16 counts of Forgery and Uttering.  The charges stem from an investigation alleging that Duthie had stolen some checks and passed them at several local businesses in Boone.  The investigation continues into Duthie’s activities and additional charges including narcotic charges may be forthcoming.
Duthie was taken before a Watauga County Magistrate where he was given a $10,000.00 secure bond and a court date of 08/20/2010.