Arapaho, OK — Authorities in Custer County have issued a felony charge against an Illinois woman accused of obtaining nearly $5,000 through fraudulent means.

According to court documents, Drea A. Lindsey, 21, of Addison, Illinois, has been charged with Obtaining Cash or Merchandise by Bogus Check/False Pretenses, a felony under Oklahoma law. Prosecutors allege that Lindsey forged the signature of another individual on a personal check and deposited the funds—totaling $4,920.43—into her account on December 30, 2024.

The case came to light on January 7, 2025, when authorities responded to a report of a fraudulent transaction. The alleged victim stated the check had originally been written as a payment to a service provider but was instead deposited into Lindsey’s account.

A subpoena for financial records later confirmed the deposit. When contacted by law enforcement, Lindsey reportedly stated she had recently opened the account but claimed she had not physically deposited or cashed the check.

An arrest warrant was issued for Lindsey on March 10, 2025, with a bond set at $2,500. Court records indicate she has no prior criminal history.

This case remains under investigation.