Timothy G. Simms, 31, of Stow, was indicted for counterfeiting.
The indictment alleges that between July 2 and July 4, Simms did falsely make, forge, counterfeit and alter one or more obligations or other securities of the United States, with the intent to defraud.
If convicted, the defendant’s sentence will be determined by the Court after review of factors unique to this case, including the defendant’s prior criminal records, if any, the defendant’s role in the offense and the characteristics of the violation. In all cases, the sentence will not exceed the statutory maximum and in most cases it will be less than the maximum.
The investigation preceding the indictment was conducted by the United States Secret Service. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Henry F. DeBaggis.
An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
-- Northern District of Ohio