Auburn, Ala. - On Nov. 18, 2022 Auburn Police arrested Joseph Lamar Wilson, age 34, from Opelika, AL on felony warrants for possession of a forged instrument third degree, theft of property third degree and identity theft. On Nov. 19, 2022, Auburn Police arrested Salisia Carle Martin, age 33, from Auburn, AL for the same charges.

The arrests stem from Auburn Police receiving a report from a business located in the 1100 block of Ware drive. Personnel associated with the business reported that multiple checks had been forged using the business’ account information. During the investigation, Police determined that multiple suspects cashed the forged checks at different locations.

Wilson and Martin were developed as suspects, identified and arrested in association with their involvement in cashing the forged checks.

Wilson and Martin were both transported to the Lee Count Jail and held on an $8,000 bond.

Joseph Lamar Wilson

Salisia Carle Martin

All defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.