Two accused of writing about $18,000 in fraudulent checks on account of local tree service

Two accused of writing about $18,000 in fraudulent checks on account of local tree service

DETROIT LAKES — Dustin James Differding, 37, of rural Detroit Lakes, and Brandin Wassather, 46, of Frazee have each been charged in Becker County District Court with one count of felony theft by swindle and one count of felony check forgery. According to court records, On Nov. 12, 2025, the owner of a tree removal service contacted the Becker County Sheriff’s Office and reported that about $18,000 in fraudulent checks had been written on his tr…