Man arrested after allegedly using fake money at Clinton County business

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CLINTON COUNTY, Ky. – The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on forgery and drug charges Thursday.

According to a release, CCSO began an investigation after counterfeit money was reported at a Clinton County business.

Sheriff Ricky Marcum says a search warrant was obtained and led to the arrest of 70-year-old Jack Renoir.

Renoir’s is charged with:
  • Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 1st Degree
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree — Methamphetamine
  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree — Methamphetamine
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Cultivation of Marijuana, Less Than 5 Plants, 1st Offense
  • Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
  • Criminal Possession of a Destructive Device / Booby Trap Device
  • Possession or Use of a Radio Capable of Sending or Receiving Police Messages

Sheriff Marcum says the investigation is ongoing and additional charges are pending.

Renoir is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.