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Martin faces identity theft charge

Bond raised from $1K to $10K

GRAND COULEE - A Grand Coulee man arraigned Tuesday in Lincoln County Superior Court is accused of using his brother's identity during a traffic stop earlier this year.

Joshua James Martin, 41, pleaded not guilty to one count of second-degree identity theft, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

He was assigned a court-appointed public defender, Dave Hearrean.

"I strongly encourage you to maintain regular contact with Mr. Hearrean," Judge Adam Walser told Martin.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Bruce Cox said Martin initially faced a summons for failure to appear an...

 
 

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