The Storm Lake Police Department was dispatched yesterday (Tuesday) for a report of an individual using counterfeit money. According to law enforcement, the incident occurred at Beer Thirty in Storm Lake. Upon arrival, officers spoke with employees who alleged 21-year-old Melissa Menisor attempted to purchase merchandise with a counterfeit $100 bill. Authorities seized the fake money, and after further investigation, Menisor reported she was provided the bill by a 16-year-old juvenile who was accompanying her. Officials say after more digging, they found out the 16-year-old male possessed more counterfeit bills and possibly used them at other Storm Lake Businesses. Both Menisor and the juvenile male were taken into custody without incident. The juvenile was issued a referral for forgery, a class D felony, and was released to a parent pending an appearance in juvenile court. Menisor was transported to the Buena Vista County Jail, where she was charged with forgery, a class D felony. Menisor is being held on a $5,000 bond. The incident remains under investigation, and additional charges are possible.
