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Police Say Ames Man Writes Bad Checks to Buy a Truck, Car and Snowmobiles
Justin Nelson faces multiple counts of theft for allegedly writing bad checks.

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Justin Nelson faces multiple counts of theft for allegedly writing bad checks.

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