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— Phony money found in purse, police say

A Little Rock woman questioned by police Friday afternoon said she had a BB gun in her purse, and when officers checked, they found five counterfeit $20 bills inside, police said.

Argie Renee Fletcher, 25, of 1512 Buchanan St., No. 12, was charged with five counts of firstdegree forgery and loitering.

Officers spotted Fletcher in the 5500 block of Asher Avenue about 4 p.m. Friday. While investigating the loitering charge, they found the counterfeit money.

Fletcher was released after posting $10,500 bail.

Arkansas, Pages 26 on 05/18/2008

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