Linda Adams Cartee, 58, was taken into custody Tuesday morning on 88 outstanding warrants from 2006 and 2007 for failing to appear after allegedly writing "worthless checks."
An Alabama woman is behind bars after 18 years on the run for failing to appear after allegedly writing "worthless checks."
Authorities arrested 58-year-old Linda Adams Cartee on 88 outstanding warrants from 2006 and 2007. Cartee, of Trinity, was taken into custody Tuesday morning on the warrants. Trinity is in the Decatur Metropolitan area and is about 40 miles from Huntsville.
Alabama Woman Arrested After 18 Years on the Run for Worthless Checks
According to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, the warrants included 39 counts of issuing a worthless check and 49 counts of failing to appear for issuing a worthless check.
Morgan County Sheriff’s Office officials told Fox News Digital that their Fugitive Unit received a tip about a wanted subject. The tip led to Cartee’s arrest.
Alabama Woman Arrested After 18 Years on the Run for Worthless Checks
Cartee was arrested and booked in the Morgan County Jail, where she is being held on a $133,900 bond.
It is unclear why Cartee failed to appear in court after being charged with the worthless check offenses. She has not yet been formally charged with any new crimes.
Alabama Woman Arrested After 18 Years on the Run for Worthless Checks
Cartee’s arrest is a reminder that even those who have been on the run for many years can eventually be brought to justice. Thanks to the hard work of law enforcement officers, Cartee will now have to face the consequences of her alleged crimes.
In addition to the worthless check charges, Cartee may also face other charges, such as identity theft or fraud. These charges could be related to her alleged use of false names or addresses while she was on the run.
Cartee’s case is a warning to others who may be thinking about skipping out on their court appearances. The consequences of doing so can be severe, and it is never too late for the law to catch up with you.
