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Walnut Man Charged with Insurance Fraud and Perjury

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June 23rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau said Tuesday, 36-year old Trent Matthew Suhr, of Walnut, was arrested on two, Class-D Felony charges stemming from an investigation that began in March, 2020. Stuhr faces one count of Insurance Fraud – Presenting False Information, and one count of Perjury.

According to criminal complaints filed by the Insurance Fraud Bureau, Suhr made false statements in connection with a workers compensation insurance claim and during sworn testimony. On June 23, 2020, Suhr was arrested by the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office after an arrest warrant was issued by the Pottawattamie County District Court.

Suhr was booked into the Pottawattamie County Jail and later released on bond. His trial will be set at a future date.

No additional information will be provided at this time. Iowans with information about insurance fraud are encouraged to contact the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau at 515-242-5304.