Greeneville man Michael A. Ledford was arrested in Johnson City on a criminal simulation charge tied to a June 1 YMCA lot incident.
WHO:Michael A. Ledford, Greeneville resident
WHAT:Arrest on a Criminal Simulation charge related to an alleged fake-money scam involving Pokémon trading cards
WHEN:Jun 10, 2026 at 4:54 AM ET
WHERE:Greeneville, Tennessee (charge tied to YMCA parking lot incident); taken into custody in Johnson City, Tennessee
WHY:He was wanted for a Criminal Simulation charge stemming from an alleged fake $200 payment during a Pokémon trading card sale in the YMCA parking lot on June 1.
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