Sonic Counterfeit Bill Leads to Prison | Casper News

Casper News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 16, 2026 · 1m

A 46-year-old man, William de Jesus, tried to pay for a meal at Sonic with a fake ten-dollar bill — setting off a federal investigation that revealed he was part of a larger counterfeit currency ring. Initially hoping cooperation would reduce his potential five-year sentence, prosecutors weren’t convinced, and after discovering his broader involvement, they pushed for a harsher punishment. He ultimately received a two-year-and-six-month federal prison term — a compromise that acknowledged his cooperation but couldn’t erase the scale of his crime. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…