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Sweet Home police are continuing to investigate reports of counterfeit money and have additional suspects.

Since the arrest of three suspects two weeks ago, police have received two new reports of counterfeit money, a total of 10 since Dec. 1.

The suspects have been charged with first-degree forgery for knowingly passing counterfeit bills.

“We still have suspects and several active investigations associated with individuals that have passed forged bills,” said Police Chief Jeff Lynn. “The belief right now is they’re coming from one location and being disseminated o...