On January 17, 2026, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a fraud incident that had occurred.
Following the investigation, charges were sought against Christopher Wayne Strickland for two counts of felony obtain property by false pretense and two counts of felony uttering a forged instrument, and the magistrate found probable cause to issue a warrant for arrest.
On March 17, 2026, Strickland was located, arrested, and transported to the Randolph County Detention Center, where he was served his warrant for arrest and issued no bond. A first appearance was set for March 18, 2026, in Randolph County District Court.
Name of Defendant:
Christopher Wayne Strickland
Age: 36