On Saturday, March 11, the Johnson County Sheriff’s office received a complaint of counterfeit $50 bills. Deputy Tim Clark received information that a person suspected of passing the bills was located at the Bull Creek Trade Center in Prestonsburg. The sheriff’s office is now in possession of approximately $1000 in fake money. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is working with Kentucky State Police to investigate the source of the counterfeit money. If you think you have received any counterfeit bills, please contact the Sheriff’s Office.