A Woodward man has been charged with placing a false or forged lien on property in Alva.

On Nov. 23, the Woods County District Attorney’s Office requested an investigation into a possible fraudulent lien placed on a residence for repairs, prior to the sale of the home. The residence is located at 1804 Locust St. in Alva. The mechanic’s lien on this property was filed in the county clerk’s office on Nov. 9 and signed by Timothy David Cramer.

Woods County Deputy David Cummings was advised that Brenda Hood with Schuessler Insurance and Real Estate had paperwork related to the lien. He contacted H...