HOBART | Next time, Kevin Russell may want to ask God to give him cash.

The 21-year-old Gary resident was arrested Monday after trying to cash a check for $50,000 that he said was given to him by "his Father," Hobart Police Detective Jeff White said. The check was signed "King Savior, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Servant."

He was charged with one count attempted check fraud and one count intimidation, both Class D felonies, and one count resisting law enforcement, a Class A misdemeanor. He faces a maximum sentence of seven years.

Police were called to Chase Bank, 1800 E. 80th, about 4 p.m. after Russell tried to cash the check, which was written on an invalid Bank One check with no imprint, White said. Russell had several other checks with him that were signed the same way but made out in different dollar amounts, including one for $100,000.

Russell allegedly struggled with police as they tried to detain him, White said, and then threatened police as they transported him to the Hobart Police Department.

"I've heard about God giving out eternal life, but this is the first time I've heard of Him giving out cash," White said.