West Salem man accused of making fake mail keys gets probation for identity theft

A Polk County judge has sentenced a West Salem man to probation for having a fake driver’s license and agreed to drop a mail theft charge, with a prison sentence looming if he violates conditions.

Brett T. Regimbal, 49, pleaded guilty on Nov. 12 in Polk County Circuit Court to identity theft, a felony. Prosecutors dropped a charge of possession of mail theft, second-degree forgery and possession of a burglary tool or theft device as…