An Indiana resident faces federal charges after allegedly forging a Supreme Court document to dismiss his criminal case. Court documents reveal that Joshua M. Culver, also known by the alias ‘Maverick A. Young,’ was taken into custody in Colorado. A federal grand jury in Indiana indicted him on multiple charges including impersonating a federal officer and using a forged signature of Chief Justice John Roberts.
Culver reportedly filed a document, titled ‘Order of Dismissal With Prejudice,’ on September 24, 2025, in Grant County Superior Court, Indiana. The indictment alleges this document included a forged signature of Roberts and a counterfeit Supreme Court seal, aiming to legitimize the order.
The alleged scheme involving the nation’s highest court was not Culver’s first attempt to pass himself off as a federal official, prosecutors say.
Days before the forgery, Culver allegedly posed as a National Security Agency (NSA) agent when contacting the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office. According to the indictment, Culver used this false identity to make various requests, such as a welfare check on his daughter and gathering location details.
Prosecutors claim that on September 20, 2025, Culver called an individual’s workplace, identifying himself as a federal agent. He accused the person of obstructing a federal investigation and claimed they could be arrested for a federal felony. He also allegedly urged the employer to ensure the individual’s cooperation.
In January 2026, Culver purportedly presented himself as a ‘Special Master enforcing orders of the United States Supreme Court’ in a communication sent to the Lake County clerk. Prosecutors say that Culver demanded actions from the court, such as modifying vital records and dismissing existing cases and judgments against him.
In yet another alleged instance in February, Culver assumed another federal identity as the ‘Director of Tailored Access Operations.’ Documents filed in Lake County Superior Court portrayed Culver as a ‘federal asset.’ He issued demands including dismissing his case, revoking warrants, and requiring Lake County officials to comply with a supposed ‘federal audit.’
Culver’s arrest took place on August 21, and the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the District of Colorado is representing him. Efforts have been made to reach out to relevant offices for comments on the matter.
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