On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, the Price County Sheriff's Office received three burglary complaints, all based in the Township of Worcester.
It was believed the three burglaries were conducted by the same individual(s), because of the evidence at the scenes and the proximity to each other.
Items stolen were ATVs, chainsaws, gas cans, and water heaters, among other items.
On May 5, 2023, while serving a drug warrant at a residence in the Township of Worcester, officers located several items matching the descriptions of the stolen property. One man was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant.
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Sheriff Brian Schmidt believes that the "cooperative efforts of proactive traffic enforcement from the patrol staff, the unique and effective skillset possessed by the Price County K9 Unit, the dedication of the investigative staff, and the hard work from the Price County Special Response Team," all played a factor in this individual being caught. The investigation is ongoing.
Current charges that will be referred to the Price County District Attorney's Office include 21 counts of Felony Bail Jumping - Repeater, 3 counts of Theft - Repeater, 3 counts of Misdemeanor Bail Jumping - Repeater, 2 counts of Burglary - Repeater, 2 counts of Criminal Trespass to Property - Repeater, Forgery - Repeater, Burglary - Arming Self with Dangerous Weapon - Repeater, Possession of Burglarious Tools - Repeater, Receiving Stolen Property - Repeater, Criminal Trespass to Dwelling - Repeater, Operate Vehicle without Owner's Consent - Repeater, Felon in Possession of Firearm - Repeater, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
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