On August 9th, 2025 at approximately 11:48 hrs. Deputies from the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle suspected of being stolen. The vehicle was reported stolen out of Lawrence, KS, on August 8th, 2025.Deputies made contact with the male driver, who admitted to stealing the vehicle and traveling to Vernon County. The swift action taken by the deputies ensured that the stolen property was recovered and the individual responsible was held accountable. The male suspect has been arrested and is currently in custody at the Vernon County Jail on an investigative hold. The case has been forwarded to the prosecutor’s office for formal charges.
The suspect's name will be released once formal charges are filed.
ALL SUSPECTS ARE INOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN THE COURT OF LAW.
