On
Saturday, June 14, William Dane, 44, Flemington, was arrested on a St.
Clair County warrant charging him with a class C felony of
theft/stealing-value is $500 or more but less than $25,000. The charge
stems from an investigation that started on June 13 when a St. Clair
County deputy was on routine patrol near Collins. The deputy observed a
stranded motorist pulled in a driveway alongside Highway 54, across the
road from Mike's Wrecker Service. The deputy stopped to assist and two
people were identified. The registration information from the vehicle
was obtained and the deputy cleared the scene and continued patrolling. A
follow up investigation by the deputy revealed evidence a stealing had
occurred.
The investigation led to the recovery
of several radiators and batteries at Dane’s residence in Polk County.
Mike Garlett Sr. from Mike’s Wrecker Service was contacted and
identified the property. The value of the items was estimated at $5,705.
On June 13, an arrest warrant was also
issued for Brandon Burton, 30, Weaubleau, for his alleged involvement in
the case. Burton is charged with a class C felony of theft/stealing. He
has not been arrested at this time.
