Two persons are going through prices in Indiana in reference to a sequence of thefts of bronze veteran markers from headstones from varied veteran burial areas within the Hoosier State.
Terry Wooden, 53, and Breanna Puentez, 25, have been taken into custody Friday after not less than 15 grave markers from six completely different cemeteries in La Porte County final month have been reported stolen whereas one other was reportedly broken, the La Porte County Sheriff’s Workplace stated in a information launch.
Each suspects are going through a number of felony counts of theft and cemetery mischief.
The sheriff’s workplace publicly introduced the investigation into the stolen grave markers on Aug. 28 and urged residents to go to the grave websites of deceased veterans. The subsequent day, the company stated investigators acquired credible data figuring out a suspect.
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Terry Wooden, 53, and Breanna Puentez, 25, are going through felony counts of theft and cemetery mischief. (La Porte County Sheriff’s Workplace)
Detective Jake Koch, a veteran himself, led the investigation, which revealed that the grave markers have been taken from cemeteries in Union Mills, Rolling Prairie, Carmel, Pinola, Greenwood and St. Stan’s.
Investigators offered proof to the La Porte County Prosecuting Legal professional’s Workplace and later to La Porte County Circuit Courtroom, the place possible trigger was discovered for Wooden’s arrest.
The “Justice, Peace, and Salute” operation was executed Friday within the 400 block of Andrew Avenue in La Porte, the place Wooden was arrested, and extra proof was collected.
The investigation revealed that the grave markers have been taken from cemeteries in Union Mills, Rolling Prairie, Carmel, Pinola, Greenwood and St. Stan’s. (iStock)
Later that day, Puentez was taken into custody and charged in reference to the thefts.
“This type of criminal behavior is disgusting, unacceptable, and will not be tolerated in La Porte County! It is the hope of the entire Sheriff’s Office that because of the diligent and thorough investigation by Detectives Koch and Banic, justice will be served to both accused subjects. Hopefully, US Veterans, both deceased and living, can find peace and comfort with these arrests, and with that, we salute them for their service,” Capt. Derek J. Allen stated in a press release.
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Each suspects have been booked into the La Porte County Jail. (iStock)
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Each suspects have been booked into the La Porte County Jail.
Wooden is being held on a $15,005 cash-only bond, whereas Puentez shouldn’t be eligible for bond as a result of she was out on bond.
