Two arrested following Burnham burglary and theft investigation

Allegedly connected with several burglaries, thefts, in Burnham area
Tue, 08/11/2015 - 3:30pm

    BURNHAM — Two men have been arrested following an investigation by the Waldo County Sheriff's Office into a series of burglaries and theft in the Burnham area.

    The investigation, conducted by Detective Gerald Lincoln and Deputy Jordan Tozier, led to the arrests of Caleb Roy, 22, of Burnham, and Colby Patterson, 22, of Burnham.

    Roy, who was arrested Aug. 6, has been charged with burglary and two counts of theft.

    Patterson was arrested Aug. 7, and has been charged with burglary, two counts of receiving stolen property and theft.

    A variety of items were reportedly stolen, including computers, tools, jewelry, and in one case, a firearm. Some of the property has reportedly been recovered.

    Despite the arrests, the investigation remains ongoing, according to Sheriff Jeffrey Trafton.

    "More charges are likely in the future for each subject as the investigation continues," he said, in a media report.


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