A La Harpe man faces felony theft charges after a joint investigation by the Hancock and Henderson County sheriff’s offices.
According to a press release from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, deputies have been investigating numerous thefts in the La Harpe area which resulted in the arrest of William D. Miller, 42, La Harpe. Theft reports included stolen tools, trailers, equipment, machinery and other items.
A cooperative effort with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office led to the recovery of a trailer, stolen from rural La Harpe, near Gladstone.
An arrest warrant was sought for Miller for felony theft. Deputies also learned through the investigation that Miller was alleged to be in possession of stolen items at his residence, 101 N. B Street, La Harpe. A search warrant for the premises was sought and granted by the court. On April 1, at approximately 4:35 p.m., the search warrant was executed, Miller was located and placed under arrest.
Numerous items were recovered during the search and collected as evidence. This investigation is ongoing and further charges are expected to be filed.
All persons who are arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
