November 1, 2016
LCSO Investigators and some of their counterparts from the
Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office worked together during the month of October
to arrest two suspected thieves. The
agencies’ shared information regarding two firearms, a chain saw and a portable
generator. These items were reported
stolen from a residence in the Chiefland area during September of this
year. The deputies learned that the
items had been pawned in Alachua County.
Through the joint investigation, probable cause to arrest Theresa Louise
Sapp (5-23-68) and her son-in-law, Joshua Ryan Hughes (6-21-87) was
developed.
Sapp and Hughes had gained the victim’s confidence by
performing work around his house. After
developing his trust, they stole the items when the victim was unaware.
GCSO Deputies and LCSO Investigator Mike McNeil helped
locate both subjects in Gilchrist County where they were taken into
custody. Both suspects will be facing
charges for Grand Theft, Burglary, and Possession of a Firearm by Convicted
Felon. They are being housed at the
Gilchrist County Detention Center awaiting transfer back to Levy County.
LCSO wishes to thank Sheriff Bobby Schultz and all the
entire staff at GCSO for their continuing assistance in multiple
investigations. Anyone with information
regarding the location of any stolen property or persons involved is urged to
contact the Levy County Sheriff’s Office at 352-486-5111 or anonymously through
Crime Stoppers.
"Know Something We
Don't" Call Crime Stoppers 1-877-349-8477
remain anonymous.