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Theft investigation nets 3 arrests in Villisca

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July 11th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Three people have been arrested in connection with an investigation into thefts in Villisca. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports 40-year-old Joseph Lamoni of Villisca, 20-year-old Justin Wagner of Farragut and an unidentified female juvenile were arrested Wednesday. The trio was taken into custody after law enforcement received tips from the public.

Authorities were able to locate stolen property in the vicinity of where the suspects were taken into custody. Officials say Lamoni faces Accessory after the fact, 2nd degree theft, and 5th degree theft charges. Wagner was being held at the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center on a valid Montgomery County warrant, and on charges of being an Accessory after the fact, and 5th degree theft.

The female was released on a juvenile citation, and awaiting a court decision.