The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports three men were arrested Monday in connection with a break-in and burglary at the CAM School in Anita, on Oct. 20th, during which tools, welders, and other industrial items were stolen. As the result of a search warrant, 18-year old Kane Melvin Cooley, of Anita, 33-year old Daniel Eugene Long, Sr., of Anita, and 19-year old Jacob Hoyt Way, of Guthrie Center, were arrested on Felony charges that include:Theft 1st Degree, Conspiring to Commit a Nonforcible Felony, and Burglary 3rd Degree.

Jacob Way

Daniel Long, Sr.

Kane Cooley

In addition, Long faces a felony charge of Theft 2nd Degree with regard to a reported burglary and theft in Anita on September 11th, 2017. He was also arrested on three previous District Court warrants for Failure to Appear. Cooley was additionally charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, which took place earlier in the day on October 23rd.

All three men were taken to the Cass County Jail. Cooley remains held on $23,000 bond; Long remains held on $31,000 bond; and Way remains held on $20,000 bond.