On January 4th 2024 the Cass County Sheriff’s Office conducted multiple search warrants of properties located in Cass County and Montgomery County. The warrants stemmed from theft cases involving property in Nebraska and Iowa. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by: Iowa State Patrol, ISP Auto Theft Division, ISP K9 division, ISP Motor Vehicle Enforcement, Gage County Sheriff’s Office (Nebraska), Montgomery County K9, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Atlantic Police Department, Cass County Drone Team, and Cass County Communications Center.

As a result of the investigations Lydell Murray, 46 of Griswold was charged with Theft 1st degree a class C felony. Murray was also charged with multiple traffic violations after attempting to evade law enforcement. The investigation is still ongoing and other charges are pending at this time.

**A criminal charge is merely and accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law**