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Trustee says mail-theft suspect arrested, escaped from rehab and now has warrant

Village of Makanda Board of Trustees · August 6, 2024
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Summary

Trustee Wolff reported a mail-theft suspect was arrested and sentenced to a rehab facility in Indiana, escaped after removing ankle cuffs and now has an outstanding warrant; he said he will coordinate with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department.

Trustee Wolff updated the board on a mail-theft investigation involving a local suspect. He said the individual had been arrested and sentenced to a rehab facility in Indiana, but escaped after removing ankle cuffs and is now the subject of a warrant. Trustee Wolff said he would continue to coordinate with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department.

Trustee Wolff noted that mail theft is a federal offense and that he had made multiple phone calls and sent a letter as part of the effort to get the individual professional help. The minutes record the existence of a warrant but do not include additional investigative or court details.