Sep 26, 2021

3 jailed after Kansas burglary, theft investigation

Posted Sep 26, 2021 1:25 AM
Leister-photo Dickinson Co.
Leister-photo Dickinson Co.

DICKINSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating 3 suspects in connection with two burglary cases, four theft cases and two drug-related cases.

On Friday morning, the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas Highway Patrol and Salina Police Department executed search warrants related to stolen property, burglary, drug and weapons violations at a residence and property located at 2510 Oat Road, in Chapman, according to Sheriff Jerry Davis.

Officers took 46-year-old Scott Lambert L. Leister of rural Chapman  into custody at the location for an outstanding probation violation warrant issued by the Geary County District Court.

Deputies recovered property related to burglary and theft cases in Dickinson and Saline Counties, drugs and a firearm .

Leister is being held on requested charges of Felony theft, Burglary, Felony Criminal Damage to Property Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia and Criminal possession of a firearm.

Snyder-photo Dickinson Co.
Snyder-photo Dickinson Co.

Information obtained during the initial execution of the warrants led the Sheriff’s Office to a second location, 862 1000 Avenue, Hope, Kansas where additional search warrants were executed. Deputies took 44-year-old Jeramiah L. Snyder and 32-year-old and Sarah B. James of rural Hope into custody.

James-photo Dickinson Co.
James-photo Dickinson Co.

Snyder is being held on requested charges of  Felony theft greater than $100,000, Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, Felony possession of drug paraphernalia, No drug tax stamp, Misdemeanor possession of marijuana,, Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, Criminal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon,

 James is jailed on requested charges of  Felony theft – greater than $100,000, Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, Felony possession of drug paraphernalia, No drug tax stamp, Misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.