3 arrested in string of catalytic converter thefts in Bartholomew County
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) – Three people are in custody following a recent string of catalytic converter thefts in Bartholomew County.
According to the Columbus Police Department, 38-year-old Darren Morgan, Daniel Morgan,35 and 48-year-old Johnnie Hagan were arrested Wednesday.
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Deputies said the nearly 50 thefts started in late 2019.
On Tuesday, Feb. 4, officers with CPD and deputies with Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office spotted a vehicle thought to have been associated with the thefts.
As the investigation continued, authorities obtained and executed a search warrant for a Columbus motel.
During their search of three hotel rooms, tools and devices used to remove catalytic converters, a possible stolen catalytic converter, a handgun, drugs and drug paraphernalia were found.
All three face a number of preliminary charges.
Darren Morgan faces the following charges:
- Three counts of theft with a prior conviction
- Maintaining a common nuisance
- Possession of heroin
- Unlawful possession of a syringe
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Possession of marijuana
Daniel Morgan faces the following charges:
- Three counts of theft with a prior conviction
- Maintaining a common nuisance
- Unlawful possession of a syringe
- Possession of marijuana
Hagan faces the following charges:
- Three counts of theft
- Maintaining a common nuisance
- Possession of heroin
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