A third suspect is still at large. Your help is needed.
Latty, Ohio— A search warrant was executed at 910 Lewis Street yesterday in regards to a rash of recent breaking & enterings and theft offenses around the county. Approximately 30 residents were victimized since late October during this crime spree. Unlocked buildings and cars were the target of these suspects.
Cody Lee Johnson, age 26, and Ashley M. Thacker, age 24, were both arrested on related charges at 910 Lewis Street at the time of the search warrant. Johnson faces preliminary charges of Breaking & Entering, Felonies of the Fifth Degree, and Thacker was charged preliminarily with Receiving Stolen Property, First Degree Misdemeanors.
A third suspect, Michael W. Elders, age 29, has an active warrant as a result of this investigation for two counts of Breaking & Entering. Elders has not been apprehended at the time of this press release, and his address is unknown.
“I am pleased with my guys working this case. This was a team effort,” said Sheriff Jason K. Landers. “This type of thing takes a toll on us when we can’t catch the bad guys right away. Thank goodness we got a break in this investigation late last week that allowed my deputies to zero in on these thieves and put a stop to this activity,” said Landers.
“The people of this county can rest assured my staff is working hard to keep them safe, as well as their property. Oakwood Police Chief Mark Figert and Payne Police Chief Rodney Miller were team players during this investigation as well and I appreciate that,” said Sheriff Landers.
If anyone has information regarding this case or any other crime, please contact the sheriff’s office at 419-399-3791. You can also leave information via Facebook by searching Facebook/Paulding County Sheriff’s Office. View our website at www.pauldingohsheriff.com and leave an email for the sheriff. Or you may also leave an anonymous tip via the website by scrolling to the bottom of any page and clicking on “send us an anonymous tip.”
