Duo arrested following foiled burglary attempt

  • Justin Merrill
    Justin Merrill
  • Lacey Powell
    Lacey Powell
Shortly after Cherokee County Deputies were dispatched to suspicious activity at a vacant home north of Galena just before 2:30 p.m. Monday, a Baxter Springs duo was taken into custody after their mid-afternoon burglary attempt was foiled. Upon the first deputy’s arrival, he apprehended a suspect who was allegedly attempting to cut the catalytic converter from a vehicle. The deputy then began…

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