On 5-21-2016 at 1:13 p.m., the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office investigated a burglary of the consession stand at the Field of Dreams Complex south of Emmetsburg. During the burglary a window was broken and items were stolen from the building.
During the investigation 3 suspects were identified and on 05-24-2016 two 17 year old males from Emmestsburg were cited into juvenile court. Both males were charged with Burglary 3rd Degree, class “D” Felony and released to the custody of a guardian.
On 5-26-2016 at 1:13 p.m., the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office arrested 18 year old Alexander J. Deford of Emmetsburg, on a valid Palo Alto County warrant for Burglary in the 3rd Degree, class “D” Felony in connection to the same incident. Deford was not able to post the $9750.00 bond and was jailed.
The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office was assisted in the investigation by the Emmetsburg Police Department.