On 06/14/2019 the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a theft that had occurred in the Palo Alto County Jail. Following an investigation into the incident the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office charged Dalton James Lewis, 22, of Cylinder with Theft in the 5th degree, a simple misdemeanor. Lewis remained in the Palo Alto County Jail to await his initial appearance before a magistrate.
A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.