On Saturday, August 9th, 2025 at approximately 11:48 a.m., Deputies from the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle suspected of being stolen. The vehicle was reported stolen out of Lawrence, KS, on August 8th, 2025.
Vernon
County Deputies made contact with the male driver, who admitted to stealing the
vehicle and traveling to Vernon County. The swift action taken by the deputies
ensured that the stolen property was recovered and the individual responsible
was held accountable.
The male
suspect has been arrested and is currently in custody at the Vernon County Jail
on an investigative hold. The case has been forwarded to the prosecutor’s
office for formal charges.
The
suspect's name will be released once formal charges are filed.
