Man jailed, Fire District 5 happy to get back stolen generator ||
MOSES LAKE, WASH. (15NOV2013) – The recent theft of a generator during a burglary at a local fire station was solved after a local metal recycler called the Sheriff’s Office.
Grant County Fire District #5’s station in Mae Valley was burglarized on Nov. 11 and a $1500 Honda generator was taken. Investigating deputies had a description of the stolen generator and had notified local metal recyclers.
On the morning of Nov. 14, J & K Auto Recyclers of Moses Lake called the Sheriff’s Office to report Tanner Gonsalez, 18 of Moses Lake, had tried to sell them the generator for $100.
Fire district staff went to J & K along with deputies, and verified the generator belonged to the fire district.
Deputies contacted Tanner Gonsalez at his family’s home in Moses Lake and subsequently arrested him. He faces charges of second-degree possession of stolen property and second-degree trafficking of stolen property.
“I really appreciate the help we receive from local metal recyclers, who have done a good job of calling us when possibly stolen property arrives at their facilities,” said Sheriff Tom Jones. “That cooperation has led to the closing of several theft and property crime cases countywide.”
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Grant County Sheriff’s Office at 509-754-2011 ext. 468, or send information to [email protected]. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
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Address/Location
Grant County Sheriff's Office
35 C St NW
Ephrata, WA 98823
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 509-754-2011
Kyle Foreman
Public Information Officer
[email protected]
509-760-3713