MADRAS, OR -- A 15-year-old from Warm Springs faces criminal charges following a string of break-ins. On October second, Jefferson County deputies along with members Madras Police, with assistance from the Warm Springs Police Department, began investigating several burglaries in the City of Madras, where several items were stolen.
At about 3:45 a.m. Sunday, a person broke the window of the Shell gas station at 5th and B Street. Police say the teen took several items and returned to the station at 4:30 a.m. to commit a second burglary.
At approximately 5:15am, investigators believe the same teen broke the window at Pioneer Cannabis at 5th and C St in Madras stealing several items before being chased by a Jefferson County deputy. The suspect was not caught, but was later identified through leads developed by Officer Alonso of the Madras Police Department and Detective Roth of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. After interviewing the suspect the teen was arrested and charged with Burglary 2, Theft 3 and Criminal Mischief 2.
Additionally, investigators charged the juvenile with unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed firearm, unlawful use of a weapon and disorderly conduct related to a fight that occurred at the fair in July of this year.
Anyone who may have additional information on these crimes are encouraged to contact Det. Roth at 541-475-6520 or Officer Alonso at 541-475-2201.
