Two from Hancock County arrested on theft, burglary charges

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BY PCC STAFF

HANCOCK COUNTY - Two Hancock County residents have been arrested in connection with burglary and thefts earlier this week.

Hancock County Sheriff Travis Duffy reported that on Monday February 7, sheriff’s deputies took a report of a retail theft at the Warsaw, Dollar General. An investigation into this matter was ongoing when a report of a burglary came in from 715 Crawford Street in Warsaw, IL on February 8, 2022 at approximately 6 p.m.

GOLLIHER

Two suspects were taken into custody a short time later.

Kristen M. Golliher, age 36, was taken into custody at 700 Tompkins Street in Warsaw.

Joseph D. Leeper, age 46, fled that scene on foot and was later taken into custody at 16 Geode Drive in Warsaw, IL.

After further investigation into both reports Golliher was charged with Burglary for the Crawford Street incident and Leeper was charged with Retail Theft - Enhanced for the Dollar General incident. Golliher also had an active failure to appear warrant.

LEEPER

Golliher and Leeper both were lodged in the Hancock County Jail and had an initial court appearances Wednesday. Leeper’s bond was set at $2500 10% to apply. Golliher’s bond will be set by the court Thursday

Both investigations are ongoing and further charges may be filed.

All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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