The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a vehicle stolen from Anita. Officials say at around 9:12-p.m. Tuesday, they received word a 1998 Ford Escort was stolen from the parking lot of the CAM High School, in Anita. The car, owned by April Annette McAfee, of Anita, was recovered this (Wednesday) morning in a ditch near 640th and Fayette Road in Cass County. Officials say there are no suspects in this incident at this time.

The Audubon Police Department has released a list of arrests having occurred since January 1st. Officials say on Friday, Jan. 24th, 36-year old Christopher John Grogan, of Audubon, was arrested for Driving While Barred. Grogan was later released on a promise to appear in court.

On the 23rd, 32 year old Scott Eugene Krueger, of Audubon, was arrested  for Domestic Abuse Assault. Krueger was held to be seen by a magistrate at the Audubon County Sheriffs Office.

And on Jan. 1st, officers with the Audubon Police Department arrested 35 year old Richard Dean Beymer, of Audubon, for Interference with a City Official. He was later released on promise to appear in court.

Two people suspected of being involved in numerous rural burglaries in Shelby County have been charged in connection with the crimes. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says 52-year old John Piper and 31-year old Sara Grulke, both of Harlan, face two felony counts of Burglary in the 3rd degree and a felony count of Possession of an Offensive Weapon. Piper was being held in the Shelby County Jail on $35,000 bond.  Grulke has appeared before the magistrate and was released on her own recognizance.

Authorities say an investigation into the crimes which occurred over the past several months identified the suspects, who were specifically charged with a residential burglary in the 1800 block of Oak Road, and a second residential burglary in the 1100 block of Ironwood Road.

An investigation into the other burglary incidents remains ongoing.