On March 24th, 2018 the Wabash County Sheriff's Office was called to the Lancaster Christian School reference a break in. After forcing their way inside the Christian School, the offenders took a sum of cash and checks. K9 Roy was used for an article search to locate any items of evidentiary value around the perimeter of the building. A trooper with the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Investigations Unit also responded to process the scene.
On April 18th, 2018 two suspects were identified and interviews conducted. Following those interviews 23 year old Justin K. Prater, of Lancaster and 36 year old Joseph A. Stevens also of Lancaster were taken into custody. Both Prater and Stevens made court apperances today in Wabash County Circuit Court and charged with Burglary a Class 1 Felony. Bond has been set at $40,000 or 10%, $4,000 cash.
36 year old Joseph A. Stevens of Lancaster
23 year old Justin K. Prater, of Lancaster