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Two-State Theft Ring Busted

SULLIVAN COUNTY, IN - On November 27, 2020 Sullivan County Sheriff’s Deputy Cole Boatright learned of a backhoe stolen from Crawford County, IL stashed at a residence in Sullivan County.

Deputy Boatright consulted with Prosecutor Ann Mischler before obtaining a search warrant from Sullivan County Circuit Court.

Deputies from Sullivan County, along with the Indiana State Police executed the search warrant on the property.

During the search several ATV’s, tools, a trailer and a backhoe were found on the property, all previously reported stolen in both Lawrence and Crawford County, IL.

Methamphetamine and other drug paraphernalia was also found during the search.

Daniel Snyder -28, of Bridgeport, IL was arrested for multiple counts of felony theft, Dealing Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Syringes.

Snyder is currently incarcerated at the Sullivan County Jail with a $95,000 cash bond.

Assisting: Indiana State Police and Edington’s Wrecker Service.

All persons accused of a crime are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.