On March 23rd, 2025 at approximately 0926 the Wabash County Sheriff's Office responded to 204 N 3rd. St. in Allendale reference a burglary. The tenant had been gone for a couple of days and advised that he was in the process of moving out. The tenant found the home to be completely trashed. "Trashed" as in garbage had been thrown throughout the residence. Other items within the home and on the outside of the home had been broken and some items were taken from the residence as well. The home incurred substantial damage due to the trash being strewn all over and for the amount of time, it sat within the house.The responding deputy canvassed the neighborhood looking for any potential witness and/or surveillance footage of the area. During the investigation a number of suspects were developed. Deputies conducted interviews of the suspects that were identified.
On 04.24.25 Wabash County State's Attorney Kelli Storckman filed charges of Theft over $500, 2 counts of Criminal damage to property in excess of $10,000, against 3 juveniles. The juveniles have been summoned to court and notified of their charges. The investigation continues with the possibility of additional defendants.