Three arrests made in connection to string of thefts in Ohio; One still wanted

MONROE COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Three people are in custody, and another is still wanted after a string of thefts in Monroe County.

According to officials, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office began receiving information on a series of break-ins and thefts at a property in Summit Township.

During the early stages of the investigation, officials say detectives gathered evidence that led to the identification of two suspects: Ryan D. Anderson of Barnesville and William “Darrell” Groves of Somerton.

Officials say on August 5, the sheriff’s office was notified of a suspicious vehicle at the Summit Township property, which led to Deputy Schuerman, Deputy Cook, and Detective Russell locating Anderson and an additional subject, Bryan S. Lucas, of Malaga, attempting to take additional items.

Anderson and Lucas were both arrested and transported to the Monroe County Jail.

In the days following, Detectives compiled additional information and evidence which was forwarded to the Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office who issued arrest warrants for two additional subjects, Kori L. Anderson, of Barnesville, for two counts of Complicity, and previous suspect Groves, for one count of Breaking and Entering, and one count of Theft.

Officials say that on August 8, Monroe County Detectives and Deputies, assisted by Belmont County Detectives, located Groves at his residence on Mason Road in Somerton, where he was arrested and transported to Monroe County Jail.

Currently, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on Kori Anderson’s whereabouts.

If you have any information, you can contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 740-472-1612, ext. 2.

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