The Alexandria Police Department has made arrests in recent burglary, theft, and vandalism cases.
Chief Mark Collins says 34 year old James Steven Leduc of Alexandria is charged with burglary and theft under $500 as the result of an investigation in which a chainsaw, gas can, and miscellaneous landscaping chemicals were stolen from a business on Nashville Highway. Bond for Leduc is set at $40,000. More charges are expected. Chief Collins says the case was investigated as a cooperative effort with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department that resulted in several recent burglaries being solved.
Meanwhile, 22 year old Justin L. Thomas of Watertown was arrested for vandalism by the Alexandria Police Department on August 17th after officers responded to Gin Alley Apartments on August 13th where it was reported that Thomas had attempted to pry open a door causing damage to the door and frame. His bond is $2,500 and the court date is August 27th.
Alexandria Police charged four juveniles for aggravated burglary and theft over $1,000 on August 20th as the result of an investigation of a home burglary on Academy Avenue that occurred on July 14th where it was reported that approximately $600 in cash and coins, miscellaneous jewelry, and a video camera were taken.
Anyone having any information on any criminal activity in Alexandria should contact the Alexandria Police Department at 529-2700.
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