By Bonnie Culverhouse
Webster Parish Sheriff’s Criminal Investigative Division has arrested a local man for breaking into a business and stealing items for his drug habit.
Michael Joe Reeves, 50, of the 300 block of Penal Farm Rd., Minden, is charged with 2 counts of simple criminal damage and simple burglary and an outstanding warrant for illegal possession of stolen things.
Sheriff Jason Parker said a local business on La. Hwy. 531 reported a break-in on April 16.
“The suspect entered the building by breaking the front door glass with a large stone causing almost $400 in damages,” said Parker. “Upon entry, the suspect took a power washer and three leaf blowers valued at more than $1,450.”
On April 29, a Sibley Road business reported a break-in where the suspect entered the same way, causing $800 worth of damage.
“The suspect took a garden tiller valued at more than $275,” said the sheriff. “On May 30, detectives Phillip Krouse and Tommy Kemp interviewed Reeves in reference to both break-ins. He admitted to breaking into both locations, stating he has a ‘very bad crack cocaine addiction’ and was stealing the items to support his habit.”
This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
