Peru Man Arrested on Theft Charges

PERU, IN- Wednesday, December 20, 2023, a criminal investigation by detectives with the Indiana State Police Peru Post resulted in the arrest of Byron Leon Cohee, 67, Macy, IN. 

In February 2023, Detectives began an investigation after receiving information of possible theft, by Cohee, of money from his employees. The investigation revealed that some funds withheld from Byron’s employee’s paychecks were allegedly not deposited into their retirement accounts. 

Byron was served a Miami Superior Court II arrest warrant alleging two felony charges for theft. He was incarcerated in the Miami County Jail.

Arrested and Charges:

  • Byron L. Cohee, 67, Macy, IN
  1. Theft, Level 6 Felony (2 counts)

Arresting Officer: Trooper Blake Sarver

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