Stolen Vehicles/Trailers Recovered

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WABASH, Ind. – On November 11, 2016, at approximately 5:54 p.m. Wabash City Police were notified of suspicious activity at the old GDX property located at 1 General Street. Wabash City Police second shift officers responded and located a male who identified himself as the owner of the property. Wabash City Police continued their investigation of the male and the owner of the property. A short time later, Sgt. Kevin Evenson observed a truck pulling a trailer with a car on the trailer leaving the property.   Sgt. Evenson alleges the trailer did not have any plates. Sgt. Evenson initiated a traffic stop on the combination vehicle. The alleged driver was identified as Scott A. Ruddle, 43, Whiteland, Indiana. The investigation continued and Sgt. Evenson alleges he located the VIN plate removed from the vehicle. While officers were investigating this traffic stop Miami County was notified of another vehicle possibly traveling in front of this vehicle. The investigation continued and Wabash Police allege that the truck, trailer, and car are all stolen. Ruddle was transported to Wabash County Jail where he is being held on a 72 hour hold for criminal charges. A subsequent investigation in Miami County also recovered a two stolen trucks and a trailer. This investigation is still ongoing while owners of all the vehicles are still being located. Assisting with this case was Detective John Krhin, Patrolman Jason Mooney, Probationary Patrolman Drew Bender, and Wabash County Sheriff’s Department.

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