3 arrested in Wayne Co. burglary investigation

3 arrested in Wayne Co. burglary investigation
Published: Dec. 3, 2024 at 6:35 AM CST

WAYNE CO., Ill. (WFIE) - Wayne County deputies say a burglary investigation has ended with three people in jail.

Deputies say they found two of the suspects, Mitchell Leas and Gage Roth last month in a vehicle.

Inside, authorities say they found stolen power tools, ammo, meth, and digital scales.

Deputies say a search of Lea’s house led to them finding two stolen guns and a stolen laptop.

Authorities say that search led them to another home and a shed owned by David Hudgens Jr.

Inside, deputies say they found a large number of stolen items.

All three are facing multiple charges.