Sign Thefts

 

News Release

 

May 2, 2013

 

On April 1, 2013, the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office investigated seven separate incidents where stop signs were removed from intersections in the Town of Troy.  As a result of the investigation, Levi G. Butson, 20 years of age, from Sauk City, was charged with six counts of Criminal Damage To Property and six counts of Theft.  Sauk County Investigators recovered 15 road signs from Butson.  The signs included stop signs, road signs, and warning signs.

 

If convicted Butson could face 54 months of imprisonment, a fine up to $90,000 or both.

 

Anyone with information on these crimes or any other crime are encouraged to call the Sauk County Crime Stoppers at 1-888-TIP-SAUK (847-7285). Callers may be eligible for cash rewards and can remain anonymous.

 

 

 

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Sheriff Chip Meister