Benton County, Oregon – A Keizer man was sentenced after a theft investigation involving stolen school equipment in Kings Valley.
According to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, a Benton County Circuit Court judge sentenced Lloyd Wayne Wright, 46, on Jan. 23 to 13 months with the Oregon Department of Corrections, followed by 12 months of post-prison supervision, after he pleaded guilty to theft in the first degree.
The conviction stemmed from a 2024 investigation into the theft of a riding lawn mower from Kings Valley Charter School. Deputies began investigating the case on May 10, 2024, after the mower was reported stolen from school property.
Authorities said the stolen mower was recovered on May 17, 2024, in Polk County. Wright was taken into custody the same day and lodged at the Benton County Jail, according to the sheriff’s office.
First-degree theft in Oregon typically involves property exceeding a specific value threshold or theft from protected locations, including schools.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to recover stolen property and hold individuals accountable through coordinated investigations.
For students, school staff, and families, the case underscores how thefts targeting educational facilities can disrupt daily operations and divert public resources.
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