Parke County, IN – A 37-year-old Marshall man has been arrested following a residential burglary investigation that began earlier this week, according to the Parke County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to a reported burglary on Thursday, December 26, around 7:15 p.m., along U.S. 41 near Bloomingdale, officials said. After developing leads, investigators identified Justin Ricketts, 37, of Marshall, as the primary suspect.
According to authorities, Ricketts came to the Parke County Sheriff’s Office lobby around 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, to conduct a scheduled video visit with his incarcerated girlfriend. Before the visit began, deputies arrested Ricketts on charges of burglary and theft.
The Sheriff’s Office stated that Ricketts is currently being held without bond at the Parke County Jail. No additional details were immediately released about the property taken or whether other suspects may be involved.
The Parke County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the case.
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