(KNZA)--An Atchison man charged in connection with a string of burglaries in the southeast part of Brown County in 2024 has entered into a plea agreement, canceling a jury trial that had been set for next week in the case.

According to court documents, 42-year-old Richard Croft pleaded guilty July 24th in Brown County District Court to three counts of burglary.

In exchange for the plea, one count of felony theft and two counts of misdemeanor theft were dismissed.

Sentencing was set for October 6th.

Croft was arrested last November following a joint investigation by the Brown County Sheriff's Department and several surrounding law enforcement agencies.

Stolen property from the Brown County burglaries was recovered after a search warrant was served in Jefferson County.

Croft remains free on a $5,000 own recognizance bond.