Hiawatha Man Facing Burglary and Theft Charges
09/24/2013

(KNZA)--A 31-year-old Hiawatha man is in custody, facing burglary and theft charges.

Brandon Sweet was arrested last week by the Brown County Sheriff’s Department on a warrant for one count each of burglary, felony theft and misdemeanor theft.

Sweet is accused of breaking into a machine shed at 1923 215th Street in rural Hiawatha.  Taken were an ATV, chainsaw, socket set and gasoline.  The loss was placed at more than $1,000, but less than $25,000.

Sweet is also accused of stealing two cell phones belonging to another individual.

A preliminary hearing in the case is set for Wednesday.

Sweet remains in the Brown County Jail on $25,000 bond.   


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