The Osage County Sheriff’s Office reported that two suspects have been arrested in connection with several burglaries and thefts reported between Jan. 3 and Jan. 5, 2025, near Osage City and one near Overbrook.
A sheriff’s office press release said deputies and investigators began working diligently to gather information and follow leads, and developed key information regarding potential suspects involved in these crimes. A search warrant was executed and most of the stolen property was recovered, the release said. Arrested as suspects in the crimes were Colton R. Hill, 23, Osage City, and Brian R. Stevenson, 52, Pomona.
Hill was arrested by the sheriff’s office Jan. 5 and booked into the Osage County Jail on charges of driving while suspended, operating a vehicle without registration or with expired tag, attempted burglary, burglary, and theft of property or services.
Stevenson was arrested Jan. 8 on charges of attempted burglary, burglary, and theft of property or services.
Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells said his office is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the community, and is actively investigating all angles in relation to these incidents.
“We encourage residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity they may observe in the area,” Wells said. “Remember, if you see something, say something.”
Anyone with any information about the incidents is asked to contact the Osage County Sheriff’s Office at 785-828-3121 or Crime Stoppers at 877-OSCRIME (877-672-7463).
How can you be a Crime Stopper? Anytime you have knowledge of criminal activities, illegal drug activities, or someone who committed a crime, call Crime Stoppers and report it. Anyone who calls 877-OSCRIME (877-672-7463) with information about a crime is given a code number. Callers don’t have to tell who they are, just what they know. If the information results in an arrest or warrant being issued, the caller is eligible to receive a cash reward.
