2 Plead Guilty in Scheme That Stole, Sold Construction Gear
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — A father and son-in-law in eastern South Dakota have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a scheme in which they stole and sold construction equipment.
The Brookings Register reports that 25-year-old Daniel Roberts and his father-in-law, 42-year-old Larry Paxton, have been charged with one count of grand theft. Each faces up to 10 years in prison.
Authorities say the men in December stole two trailers from Brookings businessmen and two spools of wire belonging to Brookings Municipal Utilities. The Brookings County men admitted to cutting one of the trailers and selling the aluminum pieces for scrap. The wire was sold for scrap, too.
The value of the stolen items is about $7,000.
Other charges were dismissed as part of a plea deal. They are scheduled to be sentenced March 24.
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