Tahlequah Daily Press

Local News

June 3, 2009

Area pair hit with stolen property charges

By BOB GIBBINS

Press Staff Writer

A man and woman charged with knowingly concealing stolen property face a July court appearance after being arraigned Tuesday afternoon.

Dustin Hicks, 43, and Sandra Colleen Ketcher, 59, are charged with concealing several coins and a lug wrench on May 14. The coins and wrench were stolen the same day from Bryce Felts.

Hicks, who has a Wagoner address, and Ketcher, of Welling, are not charged with the theft of the property.

The case was investigated by Tahlequah police. Hicks’ bond was set at $10,000 and Ketcher’s is set at $3,000.

Both pleaded not guilty to the charges at an arraignment before Associate District Judge Mark Dobbins, who ordered them to reappear July 6 at 9 a.m. for his felony sounding docket. A preliminary hearing may be set at that time unless Hicks and Ketcher change their pleas.

Knowingly concealing stolen property is punishable by imprisonment for up to five years or a year in the county jail and/or a fine of up to $500.

Assistant District Attorney Yvette Duvall is prosecuting the cases.

Local News

AP Video

Hyperlocal Search

Premier Guide
Find a business

Walking Fingers
Maps, Menus, Store hours, Coupons, and more...
Premier Guide

Poll

The use of cell phones while driving is increasingly becoming an issue. What do you think about cell phone use by emergency personnel, like law enforcement officers, EMTs, firemen, etc.?

• If the law allows the common citizen to use cell phones while driving, emergency personnel should be able to also.
• Emergency personnel should be held to a higher standard. Since they are often driving faster than normal, they should not be allowed to use cell phones while driving, even if other citizens can.
• They should be allowed to use them like anyone else, but their host entities (hospitals, fire departments, cities, etc.) should carry extra insurance for this reason.
• Don't know.
     View Results