Pawn Data Leads to Three Criminal Charges

Torrance County Sheriff's Office responded to a home burglary where a large quantity of jewelry was stolen. Patrol deputies transferred the case to the Criminal Investigations Division. Investigator Schwerdel used LeadsOnline database to identify a suspect with a history of property crimes in the area. Detectives recovered the stolen jewelry and interviewed the suspect, who confessed to the burglary. The victim received their items back, and the suspect was charged with Burglary of a Dwelling House, Larceny and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Schwerdel emphasized that LeadsOnline was crucial in solving the case efficiently.