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Three arrested in Pulaski County firearms burglary ring
Posted: 01.28.2013 at 5:28 AM
Juliette Dryer

Juliette is a reporter for KRCG 13.

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Justin Cristoffer was arrested after an investigation into multiple firearms burglaries
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Three men are in Pulaski County Jail today after an extensive investigation into a string of firearms burglaries across the county.

Ryan Kelly, Justin Cristoffer and Joseph Paschell face multiple charges ranging from Possession of Stolen Property to Felony Possession of a Firearm and Burglary.

The Pulaski County Sheriff's Department launched the investigation after numerous county residents reported being burglarized. The suspects seemed to target firearms, as few other items had been stolen.

"We soon developed information about the suspect’s identities, which enabled us to begin recovering stolen property and developing the probable cause to obtain arrest warrants. Within days, the deputies’ efforts paid off and we had three suspects in custody," Pulaski County Sheriff Ron Long said.

The investigation into this theft ring will continue, with additional arrests and property recovery forthcoming.

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