BAXTER COUNTY, AR – A Lakeview man, 22-year-old Garrett Dean Marler is behind bars on several charges related to break-ins and thefts in the area back in June.
The Sheriff’s Office had been investigating three separate incidents reported on June 3rd, June 5th, and June 10th. On June 3rd, a victim reported that an 8 hp Johnson outboard motor valued at $1,100 had been stolen from his river boat.
Investigators found that the motor had been sold to a scrap yard in Mountain Home by Marler. On June 5th, it was reported to the Sheriff’s Office that a summer home had been broken into along with an outbuilding. A golf bag and set of clubs had been stolen that were valued at $1,000.
A bed inside the home was also found to have been slept in, and the shower had been used. Investigators later determined that Marler had been trying to sell the golf clubs at places in Mountain Home and had in fact sold some golf clubs for $70.
On June 10th, it was reported to the Sheriff’s Office that a lawnmower valued at $100 had been stolen from underneath the carport of a home. Investigators later found this stolen lawnmower in a wooded area. There was evidence to link Marler to this theft.
Investigators arrested Marler and has been charged with the following:
Residential Burglary – Felony
Breaking or Entering – Felony
Theft of Property – Felony
Theft of Property – Misdemeanor
He is being held on a $25,000 bond and will appear in Circuit Court on July 18th.
The Sheriff’s Office had been investigating three separate incidents reported on June 3rd, June 5th, and June 10th. On June 3rd, a victim reported that an 8 hp Johnson outboard motor valued at $1,100 had been stolen from his river boat.
Investigators found that the motor had been sold to a scrap yard in Mountain Home by Marler. On June 5th, it was reported to the Sheriff’s Office that a summer home had been broken into along with an outbuilding. A golf bag and set of clubs had been stolen that were valued at $1,000.
A bed inside the home was also found to have been slept in, and the shower had been used. Investigators later determined that Marler had been trying to sell the golf clubs at places in Mountain Home and had in fact sold some golf clubs for $70.
On June 10th, it was reported to the Sheriff’s Office that a lawnmower valued at $100 had been stolen from underneath the carport of a home. Investigators later found this stolen lawnmower in a wooded area. There was evidence to link Marler to this theft.
Investigators arrested Marler and has been charged with the following:
Residential Burglary – Felony
Breaking or Entering – Felony
Theft of Property – Felony
Theft of Property – Misdemeanor
He is being held on a $25,000 bond and will appear in Circuit Court on July 18th.
