Today’s legal tip: Don’t drive to jail in a stolen car
Staff writer
Commuting to and from jail can pose problems, especially if you use a stolen vehicle to do it.
McPherson resident Holly R. Hamm, 41, was arrested Friday on suspicion of possessing stolen property after Cory Howard, Moundridge, called the sheriff’s office to report that his Ford Escape had been stolen and that Hamm might have used it to drive it to jail.
Hamm is serving a year’s probation for vehicle burglary. Her probation provides that if she fails a test for drug or alcohol use, her probation officer could order her to spend two to four days in jail.
She reported to jail Friday to serve two days and promptly was arrested after officers checked the jail parking lot and discovered Howard’s car.
In another incident Friday, a guest at Historic Elgin Hotel reported vandalism to his Tesla Cybertruck.
Someone had jumped up and down on the truck.
Interim police chief Zach Hudlin said the perpetrator was identified after police reviewed security camera footage that clearly showed the person jumping on the Cybertruck.
The Cybertruck owner said he didn’t want charges pressed, but Hudlin said a report would be sent to County Attorney Michelle Brown, who will be the one to decide whether to file charges.