Thursday's Internet Edition, September 09, 2010.
for local Gator thefts
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| AUTHOR - Hamilton County horseman and teacher Michael Rountree recently published a book, “The Adventures of Gunpowder and Conrad." He will be signing books the morning of the Dove Festival at the Donut Shop soon after the doughnut eating con-test. The hardback chapter books sell for $15.95. They will also be available at Jordan Pharmacy and The Herald-News, or just call the author at 386-4823. |
According to Sheriff Murphree, Investigator Ronnie Ashmore conducted a nine-week investigation that included the sheriff’s department and Texas Department of Public Safety Auto Theft Task Force.
Rafael Leonard, a native of Houston, was arrested last week for stealing the six ATVs valued at more than $50,000. Leonard is alleged to have driven from Houston to Hamilton with a flatbed trailer, loaded the Gators and then drove back to Houston.
Ashmore said that Leonard is not known to have any connection to Hamilton or Hamilton County.
Leonard was in Hamilton County Jail Wednesday, before being released on $25,000 bond.