A Vernon woman has been arrested on burglary charges following an extensive investigation into storage unit burglaries.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating a rash of storage unit burglaries that reportedly began in July of 2020.
These burglaries occurred in multiple storage unit facilities in Washington County. WCSO Investigators were able to develop leads that resulted in the arrest of 35-year-old, Ashley Luan Bennett of Vernon.
Bennett admitted to selling several of the stolen items in a yard sale, as well as pawning more at local pawn shops.
Some of the stolen properties were also recovered at Bennett’s home. Investigators are pursuing further leads in these cases.
Bennett was booked into the Washington County Jail.
If you have any knowledge of crimes being committed, or tips, please contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 850-638-6111.
You may also contact us anonymously by calling 850-638-TIPS (8477) or by email at tips@wcso.us.
