Thief Took $60K In Metal From Construction Site

(Madison, Ind.) - The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office investigated the theft of tools and copper tubing at the new Kings Daughters Hospital construction site on East State Road 62.

 

Approximately $60,000 worth of property was taken.

 

Acting on information obtained, regarding a suspicious vehicle in the area at the time the theft occurred, deputies were able to develop a suspect in Charlestown.

 

Deputies obtained a search warrant for a residence on State Road 403 in Charlestown. The deputies along with a Charlestown officer searched the residence and located the stolen copper tubing along with other tools and supplies from the construction site.

 

Daniel Burton, 29, of Charlestown was arrested and charged with the theft.

 

Larry Duke contributed to this story.

More from Local News

Events

BODY CAM FOOTAGE: One Injured in Aurora Fire

Aurora Fire provided an update on Wednesday regarding Monday's incident on Lincoln Street.

State Line Road to Close for Slip Repair

The closure is due to a slip repair project.

Box Culvert Installed on U.S. 52; More Work Ahead in Franklin Co.

The project is scheduled to run through early October.

Local Sports Report - August 26, 2025

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Greendale Middle School Boys Cross Country Team Earns 2nd Place at Greensburg Invitational

One of the largest middle school cross country events in the state.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Lee Brice - Memory I Don't Mess With

Little Texas What Might Have Been 2:41
Rascal Flatts Summer Nights 2:37
Russell Dickerson Home Sweet 2:33
Neal McCoy Wink 2:29