Trailer Thief Nearly Got Away With It

The Fairfield, Ohio, resident is charged in Dearborn County with Theft.

Richard Fernbach. Photo by Dearborn County Sheriff's Department.

(West Harrison, Ind.) – An accused trailer thief eluded arrest once, but he was ultimately arrested.

A trailer was stolen from a business on the 100 block of Moore Street in West Harrison on May 16, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Dearborn County court. Surveillance video captured a black Dodge Durango pickup truck pull into the parking lot, two individuals get out, and drive off with the trailer.

Harrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a black Dodge Durango pulling a trailer earlier that same morning, prior to the trailer being reported stolen. The stop was made on nearby New Haven Road and the driver, Richard B. Fernbach, was identified as the driver. The officer wrote Fernbach a citation and allowed him to go.

Dearborn County deputies later learned of the traffic stop and contacted Fernbach by phone. He refused to meet for an interview about the stolen trailer.

Fernbach, 42, of Fairfield, Ohio, was arrested on July 10. He is charged in Dearborn County with Theft (level 6 felony).

More from Local News

Comments

Add a comment

Log in to the club or enter your details below.
Rating *

Events

North Pole Magic Close to Home: Reindeer Ridge in Dover

Plan Your Next Indiana Holiday Adventure!

RCCF Accepting Grant Applications to Promote 'A Greener Tomorrow'

A Greener Tomorrow was created to promote sustainable practices and foster environmental stewardship within our communities.

Sherman Selected as Next Batesville Intermediate School Principal

Sherman comes to BCSC from Decatur County Community Schools

Dominate Performances Cap First Round of Sectional Play

Several area teams will look to keep their seasons alive this Friday in the semifinal round.

Batesville Star to Represent SEI at Cross Country State Finals

See more results from the Cross Country Regionals.

Batesville Wins in Four Sets to Capture Regional Championship

Next up is a Semi-State Semifinal matchup with a top team from Indianapolis.

On Air

Chelsie playing
Dierks Bentley - Free & Easy

The Frontmen Beatles and Eagles 6:14
Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter Wild Child 6:07
Chris Cagle What Kinda Gone 6:04
Fox News Fox News National Newscast 6:02