Two Charged for Burglary, Theft in Ohio County

The charges stem from an alleged burglary that took place on September 4.

Marisa Ruckel and Timothy Edwards. Photos via the Ohio County Sheriff's Office.

(Ohio County, Ind.) – Two people have been arrested in connection with a burglary in Ohio County.

Marisa Ruckel and Timothy Edwards have both been charged with Burglary (Level 5 Felony) and Theft (Class A Misdemeanor) in reference to a burglary that took place on September 4 at a residence in the 4800 block of State Road 56 West.

According to the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office, a Stihl chainsaw, Bosch job site radio and a five-gallon gas can were taken from a barn on the property. 

Ruckel was taken into custody on October 4.

Edwards remained at-large until October 21.

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