Crime & Safety
La Porte PD Clear Five Burglary and Theft Cases With One Arrest
The La Porte Police Department cleared five known burglary and theft cases with one arrest.
LA PORTE, TX — Sometimes the cops get to wrap up a whole heap of outstanding cases in one fell swoop, at least that's what La Porte PD think happened with a recent arrest.
Admittedly it didn't look good for Margus Johnson, 39. When five-oh busted him they allegedly found him asleep in a stolen car with some kush on him.
The cops quickly charged Johnson with multiple felonies related to a string of low-profile thefts and burglaries throughout the La Porte area.
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La Porte PD think Johnson broke into a building, stole a car and straight up jacked some tools and car parts from various different locations. The dude became the primary suspect after the cops interviewed victims, witnesses and reviewed video tapes.
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