Three arrests linked to DWP thefts

Thomas Randolph

Thomas Randolph

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  (ICSO press release)

The Inyo County Sheriff’s Office has three in custody after arrests was made on December 25th following a traffic stop about a mile north of

John Vaughn

John Vaughn

Independence.  Early on the morning of the 25th an Inyo County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a vehicle that, according to investigations, was linked to the recent DWP thefts on December 18th and December 22nd

The three in custody include: Thomas Randolph, a 49 year old man from Tujunga, CA; John Vaughn, a 48 year old man from Sunland, CA; and Edward Doyle, a 53 year old man from Sunland, CA. All are being held on conspiracy to commit burglary and two charges of grand theft.  Bail is set at $10,000 each.

Investigations are looking into potential leads on DWP equipment that has been stolen from the Owens Valley in the past year and a half.  At this point none of the DWP items that have been stolen have been recovered, however this investigations is ongoing.  If anyone has any information linked to this case they are asked to call 760-878-0383, or you may fill out the “report a crime” form on the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office webpage at http://www.inyocounty.us/so/report-crime/.

Edward Doyle

Edward Doyle

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I have a shovel
I have a shovel
9 years ago

That so called racist shallow comment was told to me by three very good friends who are very proud hard working DWP employees who live here in the Owens Valley.

It’s good they can joke about themselves. I’m sorry if it offended someone.

Joe
Joe
9 years ago

I think Mr. Vaughan should automatically get 5 years just for that hilarious mugshot.

andy
andy
9 years ago

sounds like a reality show gone bad.

Trouble
Trouble
9 years ago

They look a little old for joy rides, I would like to hear if they have a record?

Desert Tortoise
Desert Tortoise
9 years ago
Reply to  Trouble

There are websites that will do this if you are willing to pay them. I found several but the info isn’t that important to me. Bennett? How about it?

Big Rick OBrien
Big Rick OBrien
9 years ago

Thou shall not judge a book by it’s cover…NOT !

Victoria
Victoria
9 years ago

Thank you, Big Rick! My point, exactly!

Roy
Roy
9 years ago

I can’t count the number of criminals I have caught in the act during my career… I don’t consider that they allegedly did a armed robbery when I caught them coming out the store after they shot and killed the owner with the smoking gun in their hand….. They did… Read more »

Benett Kessler
Benett Kessler
9 years ago
Reply to  Roy

You’re apparently not in the field of news.
BK

I have a shovel
I have a shovel
9 years ago

I thought everyone in the Owen’s Valley has found and taken home a DWP shovel by now 😉

but that’s a lot different then what these idiots did

Benett Kessler
Benett Kessler
9 years ago

Allegedly did. They have not gone through court.
Benett Kessler

Ethics in Politics/Media
Ethics in Politics/Media
9 years ago
Reply to  Benett Kessler

Thou shalt not have a vested interest in the story you’re covering. Otherwise, a personal entanglement could color a reporter’s neutrality or cloud public perceptions of fairness. An obvious area of concern: when a journalist’s relatives, spouse or politician friend who purchased advertising space from the reporter is part of… Read more »

Benett Kessler
Benett Kessler
9 years ago

I know a lot of the business owners who advertise with it. I have never had a problem with the firm wall between advertising and news. Ask around.
Benett Kessler

Chris
Chris
9 years ago

Benett is stating a fact without bias. If you read the Constitution, it’s innocent until proven guilty. An obvious area of concern is how you’re not aware that everyone is alleged in the crimes they are charged.

Victoria
Victoria
9 years ago

People are talking about shovels taken from DWP..well, stealing is stealing. No matter how you dress it up…if anyone took a shovel, send them to jail! Why talk about three men on this website, if you yourself are guilty off thieving? If you are innocent of stealing anything, or been… Read more »

Benett Kessler
Benett Kessler
9 years ago
Reply to  Victoria

You could take a little advice from yourself.
Benett Kessler

Wayne Deja
Wayne Deja
9 years ago
Reply to  Victoria

Victoria…….I don’t think the guy that made that first post is stating he hopped the fence and broke into a DWP building to take that shovel…..maybe finding it on the side of the road or in a field…I’m doubting if you happen to find a shovel on the side of… Read more »

I have a shovel
I have a shovel
9 years ago
Reply to  Wayne Deja

.That’s right Wayne I found my shovel. Obviously left behind by some careless Dumb White Person. It had his initials right on it.

And it is my favorite heater to this day