Deputies Apprehend Man With Stolen Truck, Trailer

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on Sept. 14, at approximately 4:38 p.m. a report of an active theft in progress of a skid steer was taken by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center.

The caller advised that a skid steer on property off of Abbott’s Grove School Rd. was equipped with a tracker and moving from the property towards FM 609.

Deputy Terry Guentert responded to the call and was able to locate a truck and trailer loaded with a skid steer and stopped the driver.

Investigation resulted in the truck and trailer used in the crime to be reported stolen as well. The truck was stolen from the Rosenberg area and trailer from Midland.

The driver identified as 48- year-old Ricky Pierce Cates of Richmond was arrested and charged with theft and possession of stolen property. As of press time a bond has not been set.