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HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Police have arrested a teen for a recent rash of break-ins at businesses and churches. It's the same teen who was convicted of similar crimes late last year.
Between January 27th and 28th, officers responded to several burglary reports, with the majority having occurred at Hutchinson churches and other businesses.The investigation led officers to Joshua Dean Hickey, 17, who had previously been arrested and convicted of similar crimes in 2012. Hickey has now been arrested for new cases of burglary at a Dillons store at 1319 N. Main, Trinity Lutheran Church at 1602 N. Main and First Church of the Scientist at 1400 N. Main.
He is facing multiple charges, including three counts of burglary, one count of arson, two counts of criminal damage, one count of felony criminal damage, three counts of misdemeanor theft, three counts of contributing to a child's misconduct or deprivation, one count of unlawful possession of a prescription, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Last year, Hickey was arrested and charged as an adult for a different series of thefts and break-ins. Three others were also arrested. He ended up pleading guilty to 38 counts and was placed on two years probation. The judge also ordered Hickey to apologize in person to six congregations.
Hickey is currently jailed on a $75,000 bond.