PHILIPSBURG:--- The KSPM police patrol was directed to the Bush Road area on Tuesday evening, August 24th, 2020 for what the dispatchers described as a suspected vehicle that had been reported stolen was spotted.
While patrolling on the Bush road, the officers spotted the vehicle driving and ordered the driver to stop. While controlling the VIN on the white Hyundai Grand I-10, it was evident to the officers that numbers had been tampered with. The driver with the initials R.D was immediately arrested and the vehicle confiscated. The suspect was brought to the police station in Philipsburg where he is being held for questioning.
In a separate arrest also made on the same night at approximately 8:40 pm, the man with the initials B.C.K.E.J appeared at the police station requesting that police release his vehicle that was impounded by the police earlier in the day. The owner of the vehicle was requested to show the documentation proving ownership of the vehicle. While controlling the VIN officers became aware that the number had been tampered with. B.C.K.E.J was arrested and is being held at the station pending further investigation. The vehicle, which was a Blue Hyundai accent, was confiscated.
KPSM Press Release.
