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Five arrested in Oneida County

Friday, September 30, 2011

Police have arrested 5 people for a string of Northwoods break-ins, including 1 who escaped from police Wednesday.

Law enforcement believes the 5 are involved in break-ins to 3 homes in Sugar Camp and Pelican. Firearms, tools and other home furnishings were taken from the homes.

Police referred the suspected burglars to the Oneida County district attorney's office on charges including burglary while armed, theft, possessing stolen property, and bail jumping.

One of the suspects has been identified as 27-year-old Jay Lloyd of Gleason. He was in news yesterday as the Vilas County Sheriff Office said he ran when a deputy confronted him in Eagle River. Police are not releasing the names of the other suspects. The investigation is ongoing and more arrests are possible.

Most of the items stolen have been recovered. Several tips from the public were valuable during the investigation.

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