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Man arrested for stealing campaign signs

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

A Tomahawk man has been arrested for stealing four Kim Simac for Senate campaign signs in Harshaw.

According to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office, the 38 year old man, was arrested on July 1, and booked on a charge of misdemeanor theft. He was later released and was given a court date for next Monday at 1:30 p.m.

He is accused of taking Simac for Senate signs and Oneida County Sheriff Jeff Hoffman says theft and vandalism of campaign signs has unfortunately become a regular part of the campaign season in the Northwoods.

Those found guilty of stealing signs can be fined as much as $500 or sentenced to 30 days in jail.

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