Four people have been arrested after authorities say they broke into Oliver Brown Elementary School in Pottawatomie County and caused thousands of dollars in damage.
According to the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were notified Saturday around noon of a previously reported break-in at the school.
Investigators determined four individuals unlawfully entered the school and caused more than $3,000 in damage to school property. Detectives identified all four suspects, who were arrested Monday and Tuesday.
Authorities arrested 18-year-old Lane Mathies of St. George on suspicion of burglary, felony criminal damage to property, criminal trespass and contributing to a child’s misconduct. He was released after posting a $15,000 bond.
Also arrested were 19-year-old Gabriel Summerlin of Manhattan and 18-year-old Kody Kemp II of Ogden on the same charges. Both remained confined in the Pottawatomie County Jail on $15,000 bonds.
A 16-year-old Manhattan boy was also taken into custody on suspicion of burglary, felony criminal damage to property and criminal trespass. He was turned over to juvenile intake, and his name was not released because of his age.
