High Prices Force Man to Take Gas
Authorities say a man came up with an unusual way to combat high gasoline prices: Filling about a dozen containers with gas from his former workplace after hours.
Andrew Otten, 44, was charged with misdemeanor theft after a sheriff's deputy said he found containers with about 56 gallons of gas in Otten's sport utility vehicle.
Deputy Ryan Herman noticed the vehicle being driven slowly about 12:20 a.m. Tuesday. Herman followed the SUV and pulled it over after spotting an equipment violation.
While questioning the driver, Herman noticed 11 gas jugs in the vehicle.
At first, Otten said he was checking out some lights left on at the nearby West Bend Elevator Co. and he was making sure everything was all right, according to the criminal complaint.
Later, Otten said he used to work at company and used his old key to enter the facilities and take the gas, the complaint said.
Otten was released on a $500 signature bond under the condition that he have no contact with West Bend Elevator.
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Andrew Otten, 44, was charged with misdemeanor theft after a sheriff's deputy said he found containers with about 56 gallons of gas in Otten's sport utility vehicle.
Deputy Ryan Herman noticed the vehicle being driven slowly about 12:20 a.m. Tuesday. Herman followed the SUV and pulled it over after spotting an equipment violation.
While questioning the driver, Herman noticed 11 gas jugs in the vehicle.
At first, Otten said he was checking out some lights left on at the nearby West Bend Elevator Co. and he was making sure everything was all right, according to the criminal complaint.
Later, Otten said he used to work at company and used his old key to enter the facilities and take the gas, the complaint said.
Otten was released on a $500 signature bond under the condition that he have no contact with West Bend Elevator.
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