A New Carlisle man is currently incarcerated in the Mercer County Jail on charges of felony theft.

On August 2nd the Celina Police Department arrested 49 year old Fredrick Hale Jr., of New Carlisle, formerly of Karafit Rd., Celina. 

The Celina Police Department was investigating a theft from WalMart which occurred on July 24th.  Through that investigation detectives were able to develop suspects in the case.  The Celina Police detectives were able to connect the suspects to other thefts throughout the region. 

After many hours of investigation and surveillance, Celina Police officers, on August 2nd, were able to conduct a traffic stop on Fredrick Hale and make an arrest.  The traffic stop, which was conducted on Havemann Rd., also revealed a theft which had just occurred at the Celina Menard’s.  He was also found to be in possession of criminal tools used in thefts around the area as well as stolen goods.

Celina Police detectives brought Fredrick Hale Jr. to the Celina Police Department where he and an un-named witness were interviewed for a lengthy period of time.  During the Celina P.D. interview, detectives were able to gather information regarding thefts throughout the region.  The information was passed on to Minster P.D., Miami County and the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office.

The information provided to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office was used by them to obtain search warrants and recover thousands of dollars of stolen property.  Including property from the recent TSC and Dollar General thefts.

Fredrick Hale Jr. is being held for $100,000 bond on charges filed by Celina P.D.  Additional charges from Celina and other jurisdictions are pending review of the Mercer County Prosecutor.

This is a case of law enforcement agencies working together for the good of the community as a whole.  This investigation is still pending, anyone with information is urged to contact the Celina Police Department at 419-586-2345.

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