NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (North Platte Post) – A police investigation into two burglaries over the weekend has led to the arrest of four North Platte men.

Around 2:25 a.m. Saturday, North Platte police were searching for 25 year old Clarence Alspaugh who was suspected of driving with a suspended license. After finding and following the vehicle, police found footprints belonging to Alspaugh and 23 year old Aaron Tuenge. Later Saturday morning, the footprints were found to match those at a burglary case reported in the 1400 block of William Avenue. Stolen property associated with Alspaugh was also found.
Both men were arrested. Alspaugh is charged with Obstructing an Officer, Burglary and Driving Under Suspension. Tuenge faces Obstructing an Officer and Burglary charges. Both remain in the Lincoln County Jail.

 

At 4:05 a.m. on Saturday, North Platte police observed suspicious activity in the 100 block of Rodeo Road. The suspects fled but were caught by officers. They were identified as 27 year old Ryan Markwardt and 22 year old Thomas Keefer. The two men were also believed to be connected to a break-in on the 1300 block of North Bailey. Markwardt is charged with Burglary, Theft by Receiving Stolen Property, and Resisting Arrest. He also had an active local warrant. Keefer is charged with Burglary, Possession of Burglary Tools, and Theft by Receiving Stolen Property. Markwardt and Keefer are in police custody.