On Wednesday August 29th Officers from the North Platte Police Department went to the 400 block of South Sycamore after a report of burglary was made.
The victim said he was missing four fire arms, a knife as well as $1000 cash.
On Tuesday September 4th officers received some information pointing to where the firearms may be. Investigation led officers to believe the stolen rifle is in the possession of convicted felon Troy Culpepper.
Alas a warrant was obtained so officers could search a vehicle found on the 400 block of N Ash that was believed to be involved in the crime. Inside the vehicle officers found a Steyr AUG .223 Caliber assault rifle and a knife that was similar to the one reported missing.
Culpepper was found shortly after in a residence near the vehicle. There was probable cause to arrest Culpepper for Possession of a Stolen Firearm (Class III Felony), Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, (Class 1D Felony) and Possession of Stolen Property,(Class II Mis.)
Culpepper was jailed at the Lincoln County Detention Center. Following further investigative efforts it was determined that there was probable cause to also charge Culpepper for Burglary, (III Fel).