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Three Arrested Following Two Armed Robberies in Oconto & Forest Counties

Forest County Sheriff's Office

Three men are in jail following two armed robberies in Oconto and Forest counties.

Last Friday, police got a call about an armed robbery at home in Wabeno.

The Forest County Sheriff’s Office said three men broke into the home. They were armed with a gun and knives.

Police say they pointed a gun at a 12-year-old and ordered him to the floor while they stole cash, jewelry, and prescription pills.

The suspects also stabbed the family dog during the robbery.

Half an hour later police a call about a different armed robbery in the town of Mountain.

The suspects also pointed a gun at a juvenile in that home. Several guns from were stolen.

Police were able to track to use a K9 and evidence found at the crime scenes to track the suspects down this week.

Wednesday, police pulled over a car that matched the description of the one used in the robberies. The driver was Kevin Reed, 20, of White Lake. He’s currently in the Oconto County Jail.

Police arrested Keilon Reed, 16, the next day. Officers found the stolen guns, guns used in the robbery, and other evidence when they arrested him at a home in White Lake.

Galen Daniels, 17, of Wabeno was also arrested.

Galen and Keilon are in Forest County Jail. The Sheriff’s Office says they will be charged as adults.

Katie Thoresen is WXPR's News Director/Vice President.
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