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Galena man arrested after early morning theft

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BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — A Galena man is in custody after being arrested early Monday morning by Cherokee County Sheriff's deputies.

Just before 2 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a farm outside of Baxter Springs when the property owner was alerted to someone trespassing. 

Upon their arrival, deputies discovered the suspects' truck and a trailer, loaded with stolen property.

As a result of their investigation and evidence left at the scene, deputies located and apprehended 39-year-old Jason Canady.

Canady was transported to the Cherokee County Jail, where he is being held on allegations of theft, criminal trespass, and interference with law enforcement.