Jackson contractor arrested; suspected in Idaho burglaries


Save Story

Estimated read time: Less than a minute

This archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in its archived form does not constitute a republication of the story.

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — A Wyoming home construction contractor has been arrested after skipping a court appearance on police claims that he stole $50,000 worth of property from his landlord.

The Teton County Sheriff's Office says 36-year-old Michael Lynch also is a suspect in three burglaries in Idaho.

The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports that Lynch was arrested Friday in East Jackson. Deputies say he previously was living in Driggs, Idaho, after skipping his Wyoming court appearance.

Lynch initially was arrested in June for investigation of stealing high-dollar silver and gold coins, computer gear and other items from his landlord.

He is suspected of selling the coins in Idaho Falls.

It wasn't immediately known if Lynch had an attorney. He's due in Teton County Circuit Court this week.

___

Information from: Jackson Hole (Wyo.) News And Guide, http://www.jhnewsandguide.com

Copyright © The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Most recent Idaho stories

Related topics

The Associated Press
    KSL.com Beyond Business
    KSL.com Beyond Series

    KSL Weather Forecast

    KSL Weather Forecast
    Play button