Arrests made in thefts from vehicles
JANESVILLE Thefts from vehicles are the most common property crime in Janesville, and local police arrested three men Tuesday morning in connection with seven such crimes.
Arrested at 6:40 a.m. Tuesday at Highway 14 and Deerfield Drive in Janesville were:
-- Cory C. Scheidegger, 26, of 1415 Maple Ave., Janesville, on six charges of party to theft and one of party to burglary.
-- David W. Dewey, 20, of 1821 Liberty Lane, Janesville, on six charges of party to theft and one of party to burglary.
-- Nathaniel J. Lecy, 19, Monona, on six charges of party to theft and one each of party to burglary, identity theft and obstructing.
The thefts occurred on Cornelia Street and Briar Crest, Coventry, Danbury and Savana drives, according to police reports.
One of the thefts was from a vehicle in a garage, which resulted in the burglary charges, Sgt. Rick Larson said.
Police are investigating whether the trio was involved in other thefts from vehicles, which have plagued Janesville residents for years.
Thieves targeting vehicles recently have been breaking into cars in Janesville motel parking lots, where the most common booty has been global positioning system (GPS) navigation device.
Other common areas for such break-ins have been movie theater parking lots.
Police warn residents and visitors not to leave valuables in their vehicles and to lock their vehicles and their garages.
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Oct 27, 2008 at 7:04 p.m.
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Not very smart thieves. Seem to get caught a lot. Disgusting...YES all of YOU get a job.
Oct 27, 2008 at 4:29 p.m.
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Nice. My brothers in jail so I better get out there and get to work!
Oct 27, 2008 at 2:09 p.m.
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tjincj... Same family different people. Chad and Cory. Family business perhaps.
Oct 27, 2008 at 10:53 a.m.
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The new arrest is in the Oct 27 public record.
Oct 27, 2008 at 10:51 a.m.
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That aerosol can must have been to inhale.
Oct 27, 2008 at 10:21 a.m.
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Mr. Scheidegger was arrested AGAIN on Sundy morning at 3:00 for the smae thing. Must be one hell of an addiction.
Oct 25, 2008 at 3:33 p.m.
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You may be confusing the fact that they, along with Hells Angels and many other are considered "outlaw biker gangs" but they are NOT the "Outlaws", which is an entirely separate gang.
Oct 25, 2008 at 12:46 p.m.
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They may have a common goal, but as usual, your facts are woefully lacking.
Oct 25, 2008 at 7:43 a.m.
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Sorry John Doe the truth to be told the Outlaws, and the Monogols are one in the same. You must not know much about the Biker world. These gangs have only one purpose to sell drugs, and commit crimes. So under RICO the Janesville Police should be taking at least their vests for Orders of the Federal court Friday.
Oct 24, 2008 at 11:33 p.m.
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"The Mongol's have a local branch of bikers you my have seen around called the Outlaws."
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Once again, polert,....you know not of what you speak.
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Although biker gangs have alliances... the Outlaws are not "a local branch" of the Mongols.
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P.S. Also, don't tell them that.
Oct 24, 2008 at 7:58 p.m.
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The City could solve the problem with the GD's just by using RICO which always the Police to confiscate all gang members materials, cars, houses, and even the apartment they are staying. RICO has been reinforced with the patriot act. The Police have used this in LA a few times, and most recently with a gang called the Mongols which is a bikers gang that has a group with them call the Southern Mexican. The Mongol's have a local branch of bikers you my have seen around called the Outlaws.
Oct 24, 2008 at 3:28 a.m.
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Prevention...carrying a concealed weapon is a crime. Class A misdemeanor is the most serious prior to a felony.
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What are you other people talking about? Are you discussing gang stuff as though it is an equal? Or are you merely discussing the values as it is seen by those who are in it? I certainly hope it is not a discussion which validates.
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In any case, be careful not to give too much attention to it. Yea I know, we can't ignore the gangs and we need to learn what we can, but beyond that, I just can't give too much attention to it. I feel it is a fine line between learning about it and helping it grow worse. Gangs have always fed off of the status thing and attention.
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My guess is they are not truly involved in the GD's anyway. I hope they see real time for the thefts they committed.
Oct 23, 2008 at 4:53 p.m.
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HOLY CRAP! I looked up these people's records and almost fell out of my chair! how? Just..... wow...
For once, I have nothing to say.
Oct 23, 2008 at 4:13 p.m.
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what is the url for their web page? this oughta be good
Oct 23, 2008 at 4:07 p.m.
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I do not know about their death pledge I just cut, and pasted it of their web page. I noticed the spelled across wrong but heck I suppose you have to cut them GDs a break.
Oct 23, 2008 at 11:24 a.m.
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I believe these are members of a group calling themselves the Gangster Disciples which is a national organized thug service out of Chi-Town that has been in Janesville for years. Ask the Police they should tell you the truth. I remember in High School them trying to recruit people with promises of lots of girls, and drugs.
DEATH PLEDGE
WHEN I DIE SHOW NO PITY SEND MY SOUL TO GANGSTER CITY. DIG A HOLE 6 FEET DEEP AND LAY TWO STAFFS AT MY FEET, PUT TWO SHOT GUNS ACCROSS MY CHEST AND TELL MY FOLKS I DID MY BEST! LOVE GD
Oct 23, 2008 at 12:41 a.m.
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wisconsin statute 941.23 Carrying concealed weapon. Any person except a peace officer who goes armed with a concealed and dangerous weapon is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor
Oct 22, 2008 at 11:16 p.m.
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How many more slaps on the wrist are these kids going to get before they does the time for doing the crime?
I just learned that to carry a concealed weapon is NOT a criminal offense. Hmmm. Right to bear arms, but to conceal it?
And, two more things....
1. Since when did Jville thugs start recruiting in the Madison area?
2. Nathaniel's rap sheet is longer than my arm and he is only 19? Wow, such potential in being a professional thug. (sarcasm)
Oct 22, 2008 at 10:23 p.m.
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I hate thieves!!! Worthless pieces in society. Nothing more underhanded than sneaking around and taking something from someone, and breaking into it to do the act. Sneaking around like snakes in the grass.
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Never have any tolerance for this. Neighborhoods need to stick together! 'Once a thief, always a thief' The first two names in the article are major reoffenders. Good job JPD!
Oct 22, 2008 at 10:11 p.m.
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Don't mess with Briar Crest folk, mess your stuff they will
Oct 22, 2008 at 10:07 p.m.
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Ford cars they will all get time but they will get the others to sell out the each other till they have a nice red apple for the DA to send to do Five upstate. I think Nathaniel will spill his guts about the other two.
Oct 22, 2008 at 10 p.m.
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Well I bet there is not much traffic up in Briar crest at 2:00- 3:00 in the morning so if a Officer seen three young men in a car there it would cause someone to raise a eye. The Janesville PD has some well trained officers that can stiff out a problem which they did. That is why we need to make sure we keep that good staff with proper benefits provided.
Oct 22, 2008 at 9:49 p.m.
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That is the problem we need to leave the crime in the Fouth ward. Keep the Cops out of there, so it has so place to feistier. It is like in Rockford they let anything go on the South West Side. Even though 7 th street is boarding the West side they let that be the prostitute street all the way to Broadway.
Oct 22, 2008 at 9:39 p.m.
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But the 4th ward has gotten better, more home owners are improving their houses and the police are taking care of some if not most of the crime
Oct 22, 2008 at 9 p.m.
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I am so happy these crimes aren't happening in the fourth ward for once. It appears they are targeting tourists. But, the reality is, 4th ward is still full of crime, and that still needs to be addressed, because it will only get worse as well. :o(
Oct 22, 2008 at 8:57 p.m.
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punks! sad thing is, this is ONLY the beginning.
Oct 22, 2008 at 8:52 p.m.
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Yeah the JPD did a great job.
Oct 22, 2008 at 8:47 p.m.
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Nice Job JPD.
Oct 22, 2008 at 6:57 p.m.
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Wow, and not even in the 4th ward. I am shocked. (sarcasm)
See cheese, we were right lol
Oct 22, 2008 at 6:26 p.m.
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The apple usually doesn't fall too far from the tree! And, the cane isn't going to be a strong enough punishment..... wooden paddle with LOTS of holes in it?
Oct 22, 2008 at 5:38 p.m.
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CHEESECHICK: you are right. I apologize for stereotyping the 4th Ward.
Oct 22, 2008 at 4:36 p.m.
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Here is another perfect opportunity for the cane. These are young adults with alot of life ahead of them. All we have to do is adopt a policy for it. City Council could pass a city ordinance allowing the cane for these low level crimes. Then, train someone on the police department the basics of caning and we could have a little get together in lower courthouse park for the caning. People will come to watch!!The stands would be full:)
Oct 22, 2008 at 2:53 p.m.
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After reading about how everyone feels about my neighborhood (4th Ward), I'm very surprised that the thefts weren't reported here, nor are the suspects from here!
Oct 22, 2008 at 2:29 p.m.
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one of the thiefs lives across the street from my mother's...and he is in the paper on a regular basis. His mom tries really hard to keep up, but his dad is in and out of jail/prison all the time. Like father, like son apparently. At least his actions are not new to our family, and my mom keeps her valuables in safe locations. Too bad she has to.
But if not this guy, I'm sure some other thief would try to take what doesn't belong to them. She and others have worked hard all their lives to acquire nice things. Taking care of your possessions shouldn't require "locking down" everything between use or not being able to have nice things proudly on display in your own home, in your car or in your yard, for fear of being burglarized.
Oct 22, 2008 at 1:17 p.m.
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I never get why people take the time to steal this crap. It isn't worth that much when you resell it. Spend your time getting a degree kids. The business world pays a lot more than petty theft. I doubt it would even pay their subprime mortgage payment on their trailers.
Oct 22, 2008 at 11:27 a.m.
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neweyes, I agree. And that attitude and activity should and can be carried over to our everyday lives too! It's about community. We should've been watching each others backs before the economy took a giant dump on people. Actually, it's the other way around, we've taken a dump on it. We the people can fix it. It's in our hands. Not the govt's!
Oct 22, 2008 at 11:12 a.m.
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I would strongly encourage neighborhoods to adopt the neighborhood watch program. In one of the neighborhoods that was hit by the thieves, we have a neighborhood email program in place. The minute any suspicious activity occurs, including door to door salesman (excluding the obvious boy scout/girl scout type sales), an email is immediately sent out to everybody to alert them. Each neighbor knows that all sales people need permits from the city, and if they don't have one, tell the person that every person in the neighborhood will be alerted in a matter of minutes and not to visit any further homes in the neighborhood. The sales people may be scammers simply casing homes to see who might be an easy target later on. We all have a vacation watch buddy, too. We're all looking out for each other!
Oct 22, 2008 at 11:04 a.m.
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Thank you, JPD.
Oct 22, 2008 at 10:55 a.m.
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Good... maybe I can get my radar detector back! Fat Chance huh? I am sure I saw a slight smirk on the face of the police when they came over to investigate when it was stolen...With the economy taking a turn for the worse I am sure this sort of crime will increase. It always does. Good work PD!
Oct 22, 2008 at 10:28 a.m.
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Nice job Janesville Police Dept! Keep up the good work!
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