Two employees arrested, accused of stealing $18,000 worth of property

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office arrested two employees accused of stealing over $18,000 worth of property, the sheriff’s office announced Monday.

According to the sheriff’s office, they received a report on Monday, Oct. 12 from a contractor about an employee potentially stealing tools at High Noon Solar in the Town of Leeds.

A deputy spoke with the suspected employee, who admitted to taking items from the company. The suspect turned over several high value saw blades that were in his vehicle, the sheriff’s office explained.

The employee also admitted to taking tools and other items on several other occasions and admitted to keeping them at his home in Beaver Dam, the sheriff’s office said.

With the assistance of the Beaver Dam Police Department, a large amount of stolen items were found at the suspect’s home following a search.

Zachery Turck, 34, was arrested by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and taken to the Columbia County Jail.

The Beaver Dam man was charged with theft of moveable property $2,500-$5,000 and conspiracy to commit.

During the investigation, it was discovered that a second employee helped in the theft.

With the assistance of the Madison Police Department, Kenneth Williams, 53, was arrested and taken to the Columbia County Jail.

The Madison man was charged with theft of moveable property $2,500-$5,000 and conspiracy to commit.

The Beaver Dam and Madison Police Departments assisted the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.

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