Williamson County deputies arrest suspect in stolen vehicles and burglary case
FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — A man suspected in two vehicle thefts and a residential burglary was taken into custody this week following an investigation by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies first responded around 11:10 p.m. on Nov. 18 to the 12000 block of Lake of Egypt Road after receiving a report that an unknown man stole a vehicle from a parking lot, crashed it into a dumpster and fled on foot.
The next morning, on Nov. 19 at about 10:50 a.m., deputies were called to the 12000 block of Pebble Point Road for a second stolen vehicle. Investigators determined a Lincoln sedan had been taken from a residence. The car was later recovered in the 2000 block of Market Road.
Evidence gathered during the investigation led deputies to identify Will D. Hester as the suspect. Hester was located a short time later, admitted involvement in both thefts, and was taken into custody.
Hester is facing multiple charges, including:
- Theft over $10,000 (Class 2 felony)
- Theft (Class 3 felony)
- Residential burglary (Class 1 felony)
- Criminal damage to property (Class 4 felony)
- Criminal trespass to vehicles (Class A misdemeanor)
He was transported to the Williamson County Jail.
The sheriff’s office encourages anyone with information about this case or others to call 618-997-6541 or submit a tip through the Williamson County Sheriff’s App. Anonymous tips are accepted.
