Facing Charges Of Residential Entry, Vehicle Theft, Cruelty To A Dog
In early January, Scott County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a home on Weir Road in western Scott County on a report of a residential entry. The property owner was able to show deputies video of an unknown male walking inside and around the residence, but nothing was initially discovered missing in the house. However, the property owner’s pickup truck missing from the attached garage, allegedly taken by the unknown male intruder.
Further investigation revealed video footage of the intruder stomping on the property owner’s dog, who didn’t appear to be aggressive toward the intruder.
A lengthy investigation of the incident followed, and it was discovered a crash had occurred on Interstate 65, investigated by Indiana State Police, and the driver closely resembled the description of the intruder who broke into the Weir Road residence.
Additional video footage was obtained by Sheriff’s Deputies as they continued to investigate, ultimately resulting in the intruder being located in Ohio behind the wheel of the stolen truck.
The suspected intruder, identified as Christopher Allen Greenlee, 52, of Washington, IN was taken into custody by Ohio authorities and the stolen truck was recovered and subsequently returned to its Scott County owner. Greenlee was housed in the Hamilton County Jail in Ohio until he could be extradited to Scott County.
Last Monday, Feb. 12, Greenlee was transported to and the Scott County Jail, facing charges of residential entry, auto theft, torturing or mutilating an animal, and cruelty to an animal.
He remains in Scott County Jail on a $50,000 bond.
Sheriff Jerry Goodin said Deputies Steve Frey, Cody Newsome, and Kyle West worked the investigation.