StoriesNovember 15, 2011
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Walter Sanders, 33, of Clarkston and Jason A. Whitmire, 34, of Lewiston were arrested Monday on felony charges of first-degree theft and second-degree burglary, according to a news release from the Asotin County Sheriff's Office.

The arrests were made in connection with a recent burglary in the Anatone area, said Capt. Dan Hally. Asotin County deputies recently recovered a four wheeler and other items from a Clarkston residence located on the 700 block of 12th Street, and all of the items had been reported as stolen from the Sangster Road near Anatone, Hally said.

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The Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate other recent burglaries in the area. Hally is encouraging anyone with information to contact Whitcom at (509) 758-2331 and ask to speak to a deputy.

Sanders and Whitmire are being held at the Asotin County Jail. They appeared in Asotin County Superior Court this morning. Sanders' bond was set at $25,000 and Whitmire's is $15,000. They will return to court on Nov. 21 for arraignments.

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