Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshak says deputies have tracked down a suspect in a mid-April run of home and vehicle burglaries, and he is not going anywhere for now. Nicholas Chapman, described as a Pacific resident, is being held in the Jefferson County Jail without bond on a stack of felony and misdemeanor counts, according to the sheriff. Investigators believe the incidents unfolded between April 11 and April 15.
Arrest and charges
In a news release shared on Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, officials said Chapman, identified as a Pacific resident, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors. The list includes first- and second-degree burglary, stealing of $750 or more, attempted first-degree burglary, first-degree property damage, and several counts tied to vehicle damage and vehicle theft. Investigators, according to the release, used "numerous methods" to identify and locate Chapman, and the agency thanked Prosecuting Attorney Trisha Stefanski and the Jefferson County Prosecutor's Office for applying charges. The sheriff announced the arrest on Friday.
"Getting criminals like this off the streets makes Jefferson County safer and helps deliver justice to the victims," Sheriff Dave Marshak said in the release via Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. The post did not include an arraignment date and said charging documents were being handled by the prosecuting attorney's office.
Investigation and local context
The arrest lands in the middle of a run of vehicle and property thefts in Jefferson County, where deputies have repeatedly warned residents about the risks of unlocked cars and stolen firearms. Similar activity was reported in the Barnhart area in late April, where deputies urged people to lock vehicles and share any video that might help connect the dots between cases, according to reports that thieves hit unlocked cars and snag guns.
Where to report tips and custody details
Chapman is booked into the Jefferson County Jail and is being held without bond, according to the sheriff's post. Residents with tips, video or photos that could help investigators can submit them through the sheriff's online tip form or by emailing [email protected], as listed on the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office website.
Legal note
The case will be handled by the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, which prosecutes felony crimes in the county. The office is led by Prosecuting Attorney Trisha Stefanski, whose team will review charging documents and pursue court action as warranted, according to the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
The sheriff's office says the investigation remains active and that additional arrests or charges are possible as detectives keep working leads. Officials add that further updates, including court filings and arraignment information, will be available through public records and filings from the prosecutor.
