MELCHER-DALLAS – An arrest was made this week in Marion County in response to multiple vehicle thefts that were reported in the area.

According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, they first received reports of a subject breaking into vehicles in Melcher-Dallas on March 3. In their investigation, deputies determined that two trucks and multiple cars in the area had been broken into, and one firearm was reported to have been stolen from a vehicle.

Deputies eventually identified 21-year-old August Cawley as a suspect. Court documents state that Cawley allegedly stole two pickup trucks and was seen on video stealing items from cars, including a purse and a diaper bag. Cawley was not immediately located, and the case remained active with assistance from partnering law enforcement agencies.

On Wednesday, March 18, Cawley was located by authorities and taken into custody without incident. He was transported to the Marion County Jail and now faces multiple criminal charges, including:

• 4 Counts of Violation of Probation
• 1st Degree Theft
• 2nd Degree Theft
• Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Authorities say that additional charges are pending as the investigation continues.