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Arrest made after burglary, theft investigation in Jennings County

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 7:40 PM

Burglary/Theft evidence-Courtesy of JCSO

DUPONT, Ind. - The Jennings County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) learned on Saturday that a possible theft had occurred on Friday night involving a construction crew in the Dupont area.

During the investigation, Lt. Thomas Mellencamp located the suspect vehicle, and Deputy Max Marcoux conducted a traffic stop.

Both occupants of that vehicle, Joshua Hahn and Kevin Vaughn, supposedly admitted to breaking into a building in the Dupont area and allegedly stealing tools belonging to the construction crew.

JCSO deputies recovered approximately $40,000 worth of stolen tools, along with methamphetamine and drug-related items. All of the recovered tools were returned to their rightful owner.

Hahn and Vaughn were arrested and are currently facing charges, including:    

  • Burglary
  • Theft
  • Possession of Meth
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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