MITCHELL – A Mitchell man is facing a felony theft charge after he allegedly stole a truck belonging to a woman who was allowing him to stay at her home in exchange for work.

The Mitchell Police Department initiated an investigation on March 10, 2025, after a local woman reported that her truck had been stolen.

According to an Affidavit for Probable Cause filed by Officer Cody Grogan, the victim told police she had allowed 52-year-old James Howard to stay at her residence. The arrangement was made in exchange for Mr. Howard completing work around the property.

The female victim reported that on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., she woke up to find that Howard had allegedly taken the keys from her table and stolen her white 2001 Chevrolet Silverado K2500 truck. The truc

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