Sheriff Travis Duffy reports that an investigation into thefts in the rural La Harpe,
IL area has led to an arrest and the execution of a search warrant.

Sheriff’s Deputies have been investigating numerous thefts in the La Harpe, IL
area. Those include reports of stolen tools, trailers, equipment, machinery, and
other items.
A cooperative effort with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office led to the
recovery of a stolen trailer near Gladstone, IL. The trailer had been stolen from
rural La Harpe, IL.
An arrest warrant was sought for William D. Miller (42, La Harpe, IL) for
Felony Theft. Deputies also learned through the investigation that Miller was
alleged to be in possession of stolen items at his residence, 101 N. B Street, La
Harpe, IL. A search warrant for those premises was sought and granted by the
court.
On April 1, 2024, at approximately 4:35 PM the search warrant for 101 N. B Street
was executed.
William D. Miller was located and placed under arrest for the above-mentioned
warrant.
Numerous items were recovered during the search and collected as evidence. This
investigation is ongoing and further charges are expected to be filed.
All persons who are arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court
of law.