LUSK - The Lusk Police Department (LPD) has an ongoing investigation with an automobile theft that occurred on March 20.

At the time, according to Lusk Police Chief Jacob Gordon, the LPD were investigating a series of thefts involving the contents of several residents’ vehicles. One car was actually stolen and later found North of Lusk. The Niobrara Sheriff’s Office helped with locating the stolen automobile.

One suspect that was arrested for the allegation of auto theft has already had his court appearance, on May 1. Daniel Broja, Jr., of Gillette, Wyoming, had his initial appearance for a felony car theft. Information was written by Niobrara County Attorney Anne Wasserburger. Broja was charged with two counts: conspiracy to commit burglary of a vehicle with intent to commit theft, and accessory by aiding another in theft. Borja’s bond was set at $20,000 cash or surety. He was remanded back to the Niobrara County Detention Center where he awaits his Preliminary Hearing on May 8 or until he can post bond.

Gordon told the Herald that the LPD currently have three suspects for Niobrara County and there are five suspects out of Platte County. They all belong to the same group and LPD is still conducting interviews. LPD will release more information when all interviews have been concluded.