patching...
Update: Want more local coverage? "Like" us on Facebook and get Sussex Patch in your newsfeed! https://www.facebook.com/SussexPatch
Welcome back, Patch Blogger!

Diesel Fuel

Friday, September 21, 2012

Sussex Man Caught Allegedly Siphoning Diesel Fuel

Suspect apologizes to police, saying he's down on his luck and couldn't afford to buy gas.

  • POLICE & FIRE
  • Joe Petrie
  • Friday, September 21, 2012

A 51-year-old Sussex man is facing charges after he was caught allegedly trying to siphon diesel fuel from trucks in Town of Lisbon. Edward J. Prebelski was charged in Waukesha County Circuit Court Tuesday with two counts of attempted theft. If convicted, he faces up to nine months in prison and $10,000 in fines. According to the criminal complaint: At 4:18 a.m. Aug. 10, Waukesha County sheriff’s deputies were called to the W25100 block of Indian Grass Lane after someone spotted Prebelski stealing diesel fuel from trucks. When the deputies arrived, they saw Prebelski siphoning fuel from one of the trucks. He admitted to the theft saying he stole five gallons from one truck and was planning to take more from the second truck. He said he …

Monday, March 5, 2012

Woman Accused of Bouncing Checks for Almost $3,000 in Diesel Fuel

Woman allegedly wrote numerous bad checks to Citgo and never paid the station back for nearly $3,000 in charges and fees.

A Sturtevant woman is facing charges after she repeatedly bounced checks for diesel fuel at a Sussex gas station. Sandra L. Nelson, 50, was charged in Waukesha County Circuit Court Thursday with one count of theft. If convicted, she faces up to nine months in prison and $10,000 in fines. According to the criminal complaint: Between July 27 and Sept. 2, Nelson filled up trucks for Don’s Towing and Truck Service on multiple occasions at Citgo. Each time she filled up the trucks, her checks would bounce, which added up to a total loss of $2,847. The owner said Nelson had written bad checks to the business before, but in the past she has paid up when notified of the issue. Nelson told police she planned to pay the bill after she deposited the …

In this Article:

Jim Heck's Citgo Service and Waukesha County Circuit Court

JACK JACKSON

7:40 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012

Heres an idea, keep an eye on your finances.   more ›

Got a Hot Tip?
 
 

Videos

 

Most Popular Articles

  1. WISN: Sussex House Fire Causes $130,000 in Damage
  2. Sussex Man Tells Cop He Drank Too Much to Drive, Police Say
  3. M&M Restaurant Won't Be Taken Over by Village
  4. Waukesha Sheriff's Detective Arrested for OWI in Sparta [UPDATED]
  5. Bugline Paving Project Nears the Starting Gate

PSST! Want to Contribute?

  • Got a hot tip on news you think everyone should know? Tell us.
  • Just married? New baby? Make honor roll? Add an Announcement
  • Organizing that big block party or poetry reading? Put it on the calendar!
  • Have a great photo of your community?
    Add it to Your Neighborhood Gallery.