Local man accused of stealing approximately $3,500 worth of jewelry from home
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IDAHO FALLS — An Idaho Falls man has been arrested and is accused of stealing approximately $3,500 from a local home.
Jasen Edward Singleton, 21, has been charged with one count of grand theft and one count of burglary, both felonies.
According to court documents, on June 12, deputies from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a jewelry theft. The victim, a relative of Singleton, reportedly told law enforcement that they believed Singleton was the thief.
Documents state the victim told law enforcement that Singleton — along with his brother, who had reportedly been kicked out of the home the week earlier — arrived at the residence under the guise of collecting the brother’s belongings. While at the home, Singleton allegedly went into the victim’s bedroom, claiming to look for his brother’s belongings.
The victim reported that at the time she was initially concerned Singleton would try to take money or weapons that her husband kept in the home, but she noticed the next morning that one of her jewelry boxes was missing and another had been emptied, according to court documents.
The victim reported the total value of the stolen jewelry to be approximately $3,500. Among the allegedly stolen items were multiple wedding rings, necklaces, gemstones or other jewelry. One wedding ring in particular was valued at approximately $2,000.
Court documents state the victim confirmed she wanted Singelton charged, despite being a family member. The victim was unable to provide an address or a phone number for Singleton, but they were able to provide law enforcement with Singleton’s Instagram username.
Law enforcement advised the victim that they would check local pawn shops for the stolen items.
A warrant for Singleton’s arrest was filed on Oct. 9 and served on Oct. 16.
Singleton has been appointed a public defender. The Idaho State Public Defender’s Office does not comment on active cases.
If found guilty of the charges against him, Singleton may be required to serve up to 24 years in confinement and pay up to $55,000 in fines.
Singleton is expected to appear in court on Oct. 30 for his preliminary hearing.
Although Singleton has been charged with these crimes, that does not necessarily mean he committed them. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.