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25C03803 - Stolen ATV Arrest

Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison reports, on 5/3/25, Wenatchee Police took a report of a stolen ATV from within the city.  A Chelan County Deputy was patrolling the area of Malaga Market in Malaga, when he spotted an ATV pull out and drive recklessly and without a license plate.  When he attempted to stop the ATV, it continued and did not stop, eluding the deputy.

The deputy was able to see the ATV pull into an orchard off of Hurds River Ranch Rd.  The deputy located the ATV with no driver on it.  The ATV was the one stolen out of the city of Wenatchee.  It was returned to it’s owner.

The deputy continued to investigate this case.  During the investigation the deputy developed probable cause to arrest 27 year old Mitchell Plantillas of Malaga, WA.

On 5/8/25, deputies then went to Plantillas’ residence in the 300 block of Hurds River Ranch Rd and made contact with him.  He was taken into custody for the theft of the ATV and eluding.  A search warrant was obtained for the property and other stolen items were located and recovered, including another ATV that had recently been stolen.

Plantillas was booked into CCRJC for violations to include possession of a stolen motor vehicle, possession of stolen property and criminal trespass.

Chelan County Deputies will continue to work for, “A community where safety, justice and security are ensured for all through unwavering commitment to service”.

 

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Last Updated: 05/13/2025 02:07 PM

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