Man from Galena in custody following morning arrest

A Galena, Kansas resident was taken into custody early Monday morning by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies.

Just before 2:00 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a farm outside of Baxter Springs when the property owner was alerted to someone trespassing.

Upon their arrival, deputies discovered the suspect’s truck and a trailer, loaded with stolen property.

As a result of their investigation and evidence left at the scene, deputies located and apprehended 39-year-old Jason Canady.

Canady was transported to the Cherokee County Jail where he is being held on allegations of theft, criminal trespass, and interference with law enforcement.