On April 27, 2023 at approximately 5:13a.m. the Upper Sandusky Police Department responded to Butt-Hut for a commercial alarm activation.
Upon arrival officers discovered two subjects inside the business. After further investigation it was discovered a large amount of cigarettes were removed from the business. Walt Beck of Galloway, Ohio and Joshua Schade of Columbus, Ohio were arrested and booked in on breaking and entering charges. At the conclusion of the investigation, additional charges may be filed.
An immediate response by officers to the alarm call resulted in a large amount of evidence being recovered in this case.