Wanted for grand larceny
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted for grand larceny.
Law enforcement says Jacob Faurot is wanted on warrant for grand larceny. Faurot is described as 6’7” and 250 pounds.
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He drives a 1997 white Dodge Ram with a homemade ladder rack.
If you have any information, please contact Coast Crime Stoppers.
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Pictured from left, Courtney Midkiff, Meigs County Health Department; Neil Creasey, Holzer Pharmacy; Angie Stowers, ADAMHS; Gwen Craft, Holzer Community Outreach; Deputy Rick Smith, Meigs County Sheriff’s Office; and Wayne Wollard, Holzer Security.
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Several items stolen from the county were recovered at various pawn shops, said the sheriff. Authorities say several items were recovered at various pawn shops in connection to the embezzlement investigation of former Jackson County road supervisor Jonathan Wayne Smith. (Source: Jackson County Sheriff s Dept.) By Lindsay Knowles | May 13, 2021 at 11:54 AM CDT - Updated May 13 at 1:16 PM
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