Posted at 9:40 p.m., Sunday, June 24, 2007
Felon charged with auto theft after traffic stop
Advertiser Staff
Prosecutors have charged a 31-year-old felon with auto theft.James Burkhart allegedly was stopped for a traffic offense Thursday morning in a vehicle later determined to be stolen. The stop was on Alapai Street at 2:14 a.m.
Burkhart is being held in lieu of $50,000.
During a routine search following his arrest, police allegedly found a 9mm bullet in Burkhart's pocket. He was investigated for being a felon in possession of ammunition but not charged.
