Two men were arrested Thursday by Dunnellon Police Department officials in connection with lawn equipment stolen from a city compound.
Ruben Santiago, 45, and Tommy Dominguez, 28, were taken into custody at a residence located in the 300 block of Northeast 15th Court by Dunnellon police, with assistance from Ocala Police Department officers. The men are each charged with grand theft and commercial burglary.
Records show Dominguez doesn’t have a criminal record. Santiago has been to prison twice for grand theft and drug possession. He has been released since 2009.
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Recovered from the driveway were two lawnmowers and a trailer that DPD officials said were stolen from the Public Works building at 11924 Bostick St. in June.
DPD officials said Friday four lawnmowers and two trailers worth more than $50,000 were taken from the city’s yard. The equipment has since been replaced, authorities said.