Apr 14, 2020

ATF helps in arrests after burglary of Kan. gun store

Posted Apr 14, 2020 2:20 PM
Hoesmam / photo Montgomery Co.
Hoesmam / photo Montgomery Co.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the burglary of a gun store and have two suspects in custody.

On April 4, deputies and investigators were dispatched to USA Gun Bunker in Cherryvale for a report of a burglary of the gun store, according to Sheriff Ron Wade.

Deputies and Investigators worked diligently, following the evidence and interviewing multiple individuals. Due to the nature of the items stolen, deputies requested assistance from The ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives)

At this point in the investigation multiple firearms have been recovered and two arrests have been made, according to Wade.

Blake / Montgomery County
Blake / Montgomery County

Arron Blake, 34, of rural Cherryvale is being held on requested charges of  burglary, theft, possession of narcotics and traffic in contraband in a correctional facility and is also being held on a felony warrant stemming from another case. He remains in custody.

Alexis Hoesmam, 28, of Cherryvale, was being held on requested charges that include aiding and abetting burglary and theft.