PAWNEE COUNTY– William M. Boos, 54, Ellis, appeared in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff Tuesday before Pawnee Magistrate Judge Julie Cowell for Felony First Appearances on a four count felony complaint, according to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett.
Boos is currently charged with two counts of Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property in excess of $5,000 done with the intent to obtain scrap metal, one count of Theft of at least $25,000, but less than $100,000, and one count of Theft of at least $1,500, but less than $25,000.
The charges stem from an investigation by the Pawnee County Sheriff into the theft of radiators from approximately 26 vintage automobiles at two separate rural locations in the western portion of Pawnee County occurring between April 18, 2025, and June 20, 2025. The thefts were reported on June 29, 2025. The investigation determined approximately 40 vehicles were damaged.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled October 14.
Under Kansas law, criminal damage to property becomes as aggravated offense if the damage is done with the intent to obtain regulated scrap materials.
The defendant remains in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff with bond set at $65,000 cash or surety.