JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of burglaries and have a suspect in custody.

A Jackson County deputy stopped to assist with a disabled 2008 Dodge Caravan on P. Road near 254th Road, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

The deputy determined that the vehicle had been stolen from the Sac and Fox Casino on Thursday August 9, and placed the driver  Saleena Rae Masquat, 33, of  Mayetta, under arrest. She was  also found  in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

In addition, Masquat has been allegedly tied to three Jackson County burglaries, according to Morse.

Jackson County deputies and detectives investigated a burglary to an occupied residence located at 16400 326th Road where items including a television had been taken on August 9th.

Deputies and detectives also worked a burglary to an unoccupied dwelling located at 16621 326th Road in rural Whiting on August 9th. Detectives also investigated a burglary to a shed near 254th and P. Road close to where Masquat was arrested.  An assortment of tools had been stolen. Deputies recovered a considerable amount of the missing property that had been in Masquat’s possession.

She is being held in the Jackson County Jail on the following charges: felony possession of stolen property, possession of stolen property, theft, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, burglary of a dwelling, burglary of a non-dwelling, driving while suspended. Further charges on Masquat may occur. Masquat remains in the Jackson County Jail with bond set at $16,000.00.