Man Charged In Bos Landen Burglary
Scott Johnson (police photo)
A Pella Police Department Press Release
Bos Landen Golf Club Burglary
Pella Police Department
614 Main Street
Pella, IA 50219
12/29/15
Pella, IA – On 07/28/15 the Pella Police Department investigated a burglary occurring at the Bos Landen Golf Club’s Pro Shop. In gaining entry to the building the burglar caused substantial damage to an exterior door and frame, and once inside proceeded to commit a theft.
The ensuing Pella PD investigation was worked in conjunction with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bos Landen burglary was quickly linked to burglaries occurring at other golf courses in the region. Scott Alan Johnson was developed as a suspect and on 12/28/15 Pella PD investigators requested an arrest warrant charging Johnson with the Bos Landen burglary. Scott Alan Johnson is currently being held in Jasper County Jail on related charges.
Charged:
Scott Alan Johnson
Newton, IA
Year of Birth: 1989
Charges:
Burglary 3rd degree Class D Felony
Criminal Mischief in the 2nd degree Class D Felony
Theft in the 4th degree Serious Misdemeanor
A Class D Felony carries a period of confinement of up to 5 years and a fine of between $750 and $7,500 for each conviction.
A Serious Misdemeanor carries a fine of $315 but not to exceed $1,875 and imprisonment not to exceed one year for each conviction.
The Pella Police Department wishes to remind everyone that a criminal charge is merely an accusation, and a person charged with a criminal offense is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
