Jones Trailer Theft Figure Faces New Charge

Justin Lewis, the City of Tecumseh employee who faces trial on a charge that he knowingly concealed the stolen trailer being used by Gary Jones in his campaign for auditor and inspector a year ago, now faces a new charge.

Pottawatomie County records show Lewis is charged with driving 105 miles per hour in a 65 miles per hour zone. He's faced previous traffic charges.

Lewis faces a felony charge carrying up to five years in prison after the trailer, belonging to a supporter of Jones, was found on his property after being stolen from downtown Tecumseh, hometown of Jones' opponent, incumbent Jeff McMahan. No charges have been filed in the theft of the trailer; authorities say they continue to investigate that aspect of the case.

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