Milford Man Posts Bond After May City Burglary Arrest

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A Milford, Iowa man named Chase Hagedorn has been released from custody after posting a $5,000 surety bond. Hagedorn was arrested late last month and charged with Third-Degree Burglary and Driving While Barred for an alleged break-in at a farm residence near May City, Iowa. Surveillance cameras at the property reportedly captured footage of Hagedorn on the property with a roll of aluminum, and his boot prints were found in the snow leading to the kicked-in doors of the home.

Why it matters

Property crimes like burglary are an ongoing concern for rural communities, where remote locations can make homes and farms vulnerable targets. This arrest highlights the use of surveillance technology to help identify and apprehend suspected perpetrators, as well as the criminal justice process of posting bond while cases move through the courts.

The details

According to the criminal complaint, a deputy had placed surveillance cameras at the May City farm due to prior thefts. The cameras allegedly captured footage of Hagedorn on the property with a roll of aluminum, and his boot prints were found in the snow leading to the kicked-in doors of the home. Hagedorn was charged with a Class D Felony for Third-Degree Burglary and an Aggravated Misdemeanor for Driving While Barred.

• Hagedorn was arrested late last month.
• On February 2nd, Hagedorn posted a $5,000 surety bond through a bail bondsman.
• Hagedorn is scheduled for a preliminary hearing at the Osceola County Courthouse on February 19th at 2 p.m.

What’s next

The judge will decide at the preliminary hearing on February 19th whether there is enough evidence to proceed with the charges against Hagedorn.