A Winona man is facing a felony stealing charge after police recovered two motor vehicles reported stolen from a local property earlier this month. According to a probable cause statement filed by Sergeant Michael Stallings of the Winona Police Department, a theft was discovered on January 10 involving a 2019 Koolcnchet 250cc dirt bike and a 2003 Suzuki LT‑A400F K Eiger ATV.
The victims told police they learned from a neighbor that Lindle Tarlton had recently been at the property with a truck and trailer. When one of the victims arrived at the residence, he found the door open and believed both vehicles had been taken. A relative later drove to Tarlton’s residence in Winona and photographed the missing dirt bike and ATV sitting outside Tarlton’s trailer.
Sergeant Stallings accompanied the victims to the location, where they again identified the property as theirs. Officers were unable to make contact with Tarlton, and a search warrant was obtained to recover the stolen vehicles. The items were valued at approximately $3,200.
A warrant has been issued for Tarlton’s arrest on a charge of stealing, and his bond has been set at $25,000. All charges are allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
