[CPProt.net] 1 charged with artifact theft on Coconino Forest

[Museum Security Network / Cultural Property Protection Net (Ton Cremers)]

 1 charged with artifact theft on Coconino Forest
 
By CYNDY COLE
Sun Staff Reporter
04/12/2005
 

Three others, Sharon Downing, 49, Lonnie Haught, 42, and Vicky Kennedy, 44,
have been charged with other crimes in connection with the case. 

Haught and Kennedy have each been charged with possession of dangerous
drugs, specifically methamphetamine. 

Sharon Downing was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and the
theft of an all-terrain vehicle. 

All four were arrested a week ago. 

The Downings are married and had two children in their home, Mickle said. 

David Downing and Kennedy are convicted felons and were charged for
illegally possessing weapons. 

Pottery, arrows and large stones used to grind up ingredients for food were
among the estimated 2,000 artifacts recovered. The artifacts are being held
as evidence and could possibly end up in a museum later. 

Stolen all-terrain vehicles and a trailer to haul them were also recovered,
Mickle said. 

Anyone with tips about the stolen artifacts can call 527-3508. 


Cyndy Cole can be reached at ccole at azdailysun.com or at 913-8607. 

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