Police: Lewis deserters arrested in theft probe

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Police: Lewis deserters arrested in theft probe
The Associated Press
Posted : Friday Sep 26, 2008 6:12:24 EDT

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Police say two Fort Lewis deserters have been living the past two months as transients, breaking into homes and pawning property.

The two, 21-year-old Michael Grenkavich and 22-year-old Mitchell Rea, were arrested Tuesday and jailed in Spokane for investigation of theft and stolen property charges.

The two say they served 15 months in Iraq with a Stryker brigade, became addicted to drugs and deserted in July.

In addition to the prosecution in Spokane, they will face additional charges from the Army.


Article at: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/09/ap_deserters_092608/%2e