Seven people arrested in home burglaries

MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo. -- Three adults and four juveniles have been arrested in connection with break-ins at dozens of businesses in southwest Missouri.

The adults were charged Wednesday in Wright County, while the youths were turned over to juvenile authorities.

The seven were arrested Monday by Mountain Grove police in connection with 13 burglaries in that city, as well as more than 20 break-ins in Wright and Texas counties.

The incidents occurred between October and this month. In most cases, money was the only item taken, said Mountain Grove police Cpl. Danny Bledsoe.

Charged are: Robert G. Redker, 18, of Mountain Grove, 12 counts second-degree burglary; his brother, Billy L. Redker, 17, of Mountain Grove, three counts second-degree burglary; and Alyssa R. Doherty, 19, of Hartville, four counts of second-degree burglary.

Robert Redker was jailed Wednesday on $50,000 bond. Doherty's was being held on $25,000 bond, and Billy Redker's bond was $20,000.