Palmyra man arrested for alleged burglary, identity theft and forgery

PALMYRA, Mo. (WGEM) - The Palmyra Police Department arrested Nikalos M. Bennett, 33, of Palmyra after a long investigation for alleged burglary, identity theft, and forgery.

Police reported that Bennett was a suspect in a burglary at Palmyra Middle School on July 25. Bennett was also a suspect in an identity theft case on Aug. 24.

Police gathered found probable cause to obtain a search warrant of Bennett’s home in the 600 block of West Main Cross Street in Palmyra.

Police said during the search of Bennett’s home they found a firearm, meth, and counterfeit currency.

Bennet was arrested on felony warrants for second-degree burglary, seven counts of forgery, and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Police said Bennett was also charged with possessing a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.

Bennet is being held in the Adams County Jail.