2023 Hustisford home invasion; 2 arrested in Missouri
HUSTISFORD, Wis. - Two Missouri men have been arrested in connection to an armed home invasion that happened in the town of Hustisford last year.
Both men, 60-year-old Robert Ledbetter and 45-year-old Anthony Smith, are currently in custody in Missouri – facing extradition back to Wisconsin for their initial court appearances.
"We put a lot of resources into it, and really in the beginning of this investigation it was difficult. We did not have a lot to go on," said Sheriff Dale Schmidt.
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Anthony Smith, Robert Ledbetter
According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, two men forced their way into a Hustisford home under the guise they were law enforcement looking for a homicide suspect. It happened Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, around 6:30 a.m. on Indian Road.
The victim said one of the men stayed with him while the other searched the house, asking where the valuables were. Both men wore white masks, and they left in a white pickup truck.
Schmidt urged the public to take safety precautions, such as investing in a home surveillance camera.
"Had we had a camera, whether that be a private camera or public camera in that area, we likely could've solved this a lot sooner and hopefully resolved it before someone else was victimized," said Schmidt.
The following charges have been requested and sent to the Dodge County District Attorney:
Robert Ledbetter
- Robbery armed with a weapon
- Burglary to building or dwelling
- Impersonating peace officer
- False Imprisonment
- Criminal trespass to dwelling
- Intimidation of victim
Anthony Smith
- Robbery armed with a weapon
- Burglary to building or dwelling
- Impersonating peace officer
- False Imprisonment
- Criminal trespass to dwelling
- Intimidation of victim