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Man arrested for having stolen John Deere mower

Posted: 02.20.2012 at 11:09 AM

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LAKE CITY -- Florence County deputies charged Benjamin R. Matthews, 32, of Lake City, Friday with one count of Criminal Conspiracy.

Investigators say Matthews agreed to take and get rid of a John Deere zero turn lawn mower worth about $4500.

He faces a fine of up to $5000 and up to five years in prison.

Matthews was released on a personal recognizance bond.

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