Easton State Representative Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Opponent's Campaign Signs
Police issued a misdemeanor summons after an AirTag on a Republican lawn sign led investigators to Rep. Anne Hughes' property, officials said.
- State Representative Anne Hughes received a misdemeanor summons on Saturday for sixth-degree larceny after police tracked stolen campaign signs to her property using an AirTag.
- The Easton Police Department received a complaint from Republican Darrell Harris after a volunteer tracked stolen signs to Hughes' property near Route 59 and Judd Road.
- When police arrived at her home at 10 p.m., Hughes surrendered a pile of signs she said were improperly placed or discarded, including those for Gov Ned Lamont.
- Hughes posted an apology on Facebook following the incident, stating she takes "full responsibility and accountability" for removing the signs rather than contacting police.
- The Easton Republican Town Committee criticized Hughes' actions as showing poor judgment and integrity, asserting an apology "does not diminish the seriousness of the incident.
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Republican Candidate Sets Up His Own Private Sting Operation To Catch Democrat Candidate Stealing From Him, And She Just Got Charged - The American Tribune.com
A Republican campaign’s effort to track down disappearing lawn signs led police to property owned by the candidate’s Democratic opponent, Connecticut state Rep. Anne Hughes. The lawmaker received a misdemeanor summons for sixth-degree larceny after investigators located the missing campaign material. Hughes acknowledged removing signs and apologized as she sought another term against Republican challenger [...]
FAFO: Democrat Lawmaker ARRESTED After Stealing Opponent’s Campaign Signs
A Democrat lawmaker in Connecticut has been arrested after (allegedly) stealing campaign signs for her opponent. State Rep. Anne Hughes was charged with larceny after taking down signs belonging to Republican Darrell Harris in the town of Easton, CT. She was busted after police used AirTags placed in the signs to track them down and...
Connecticut Democrat State Rep. Arrested for Stealing Opponent’s Campaign Signs – Apple AirTag Tracker Led Investigators to Her Home * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila
State Rep Anne Hughes (D) was charged with larceny after stealing campaign signs belonging to her opponent.
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