2 arrested in Alpine after police discover burglary tools, stolen mail

ALPINE — Two people were arrested in Alpine after police say they discovered 51 burglary tools, a $1,000 diamond, drugs and more than 50 pieces of stolen mail in the truck the pair were driving Tuesday.

Alishia Miller, 34, and Dennis Shunn, 41, were pulled over about 2:45 a.m. Tuesday after a police officer noticed one of the truck's headlights was out, according to a police affidavit filed in 4th District Court.

During a search, the officer discovered burglary tools, including pliers, black ski masks, a glass punch and Slim Jims, the affidavit states. The officer also found the mail that belonged to 15 different people and included birth certificates, bank account statements and personal checks made out and signed.

Shunn admitted to owning a black bag found in the truck that contained methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, a diamond and some of the burglary tools, according to the affidavit.

Miller and Shunn were each booked for investigation of 51 counts of possession of burglary tools. Miller was also booked for investigation of a pattern of unlawful activity, mail theft, possession of stolen property and other charges. Shunn was also booked for investigation of various drug and stolen property charges.

— Justin Ritter