NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedJuly 31, 2026Miami-Dade
Burglary charge for person linked to missing Navajo elder
A man previously connected to the disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay has been charged with burglary in an unrelated case. This new charge may lead to his return to federal prison due to potential parole or supervised release violations.
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The new burglary charge could trigger a revocation of the individual's federal , potentially returning him to prison and impacting the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Ella Mae Begay.
Key Facts
- An individual last seen with Ella Mae Begay has been charged with burglary.
- The burglary charge is unrelated to the disappearance of Ella Mae Begay.
- The new charge may result in the individual being sent back to federal prison for violating terms of release.
Who's Mentioned
locationPhoenix“The city where the burglary occurred and where Tolth was residing in transitiona”locationNavajo Nation“The community where Ella Mae Begay resided.”personPreston Tolth“The individual arrested for burglary who was previously convicted in the disappe”organizationU.S. Marshals Service“Had an active warrant for Tolth's arrest.”personEsther Winne“Spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Arizona.”personElla Mae Begay“A Navajo elder who disappeared in 2021; Tolth was convicted in connection with h”personGerald Foxworth“Employee at Phoenix Oasis transitional housing facility.”personGerald Begay“The eldest child of Ella Mae Begay.”organizationAP“The news agency reporting the story.”