Three people pleaded guilty in connection with the theft of artifacts from federal and Indian lands in Utah.

Joseph Smith and Tad Kreth pleaded guilty to a felony charge of trafficking in stolen artifacts. Reece Laws pleaded to a misdemeanor theft count, while a fourth person, Meredith Smith, received a diversion agreement, The Salt Lake Tribune reported.

Two dozen people were indicted in connection with the theft and sale of Indian artifacts. Two defendants committed suicide after being charges.

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3 more Utahns plead guilty in artifacts case (The Salt Lake Tribune 5/2)

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