Luverne’s Terry Hoffman was taken into custody Wednesday morning in connection with a number of thefts in and around the area.The Rock County and Minnehaha sheriff’s departments, Brandon and Sioux Falls police departments and Minnesota State Patrol are investigating the thefts.Three search warrants were executed, including one at his office/shop on Edgehill Street west of the South Highway 75 Casey’s.According to the Rock County Sheriff’s Department, some items were seized, including a four-wheeler, gooseneck trailer and backhoe, all of which were confirmed to have been stolen.Other properties in Hoffman’s possession are also being investigated, according to Sheriff Mike Winkels.Charges are pending, and Hoffman remained in custody as of press time Wednesday.