Evidence Left Behind At Selma-Area Home Leads To Burglary Arrest

SELMA – A handgun left behind during a residential break-in helped Johnston County sheriff’s investigators identify a suspect, authorities said.

Marcus Wayne Hooks, 45, of Princeton-Kenly Road, Kenly, was arrested November 5 and charged with second-degree burglary following an investigation into a September 18 break-in.

According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, a 62-year-old resident reported someone had forced their way into a home on Watson Road, outside Selma, causing approximately $500 in damage to a door.

Although nothing was reported stolen, deputies discovered a semi-automatic handgun and blood believed to have been left behind by the intruder.

During the investigation, authorities reportedly traced the handgun to Hooks, who was subsequently arrested.

Hooks was released on a $50,000 unsecured bond.

The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office investigated the incident.