Man Accused Of Two Thefts From Same Business

CLAYTON — A Clayton man awaiting trial on charges from an earlier arrest is now accused of stealing scrap aluminum twice from the same business.

Zachary (Zachery) William Bernier, 42, of Clayton, was arrested Oct. 13 by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office and charged with two counts of misdemeanor larceny.

Deputies allege Bernier stole approximately $700 worth of scrap aluminum from Southern Exposure Sunrooms in Clayton on Oct. 2.

He is accused of returning to the same business Oct. 11 and stealing another $245 worth of scrap aluminum.

Bernier was out of jail on a $5,000 bond at the time of his arrest.

He is awaiting trial on charges filed by Clayton Police in May 2026, including driving while impaired, fictitious or altered registration card or tag, driving while license revoked, misdemeanor child abuse and failure to stop at a red light.