One Burglary Suspect Apprehended, More Arrests Pending, JCSO Says
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office arrested one person, and says more arrests are pending, following a break-in in the Meadow community, outside of Benson.
Around 8:30am Sunday, a landowner went to his property in the 8700 block of NC Highway 96 South and reportedly saw several people stealing items from his barn.
Deputies arrived and detained one person, while the others fled on foot and eluded arrest.
Melissa Marie Walker, age 38, of Green Pasture Road, Four Oaks was charged with three felony offenses: breaking and entering, larceny, and conspiracy. Walker was held under a $35,000 secured bond at the Johnston County Detention Center.
Investigators said more arrests are pending.
Bolt cutters and a cell phone found at the scene were secured as evidence. Yard decor, a propane heater, and grill in the process of being stolen from the barn was recovered at the scene.
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Inflation up, crime up. A pattern that’s completely obvious.
I just wish these pigs would get a job and earn the things they want or need by working for them. God knows, that’s how I did it and yes Melissa Walker you and your friends are animals and a waste to society.