Two Face Charges After Allegedly Living In Vacant Home

BENSON, N.C. — Two individuals were arrested after authorities say they unlawfully moved into a vacant home in the Benson area.

The incident was reported around 11:11 p.m. on April 17, when the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Raynor Road.

According to deputies, the home is part of an estate currently being settled and was not occupied. The reporting party told authorities that someone had moved into the residence without permission and had even turned on electrical service at the property. Investigators confirmed no lease had been signed and no one had authorization to be at the home.

Jason Adair Grimes, 48, of Benson, and Haleigh Victoria Hare, 19, of Selma, were both charged with misdemeanor breaking and entering. Grimes was additionally charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, while Hare was served with a misdemeanor probation violation warrant.

Both suspects were taken into custody.