MAXTON — An ongoing investigation into a string of break-ins in Maxton, Rowland and Pembroke has resulted in the arrests of seven people, according to Sheriff Kenneth Sealey.
Jonathan Wayne Clark, 19, of 305 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, and Josh Oxendine, 29, of 2125 Elrod Road, were arrested May 2 on outstanding warrants after their gray Chevrolet Malibu was spotted by Deputy Jeremy Hunt. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the vehicle had been seen at several of the break-ins.
“They were the ones that were going around breaking into the homes,” Sealey said. “They were the leaders. They were breaking into the homes day and night and were taking merchandise to sell at drug houses.”
Clark was charged with 13 counts of breaking and entering, 12 counts of larceny after breaking and entering, 14 counts of felony conspiracy, second-degree burglary, burglary and possession of stolen firearms. He is currently being held at the Robeson County jail under a $180,000 secured bond.
Oxendine was charged with 14 counts of breaking and entering, 13 counts of larceny after breaking and entering, 14 counts of felony conspiracy, second-degree burglary, burglary, possession of stolen firearms and possession of a firearm by a felon. He is being held under a $199,000 secured bond.
The arrests of Clark and Oxendine led to a search of 61 Trixie Drive in Pembroke, where the Sheriff’s Office said items stolen from as far back as June 2010 were found.
Shane Stewart, 34, of 61 Trixie Road, was charged with possession with intent to sell and distribute marijuana, maintaining a drug dwelling, conspiracy to sell or deliver marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and three counts of possession of stolen property. He was released after making a $240,000 secured bond.
Anna Lambert, 24, of also of Trixie Road, was charged with possession with intent to sell and distribute marijuana, maintaining a drug dwelling, conspiracy to sell or deliver marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released after making a $10,500 secured bond.
Joshua Aaron Rogers, 23, and Jonathan Rogers, also 23, of 433 Raemon Road in Maxton, were each charged with possession with intent to sell and distribute marijuana, maintaining a drug vehicle, conspiracy to sell or deliver marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Joshua Rogers was placed under a $21,000 secured bond; Jonathan Rogers’ bond was set at $20,000. Both bonded out.
Ricky Braddy, 22, of 735 Hayes Road in Maxton, was charged with second-degree burglary, burglary and larceny after breaking and entering. He was released on $35,000 bond.
According to Sealey, the investigation, which continues, was spearheaded by sheriff’s Detectives Damien McClean, Adam Chavis and Brandon Patterson. He credited the arrests with the solving of 15 break-ins.
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PercyKution: I disagree with your statement. The data does not support your statement. Crime is at an all time high here compared to the rest of the state!
that were Sheriff before him!