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Sheriff James A. McVicker announced the arrest of several individuals involved in a larceny ring that included three counties.
“This investigation has been ongoing for several months,” said McVicker. “My deputies have worked closely with officers from Columbus and Robeson County Sheriff’s Offices as well as Lumberton Police Department, Whiteville Police Department and Bladenboro Police Department.”
McVicker said stolen property had been recovered in excess of $20,000 from Bladen County and over $10,000 worth of property from the other jurisdictions. “We recovered four wheelers, tools, lawn mowers, trailers, and other property,” he disclosed. “These individuals were targeting barns, sheds and outbuildings and most of their thefts occurred during daylight hours when homeowners were away.”
The following individuals were arrested and are currently in Bladen County Jail.
Jerry Paul Britt Jr., 41, of 3940 Honey Hill Road, Hallsboro. Britt was charged with five counts of felonious larceny, eleven counts of obtaining property by false pretense, six counts of felony possession of stolen goods, two counts of felony larceny, one count of breaking and entering a motor vehicle and one civil contempt of child support. Britt was placed under a $199,000.00 secured bond.
Tristan McRae Singletary, 32, of 697 Dusty Road, Bladenboro. Singletary was charged with five counts of felonious larceny, one count of misdemeanor larceny, one count of felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, one count of obtaining property by false pretense, and one count of felony conspiracy to commit larceny. Singletary received a bond totaling $80,000
George Robert Matheson, 26, of 448 Sassafras Road Bladenboro. Matheson was served with a warrant for felonious larceny, and felony possession of stolen goods. He was placed under a $2,000.00 secured bond.
Still being sought is Dillon Alexander Freeman, (no photo available) 20, of 821 South Main Street, Bladenboro. Freeman is wanted for several counts of misdemeanor larceny and two counts of larceny of a motor vehicle.
“Cooperation between law enforcement agencies is the key to success in these times,” said McVicker. “It is a force multiplier. I am glad to cooperate with the surrounding agencies. They help us and we receive their help in return. It is a win, win situation for everyone.”
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