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A high-speed chase led to the arrest of two suspects involved in a multi-county crime spree, according to the Moore County Sheriff’s Department. On May 2, a chase began in Star that eventually led to the arrests of John Matthew Ray, 22, and Dewey Lamont Martin, 29, both of Carthage, who were wanted for a string of break-ins in five counties. At about 1 p.m., the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a possible breaking and entering in progress at a Seagrove residence. A deputy responded to the scene and saw a red Jeep Cherokee that matched a description they were given. The deputy tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver would not pull over. The deputy chased the vehicle into the Spies and Eagle Springs areas of Moore County. The suspects drove into a wooded area off McDuffie Road where they abandoned the Jeep in a swamp and fled into the woods on foot. Moore County sheriff’s deputies conducted a search with the use of police dogs. The two suspects were taken into custody when a resident of the area spotted them at the intersection of McDuffie and Bensalem Church roads at about 8 p.m. Sheriff’s deputies have charged the pair in eight break-ins in Moore County that occurred between April 12 and May 1 in Carthage, Vass and Jackson Springs. The investigation led officers to believe that the suspects were involved in numerous break-ins throughout Montgomery, Randolph, Lee and Richmond counties. The Moore County Sheriff’s Department recovered about $8,575 in stolen property from the Moore County break-ins. Deputies charged the two with eight counts of felony breaking and entering, six counts of felony larceny and six counts of felony possession of stolen goods. Ray was jailed with a $15,000 bond. Martin was jailed with a $50,000 bond. The investigation is continuing. Deputies have recovered some unclaimed goods that they believe are stolen.
Underwear Theft: Carthage police arrested a 17-year-old resident May 12 and charged him with breaking in to several women’s homes and stealing underwear. According to the arrest warrant and search warrant, officers believe Cori Dalante Johnson was responsible for six break-ins at three different houses. In each case, a woman was the victim. The search warrant said that officers believed Johnson would kick in the side door, go through the occupant’s drawers, steal some underwear and place the rest all over the room. The victims also reported that he would call and leave messages saying that he “wanted her panties.” Conducting a search, officers seized three pairs of women’s underwear, a lace top, two pornographic movies and a purse. Police charged Johnson with six counts of breaking and entering, possession of stolen goods, damage to real property and four counts of harassing phone calls. Sheriff’s deputies also charged Johnson with breaking and entering, felony larceny and possession of stolen goods. He was jailed with a combined $17,000 bond.
Drug Arrests: Carthage police announced the completion of the first of three drug interdiction operations May 15. The operation began in October 2005. Since it began, the department has made 26 drug arrests on 68 charges. The department seized more than two kilograms of crack cocaine and more than 20 pounds of marijuana. Police estimate the value of the drugs seized at more than $200,000. The department assisted other departments in the seizure of over a kilogram of cocaine. Officers worked undercover and relied on informants. They are now working on phase two of the operation.
Larceny: Southern Pines police arrested a 32-year-old Raeford woman May 10 and charged her with stealing jewelry from City Pawn. Debra Lanell Dockery is accused of stealing nearly $2,000 worth of jewelry. Police charged Dockery with two counts of felony larceny and possession of stolen goods. She was jailed with a $10,000 secured bond.
Fraud: Aberdeen police arrested a 36-year-old man May 15 and charged him with passing an unauthorized check. Officers charged Hubert Andrew Greene III with obtaining property by false pretense. He signed a written promise to appear in court.
Larceny: Robbins police arrested a 65-year-old man May 10 and charged him with stealing more than $12,000 from Dollar General, where he was employed. Police charged Floyd Andrew Caul with three counts of larceny by employee. He signed a written promise to appear in court.
DWI Checkpoint: The Pinehurst Police Department, working with other agencies, conducted a driving-while-impaired checkpoint just south of the Traffic Circle on May 5. It resulted in a total of 62 charges: two for driving while impaired, four for no licenses, two for driving with license revoked, one for an expired license, one for a restriction violation, one for a graduated license violition, one for no insurance, 35 for inspection violations, six for license plate violations, two for possession of marijuana, two for possession of drug paraphernalia, one for a child seat violation and four for vehicle equipment violations.
Marijuana Charges: Sheriff’s deputies arrested an 18-year-old Aberdeen resident on marijuana charges May 9. Deputies reported that they seized 3.6 ounces of marijuana from the vehicle driven by Ryan Seaver Pettire. They charged him with possession with intent to sell or deliver marijuana, maintaining a vehicle to keep a controlled substance and felony possession of marijuana. He was released with a $20,000 unsecured bond.
Drugs in Jail: Deputies charged an Eagle Springs man who was already in jail with possessing cocaine. Daniel Martinez Flores, 46, is accused of felony possession of cocaine and possession of a controlled substance in jail.
Break-in: On May 4, sheriff’s deputies received a report of a breaking-and-entering in prog-ress on Addor Road. A deputy responded quickly and met with the person who reported the crime. The witness said a white pickup had been at the house. While the deputy was there, a white pickup drove by. The deputy followed the truck and stopped it on Maultsby Road. Shortly afterward, a neighbor reported a break-in. Deputies arrested William Zachary McMillian, 22, no permanent address, and Michael Edward Warwick, 45, of Hoke County. Deputies charged them with two counts each of breaking and entering, larceny and possession of stolen property. They were jailed with $10,000 secured bonds.
Selling Cocaine: Aberdeen police arrested a man May 16 for selling cocaine to an undercover officer. Officers charged Victor Fontain McLaurin, 25, of Raeford, with possession of cocaine, possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver cocaine and sell or deliver cocaine. He was jailed with a $2,500 secured bond.
Fraud: Southern Pines police arrested Sarah Barbara McLaughlin of Pinehurst on charges of obtaining property by false pretense and misdemeanor child abuse charges. Police charged her with passing fraudulent prescriptions at a Southern Pines pharmacy. Upon arrest, it was discovered that the Moore County Sheriff’s Department had 70 warrants on McLaughlin for similar offen-ses. She was jailed with a $10,000 bond.
Hit and Run: Southern Pines police charged a Pinehurst man with hit and run May 16. Arthur Lloyd Vaughan, 52, is accused of leaving the scene of an accident at Beverly Lane and Morganton Road. He was jailed with a $5,000 bond.
Stolen Goods: A multi-county task force established to investigate cases of stolen equipment from construction sites arrested a Star man in April. Deputies arrested David William Landreth, 43, and charged him with three counts of felony possession of stolen goods. He was released with a $20,000 unsecured bond. The task force included officers from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department, the Davidson County Sheriff’s Department, the Thomasville Police, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles License and Theft Bureau and the Moore County Sheriff’s Department. It has led to the recovery of more than $450,000 in stolen goods. Some recovered goods have not been claimed.
Fraud: Pinehurst police arrested an 18-year-old West End woman May 17 and charged her with using a stolen credit card. Officers charged Makista Lenora Alston with five counts of obtaining property by false pretense, possession of stolen goods and resisting arrest, for allegedly providing police with false information. She was jailed with a $10,000 bond.
Larceny: Southern Pines police arrested a 65-year-old man May 17 and charged him with stealing windows from a home on Indiana Ave. Officers charged Fred Graham Jr. with felony larceny and breaking and entering. He signed a written promise to be in court on June 8.
Fraud: Vass police arrested a man and woman and charged them with passing a stolen check at Cooper’s Pharmacy. Police charged Patti Lynn Binkley, 33, of Goldston, and Michael James Banks, 35, of Sanford, with obtaining property by false pretense and forgery and uttering. Both signed a written promise to appear in court.
Matthew Moriarty can be reached at 693-2479 or by e-mail at moriarty@thepilot.com. |
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