A Roanoke Rapids man was charged Wednesday in the alleged theft of more than 300 pounds of copper wire from an American Legion Road construction site.
Chief Deputy Scott Hall of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement the theft was reported on September 25 and deputies began an initial investigation.
Further investigation by Detective R.B. Biggerstaff led to warrants against Ronnie Washington, 35.
Washington was charged with felony breaking and entering, felony larceny after breaking and entering, felony possession of stolen goods and injury to personal property.
Washington was jailed on $10,000 bond and received a November 22 court date.
Trooper T.D. “Bo” Forsht of the state Highway Patrol assisted in the arrest.
Biggerstaff said the wire was processed at a salvage yard outside the county.