The Halifax County Sheriff's Office today arrested a Roanoke Rapids man on weapons charges related to a stolen rifle which was sold to a local pawn shop.
Hardin
Investigation by Detective B.C. Griffin led to charges of breaking and entering; larceny of a firearm; possession of a stolen firearm; possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and obtaining property by false pretense being lodged against Andrew Riley Hardin, 27.
Investigation by Griffin determined Hardin reportedly stole the rifle during a residential break-in which occurred December 16 in the Highway 48 area of Roanoke Rapids.
Hardin received a $20,000 bond and March 30 court date.
Man sought
Ramsey
Meanwhile, Detective Brittany Nutt reports the sheriff's office is looking for Curtis Antonio Ramsey of Roanoke Rapids.
Ramsey is wanted for a break-in which occurred on Everetts School Road. A stolen laptop taken in the break-in was pawned at a local pawn shop.
Ramsey faces charges of obtaining property by false pretense and possession of stolen goods.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the sheriff's office at 252-583-8201 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.