A seven-month investigation culminated in the arrest of Ellis Wilson, 27, from Faison, for his alleged connection to a significant string of car thefts spanning eight North Carolina counties. According toABC11, Wilson was taken into custody after two stolen vehicles were discovered at his residence on Jackson Lane in Turkey, Duplin County.
On a tip, a search warrant brought deputies to the suspect’s home. Laid eyes upon a stolen car at the property, the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office executed a raid that led to the recovery of premium brands like Porsche and Audi, as reported byCBS17. The raid was carefully conducted by the Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team because the suspect might be armed.
Wilson now faces over 30 warrants and is being held at the Sampson County Detention Center under a $187,700 bond, with his next court appearance scheduled for Friday. The relentless pursuit of justice, as detailed byWRAL, involves ongoing investigations and close collaboration between state and local law enforcement agencies.
Recovered in Newton Grove the following morning, an additional stolen vehicle from Pitt County was discovered. The investigation connected to a series of 20 auto thefts and larcenies over the course of the past several months, seeks further insights, encourages anyone with information to reach out to the Sheriff s Office at (910) 592-4141.
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