TYLER \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Smith County Sheriff’s Office detectives in the Property Crimes Division have discovered a theft and burglary ring in Smith County and surrounding counties. The investigation began on Wednesday, October 8, when detectives noticed a trend in various theft and burglary reports. The investigation continued throughout the month of October, so far clearing six burglaries in the southern portion of Smith County and one burglary in Henderson County. Judge Christi Kennedy of the 114st State District Court issued the two search warrants and thirteen arrest warrants following an investigation lasting several weeks. As a result, detectives have recovered over $16,000 worth of property, including four firearms.<\/p>\n
Nathan Johns, 30, of Flint, was arrested on Monday, October 27, with four counts of Burglary of a Habitation, one count of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, and one count of Parole Violation, with total bond set at $500,000. He is currently in the Smith County Jail and could face additional charges as the investigation continues.<\/p>\n
Also arrested on Monday, October 27, were Keandre Allen, 18, of Tyler, and Ledaryton Pettigrew, 22, of Tyler. Allen is charged with two counts of Theft of Property, with total bond set at $3,000. Pettigrew is also charged with two counts of Theft of Property, with total bond set at $10,000. Allen and Pettigrew are both out of jail on bond.<\/p>\n
Christian Collins, 30, of Tyler, was arrested on Tuesday, October 28. Collins is charged with one count of Theft of Property with bond set at $6,000. Collins is also out of jail on bond.<\/p>\n
Garrick Mosely, 31, of Tyler, and Gabriel Burget, 33, of Tyler, were arrested on Wednesday, October 29. Mosely is charged with two counts of Theft of Property, with total bond set at $10,000. Burget is charged with one count of Theft of Property, with bond set at $4,000. Mosely and Burget are both out of jail on bond.<\/p>\n
The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as it becomes available. The Smith County Sheriff’s Office is asking if anyone has information which could lead to the continued recovery of stolen property in these cases, please contact the police.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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