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8 arrested in Wayne County for theft of at least 16 vehicles

8 arrested in Wayne County for theft of at least 16 cars

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Wayne County Sheriff's Office has arrested 8 men in connection to at least 16 vehicle thefts.

The sheriff's office said between October 2021 and January 2022, it numerous reports of residential break-ins, vehicle break-ins and associated thefts from residents in the Belfast, Dudley, Mar-Mac, Pikeville and Goldsboro communities.

16 vehicles were recovered by deputies during the course of the investigation.

These vehicles had been reported stolen from Cumberland, Guilford, Hoke, Johnston, Pitt, Wayne and Wilson counties.

22-year-old Kysheem Jayire Langston, 20-year-old Jaquavius Marquel Jerome Lane, 18-year-old Marturo Lamon Burch, 19-year-old Tyjon Jacquel Langston, 20-year-old Zion Najee Johnson and 27-year-old Kerron Akeal Howell were arrested by the sheriff's office over the course of the investigation.

Two juveniles, a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old, were also arrested.

All 8 are facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges.

Kysheem Jayire Langston:

  • 16 counts of breaking and entering a motor vehicle
  • 3 counts Possesion of Stolen Motor Vehicle
  • 2 counts Larceny of Motor Vehicle
  • 2 counts Felony Larceny
  • 5 counts Misdemeanor Larceny

Lane:

  • 4 counts of Felony Breaking/Entering
  • 2 counts of Felony Larceny
  • 3 counts of Felony Possession of Stolen Goods
  • 2 counts of Larceny After Breaking/Entering
  • Possession of Stolen Firearm
  • Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle
  • Larceny of a Firearm
  • No Operators License

Burch:

  • 3 counts of Felony Breaking/Entering
  • 3 counts of Felony Larceny
  • 5 counts of Felony Possession of Stolen Goods
  • 2 counts of Larceny After Breaking/Entering
  • Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle
  • Larceny of Motor Vehicle

Zion Najee Johnson:

  • Breaking and entering a motor vehicle
  • Felony Breaking/Entering
  • Larceny After Breaking/Entering
  • Larceny of a Firearm
  • Possession of a Stolen Firearm
  • Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle
  • 2 counts of Resisting Public Officer
  • 2 counts Carrying Concealed Gun
  • Injury to Personal Property

Howell:

  • 16 counts of breaking and entering a motor vehicle
  • Possesion of Stolen Motor Vehicle
  • 2 counts Larceny of Motor Vehicle
  • 2 counts Felony Larceny
  • 4 counts Misdemeanor Larceny

16-year-old juvenile:

  • 4 counts of Felony Breaking/Entering
  • Felony Larceny
  • 4 counts Possession of Stolen Goods
  • 2 counts Misdemeanor Possession of Stolen Goods
  • Felony Possession of Stolen Goods
  • Possession of Stolen Firearm
  • Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle
  • Larceny of a Firearm
  • Possession of Stolen Firearm
  • 4 counts of Larceny After Breaking/Entering
  • Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle
  • 2 counts of Misdemeanor Larceny

Tyjon Jacquel Langston is charged with Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle.

The 15-year-old juvenile is charged with Felony Breaking/Entering, Larceny After Breaking/Entering and Possession of Stolen Goods

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