By By Sharon White/The Meridian Star
Jan. 12, 2001
Clarke County authorities say because area sheriff's investigators are working closely together, they finally have a chance to stop a rash of burglaries plaguing homeowners in several counties.
Harper said two suspects picked up Wednesday by Lauderdale County Sheriff's investigators are believed to be among those responsible for break-ins in Clarke, Jasper and Lauderdale counties.
Charles R. Barnett, 17, of 821 A St., and Kelly P. Brown Jr., 18, of 2704 Valley Home Road, Apt. 95, were placed in the Clarke County Jail Thursday and and face charges of burglary of a dwelling. The pair are among those questioned last week in Lauderdale County after sheriff's investigators raided Valley Mobile Home Trailer Park and confiscated a dozen weapons and several pieces of electronic equipment.
The trailer were the raid took place is believed to be the headquarters for the burglary ring, Lauderdale County authorities say.
Sharon White is a staff writer for The Meridian Star. E-mail her at swhite@themeridianstar.com.