Aluminum theft leads to charges
HUNTSVILLE — Investigators at the Scott County Sheriff’s Department have charged a Scott County man with theft over $10,000 as the result into the investigation of an alleged theft of aluminum from a Helenwood residence.
Dustin R. Griffith was charged with theft over $10,000 and vandalism in connection with the alleged theft of several items from a Letner Road residence.
Among the items allegedly stolen were a three-ft. set of aluminum ramps, valued at $500; a 15-ft. set of ramps, valued at $3,000; one-half of a 12-ft. set of ramps valued at $3,000; and an aluminum hydraulic tank valued at $1,500.
According to a warrant filed by Det. Rick Jeffers of the Sheriff’s Department, the stolen items were allegedly recovered from Brawner’s scrap yard in Huntsville. Allegedly, personnel at the scrap yard identified Griffith as the person selling the items.
WEAPONS, DRUG CHARGES RESULT FROM TRAFFIC STOP
A Robbins man, Rickey S. Francis, has been charged with several drugs and weapons charges following a traffic stop last week on U.S. Hwy. 27 near Carson Road.
According to an arrest warrant filed by K-9 Officer Kris Lewallen of the Scott County Sheriff’s Department, Francis was charged with possession of a Schedule II controlled substance (oxycontin), possession of a Schedule III controlled substance (hydrocodone), possession of a prohibited weapon, and two counts of going armed with intent, all stemming from the Wednesday (June 4) traffic stop.
The warrant stated that Lewallen stopped a vehicle driven by Francies after it was observed swerving.
During the traffic stop, Francis allegedly turned over a glove containing nine hydrocodone tablets to Lewallen. A subsequent search of the vehicle allegedly turned up two oxycontin tablets, a loaded .22-caliber handgun, a bag of .22 ammunition, and approximately 250 ft. of illegal explosive detonator cord.
Frances was being held at the Scott County Jail.