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Tuesday, 09 February 2016 16:09

HCSO roundup: Weapons charges lodged; man sought

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The Halifax County Sheriff's Office today arrested a Roanoke Rapids man on weapons charges related to a stolen rifle which was sold to a local pawn shop.

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Hardin

Investigation by Detective B.C. Griffin led to charges of breaking and entering; larceny of a firearm; possession of a stolen firearm; possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and obtaining property by false pretense being lodged against Andrew Riley Hardin, 27.

Investigation by Griffin determined Hardin reportedly stole the rifle during a residential break-in which occurred December 16 in the Highway 48 area of Roanoke Rapids.

Hardin received a $20,000 bond and March 30 court date.

Man sought

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Ramsey

Meanwhile, Detective Brittany Nutt reports the sheriff's office is looking for Curtis Antonio Ramsey of Roanoke Rapids.

Ramsey is wanted for a break-in which occurred on Everetts School Road. A stolen laptop taken in the break-in was pawned at a local pawn shop.

Ramsey faces charges of obtaining property by false pretense and possession of stolen goods.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the sheriff's office at 252-583-8201 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.

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