Woodley was arrested on warrants for six counts of breaking and entering; six counts of larceny after breaking and entering; six counts of possession of stolen goods and six counts of damage to property.
Lewter was arrested on warrants for seven counts of breaking and entering; seven counts of larceny after breaking and entering; seven counts of possession of stolen goods; seven counts of damage to property; and attempted breaking and entering and trespassing.
The two men were arrested around 1:15 p.m. after Lieutenant Jeff Baggett and Office Alex Green located them along with Sharnai Lanqui Person, 19, of Roanoke Rapids, walking across a parking lot on Julian R. Allsbrook Highway. Person was arrested on unrelated charges.
Investigator J.K. Davis said this afternoon Woodley and Lewter reportedly took advantage of breaking into homes whose owners were either at work or away.
They allegedly took anything from cash and electronics to gaming systems and personal property which included food and clothing.
Davis said some of the property has been recovered but the police department is opening a 14-day window in which those who bought any of the stolen goods may bring them back or give information without fear of being charged. “Our goal is to recover as much property as possible.”
Those wishing to take advantage of the 14-day window may do so by calling the police department at 252-533-2810.
Meanwhile, Hasty reported in his twice-a-week police blotter the woman with Lewter and Woodley — Person — was arrested on warrants for larceny from a person and possession of stolen goods.
Hasty said the charges stem from a matter in January when the victim reported to Officer Matt Hunsucker they posted a phone for sale on the Internet and Person responded.
When the two met for the exchange, Person allegedly grabbed the phone and ran away.
She received a $1,000 bond and April 20 court date.
