Sergeant Thomas Staton of the Gaston Police Department said Jessie Allen King allegedly threw a brick through the window of the store to gain entry. He took two bottles of Seagram’s Extra Dry Gin.
Gaston police, with assistance from the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office, found King in the area of the old middle school. There had also been a report a zero turn mower was taken from Grace Baptist Church, although Staton said it has not yet been proven King, who is in his mid-20s, took the equipment.
Staton said King was leaning against the wall of the old middle school when officers found him. He ran from the officers but was apprehended.
Staton said video from the liquor store clearly showed King inside. He was arrested and charged with felony breaking and entering; felony larceny after breaking and entering; felony possession of stolen goods and misdemeanor injury to real property.
He received a $10,000 bond and October 13 court date.
Gaston Officer Marcelle Goffington and deputies A. Johnson and K. Henderson of the sheriff’s office assisted.
