Two arrested in connection with stolen wallet and credit card incident
On September 22, 2024, at approximately 11:08 AM, D-Squad officers received a report regarding a stolen wallet and credit cards. It was reported that the suspects attempted to use the stolen credit cards at a local convenience store.
Following a thorough investigation, officers identified the suspects and secured warrants for their arrest.
On September 25, 2024, Jarret Edwards, 36, of Kinston, was apprehended and charged with:
Obtaining Property by False Pretense
Resisting a Public Officer
Financial Card Fraud
The following day, September 26, 2024, Simon Johnson, 40, also of Kinston, was taken into custody and faces charges of:
Felony Conspiracy
Resisting a Public Officer
Possession of Stolen Goods
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