August 26, 2010

Cruiser slightly damaged after investigation

By Jon Mayhew
A Lincolnton Police Department cruiser is slightly damaged after a larceny investigation on Saddletree Lane Monday afternoon.

Officer Tony Potts was returning a ring reported stolen from the residence earlier in the day. As he was backing down the driveway, his back bumper scraped a rock.

Lt. Randy Willis said Potts reported nothing either in front of or behind his cruiser when he pulled into the driveway.

The damage estimate was set at around $100.

Potts followed procedure by immediately notifying his supervisor, Lt. Willis, who came to the scene to view the damage.

Authorities arrested Joshua Oliver for the larceny of the ring. The homeowner had contracted Oliver to perform remodeling work on the house.

The resident noticed the ring missing on Friday. Oliver was arrested and charged with obtaining property by false pretenses, larceny and possessing stolen property, all felonies.

Authorities said Oliver pawned the ring at the Boger City Pawn Shop.

Oliver was jailed under a $10,000 secured bond and had a first appearance in Lincoln County District Court on Wednesday.

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