Full Notification

On Monday 10-14-13, members of the NCSO responded to an unusually high number of residential break-ins throughout the county beginning with several outside of the Spring Hope area, Momeyer, Red Oak, and the Hickory area. The MO to these break-ins were all very similiar with front and rear doors to the homes being kicked in and numerous items stolen. These break-ins began around 0800hrs, and continued into the afternoon.

After a diligent investigative effort by several members of the NCSO, a suspect vehicle and several suspects were developed. After searching throughout the night, five suspects were located and apprehended in the early hours of Tuesday morning. All five suspects were charged with several break-ins, but more charges are likely. There may be more arrests made in this investigation as well.


Jaison Jones B/M, 18 y/o
613 Nicole Rd. Rocky Mount
2 counts Breaking & Entering
2 counts Larceny
2 counts Injury to real property
Bond was unsecured and released to his mother


Cortez Pitt B/M 18 y/o
300 Ridge Wood Drive Rocky Mount
Same charges as above
Bond set at $30,000.00 secured
Property recovered from this suspect


Christopher Arrington B/M 16 y/o
1307 Echo Lake Ln, Rocky Mount
Same charges as above
Bond $30,00.00 secured


Markyes Shaw, B/M 19 y/o
300 ridgeway Dr. Rocky Mount
Same charges as above
Bond set at $30,000.00


Yari Hernandez H/m 16 y/o
412 Western Ave. Rocky Mount
Student RMSH
Same charges as above
Bond $30,000.00
Property recovered from this suspect