One Arrest Leads to Four (4) Cases Closures (click on blue link for details.) 
On March 9, 2020
Officers with the Marion Police Department responded to the area of 1659 E Court Street (Marion) (West Rock Plant 1), in reference to a breaking and entering to a motor vehicle. The victim, an employee of West Rock, observed the suspect (Kristian Wayne Russell, 25 of Marion) enter her motor vehicle and take items. Russell was located walking away from the property by Sgt. Corey Loftis, and officers Matt Huggins, and Caleb Duyck.
Once Russell was placed under arrest, items from a previous vehicle break in (Virginia Road, Marion) were located on his person. Officer Duyck charged Russell with the following charges:
Breaking and Entering (Motor Vehicle)
Misdemeanor Larceny
Possession of Stolen Property
Russell was placed into the McDowell County Jail Under an $8500 bond.
March 11, 2020
Investigator R.J. Hink (Marion Police Department), had previously been searching for Russell, due to his connection with the breaking and entering into a RV Camper, located on E Court Street (Marion). Russell removed two flat screen televisions and an archery bow from one of the Campers, and attempted to sale those items at a local convenience store.As the investigation continued, it was determined that Russell had broken into, or attempted to break into, three RV Campers located on E Court Street.
Investigator Hink charged Russell with the following charges:
Breaking and Entering to Motor Vehicle (1387 Virginia Road)
Larceny from Motor Vehicle (1387 Virginia Road)
Two (2) counts of Attempted Breaking and Entering (E Court Street, RV Camper)
Three (3) counts of damage to property (E Court Street, RV Camper)
One (1) count of Breaking and Entering (E Court Street, RV Camper)
One (1) count of Larceny after Breaking and Entering (E Court Street, RV Camper)
Charges are pending against Russell for Attempting to Obtain Property by False Pretense. Russell was observed on video, attempting to use the debit/credit card taken from the victim of the vehicle Breaking and Entering (1387 Virginia Road), at Dollar General on E. Court Street.
Russell is currently being held under a $36000 bond.
The Marion Police Department would like to extend our appreciation to the individual's that assisted the agency with these investigations.
Address/Location
Marion Police Department, NC
270 S Main St
Marion, NC 28752
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-3231
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