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Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
Wednesday August 9th, 2023 :: 09:32 a.m. EDT

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***UPDATE: Storage unit pirates identified and charged***

Investigators identified DANNY ADAMS and CHRISTOPHER WILLIS as the storage unit pirates.  

Danny Adams, of Spindale, was charged Breaking and Entering and Larceny after Breaking and Entering.  He was arrested and received a $20,000 secured bond.

Christopher Willis, of Ellenboro, has outstanding warrants for Breaking and Entering and Larceny after Breaking and Entering and has not yet been located.  If you have any information as to his whereabouts please contact the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office at 828-286-2911.  Anonymous information can be submitted to Rutherford County Crimestoppers at (828) 286-tips (8477) or you can submit a tip to the RCSO app.

Investigators would like to thank the public for their assistance in identifying these two individuals.


The two fine gentlemen were recorded breaking into storage units in Rutherfordton. So not only have they resorted to stealing hard working peoples property, but their pretty bad at it. 

Help  RCSO investigators properly introduce these celebrated members of society.

The vehicle is a black 2006-2016 Chevrolet impala with a temporary NC registration plate.  

Anyone with information as to the identity of the males or location of this vehicle can contact Rutherford County Crimestoppers at (828) 286-tips (8477) or you can submit a tip to the RCSO app. Information can also be called into the RutherfordCounty Communications center at 828-286-2911. 

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Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
198 N Washington St
Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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Non-emergencies: 828-287-6247

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