| July 12,
2002 |
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| Man Held
at Gunpoint During B&E |
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| A Burke County resident held an intruder at
gunpoint late last night after reportedly catching the man burglarizing his
home. |
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Bonnie Butler
Christie contacted the Sheriff's Office at 11:27 p.m. to report a break-in at
her 4049 Highway 64 South residence near Morganton. Christie reportedly told
authorities her roommate, Edris Salameh was detaining the burglar at
gunpoint. Investigators said Salameh is the owner of the home.
Sheriff's deputies arrived to find Salameh holding a gun on Troy David
Whisnant (right), 27, of 5504 Fish Hatchery Road,
Morganton. Whisnant was taken into custody by deputies. |
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Christie told
deputies she saw another man run from the rear of the residence and through the
woods toward Jenkins Road after she called 911. Deputies searched the area but
did not locate the second suspect.
Detectives responded and through
investigation learned the second man allegedly involved in the break-in
was Joshua David Adams (right), 18, of 6536 Globe
Road, Collettsville. Warrants have been issued for Adams' arrest and he has yet
to be located. |
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| Whisnant and Adams are both charged with
felonious breaking, entering and larceny, and felonious possession of stolen
goods. Bond was set for Whisnant at $25,000. His initial court appearance is
scheduled for today. |
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| Adams was last seen walking on Jenkins Road near
Mill Race Road, according to detectives. Anyone having information as to Adams'
whereabouts is requested to contact the Sheriff's Office at 438-5500, or
Morganton/Burke Crimestoppers at 437-3333. |
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