Bassett couple charged in
convenience store burglary
A Bassett couple have been arrested in connection with a break-in at M & M Convenience Store, according to a report from Lt. K.E. Layman of the Patrick County Sheriff's Office.
The store was burglarized during the early morning hours of June 19, Layman said. Entry was gained by throwing a cinderblock through a glass door at the back of the store and breaking it. The cinderblock was left at the scene.
Cigarettes valued at approximately $1,000 were stolen in the burglary, Layman said.
Tanya Nicole Helton, 25, of 34 Sara Lane, Bassett, was arrested June 23 on charges of breaking and entering and grand larceny of the convenience store, located on Rt. 58 east of Patrick Springs.
Helton was released on $3,500 secured bond.
Her husband, James Lester Helton, 29, of the same address, was arrested June 25 on charges of breaking and entering and grand larceny, with M & M Convenience Store listed as the victim.
Helton was released on $5,000 secured bond.
Sheriff Dan Smith also reported the following arrests:
*Timothy Don McMillian, 29, of the Martinsville City Jail, was arrested June 26 on an indictment charge of receiving stolen property.
McMillian was held without bond.
Captain D.C. Smith made the arrest.
*Levi Daniel Hill, 29, of Ararat, was arrested June 26 on a capias for failure to appear in court on a felony charge.
Hill was held without bail.
Lt. J.K. Bocock made the arrest.
*Matthew Guy Montgomery, 35, of Hillsville, was arrested June 24 on charges of driving under the influence, third offense, and reckless driving.
Montgomery was released on $5,000 secured bond.
Deputy R.E. Howell made the arrest.
*Robert Graham Hancock Jr., 18, of Spencer, was arrested June 30 on a capias for failure to appear in court and a charge of marijuana possession.
Bond was set at $3,000 secured.
Deputy D.L. Foley made the arrest.
*Rebecca Bowman Rogers, 38, of Woolwine, was arrested June 20 on a charge of domestic assault.
Rogers was released on $500 secured bond.
Deputy R.W. Clark made the arrest.
*Sayuri I. Drewery, 40, of Salem, was arrested June 29 on a charge of selling or trading a vehicle without a title.
Drewery was released on a summons.
Deputy J.S. Flowers made the arrest.