Lenoir County Sheriff's Office makes felony arrest in theft case

On October 6, 2021, during daytime hours, a person stole a trailer from a residence on Smith Grady Road on Deep Run, NC. Lenoir County Deputies responded to the call and gathered the information and quickly shared it with neighboring law enforcement agencies along with the victims spreading pictures and information on social media. With the public's help, the Sheriff's Office was able to locate the stolen trailer and the suspect in this case. The trailer was recovered and returned to the owner.

Michael Shane Strickland was arrested and charged with Felony Larceny and Felony Possession of stolen goods. He was confined in the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Jail under a $15,000.00 secured bond.