Two women were arrested after an alleged break-in was reported Monday, July 18, at a residential construction site in the 100 block of Windridge Parkway in Hardy.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a call at approximately 4:00 a.m. on July 18th of a possible breaking and entering in progress at a nearby location.
The caller was able to provide subject identifiers, a vehicle description and direction of travel as he left the scene. A deputy working in the area responded, located a vehicle matching the description and conducted a traffic stop.
During the traffic stop, officers identified two female subjects: Magen Shea Rader, 34, of Roanoke, and Amelia Louise Campbell, 25, of Roanoke. The vehicle was returned as stolen from Vinton and contained items related to the residential construction burglary. Both Rader and Campbell were arrested at the scene.
Rader has been charged with petit larceny under $500 and receiving stolen goods of $200 or more. He was also served with an outstanding warrant for possession of Schedule I/II drugs out of Alleghany County. She is being held on a $5,000 secured bond.
Campbell has been charged with petit larceny under $1,000 and stolen goods – buy/pick up, larceny over $1,000. She is being held on a $2,500 secured bond.
“The Sheriff’s Office appreciates the caller who reported this crime in progress, which led to the quick arrest of these individuals,” the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office stated. “As always, we encourage the support of our residents in reporting any criminal or suspicious activity.”
This is an ongoing investigation at this time and additional charges are possible.
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