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Two people were charged after police say they broke into a home while the owners were away Saturday.
Clarence Waycaster, 46, and Christian Barr, 25, were both charged with misdemeanor breaking and entering after officers were called to a home in the 100 block of Abee Street in Morganton around 12:15 p.m., according to a Morganton news release. Department of Public Security.
The call came after neighbors reported seeing glowing flashlights inside the home, the release said.
Officers arrested Waycaster when he tried to leave through the basement, according to the release. Officers entered the home and found Barr trying to hide in a closet, according to the release.
Waycaster has prior felony convictions for speeding to elude arrest or attempted speeding to elude arrest and possession of a schedule II controlled substance, according to Carolina Department of Public Safety records from the North
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Barr has a prior conviction for use or possession of drug paraphernalia, according to NCDPS records.
Waycaster’s bond was set at $500 secured with a court date set for July 7. Barr, who also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest, was given an $11,000 secured bond with a court date set for June 15, the release said.
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