RFP Staff
♦ Luther Sterling Blakeley, 33, Rowan County felon and much convicted breaking and entry artist, was arrested Monday November 23rd by the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office for an alleged string of October 7th motor vehicle break-ins occurring in 3 Rockwell neighborhoods. 16 alleged Rockwell motor vehicle break-ins took place on the 200 block of Graceland Place, the 1400 block of Oak Grove Lane, and the 400 block of Adrian Place. A Smith & Wesson .380 caliber pistol and an .45 Caliber pistol were among the valuables allegedly removed from the vehicles.
Blakeley became a suspect in the case and when the two firearms reported stolen on October 7th motor vehicle break-in spree were found in his possession, the wheels of justice moved forward.
Blakely was charged with 16 counts of vehicle breaking and entering (felony), larceny (misdemeanor), 2 counts of larceny of a firearm (felony), weapons possession by a convicted felon (felony).
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