EKB News

Three people are behind bars in Pike County this afternoon after getting caught allegedly stealing copper from CSX railroad. 27 year old Donald R. Adkins, 35 year old Clarence W. Adkins of Shelbiana and 29 year old Melissa Marie Little of High Point, North Carolina were all taken into custody yesterday afternoon and charged with theft by unlawful taking under $300, Criminal Trespassing 1st degree and Criminal Mischief 3rd degree after the three were caught by a Pike County Sheriff’s Deputy allegedly stealing copper wire from a rail road crossing in the Regina area. According to the arrest citation, Deputy Mathew Blanton stated that multiple pieces of wire as well as several tools were found in their vehicle. The suspects were taken to the Pike County Detention Center and are expected to be arraigned Monday morning by Pike District Judge Kelsey Friend. The three remain lodged on a $20,000 full cash bond each.