A Smithville man has been arrested and charged by the sheriff’s department in several local thefts.
Shannon Lynn Newby, 45, of Anthony Avenue, was charged with three counts of aggravated burglary, two counts of burglary, three counts of theft of property over $1,000, one count of theft of property over $500, and one count of theft of property under $500.
Newby allegedly entered an outbuilding on McMinnville Highway on Sept. 5 and took two chainsaws, two hedge trimmers, and other items all valued at over $1,000.
Authorities then allege that Newby entered a residence on Cordell Love Road on Oct. 9 and took a Browning 300 Magnum rifle, a Mossberg shotgun, a Marlin 30-30 rifle, and several other items with a total value of over $1,000
Then, on Oct. 15, Newby allegedly entered a residence on Coconut Ridge Road through a back window and took a 9 mm Ruger pistol, a Savage rifle, two laptop computers, and several other items with a total value of over $1,000.
He is then alleged to have entered an outbuilding on New Home Road on Oct. 17, taking two tool boxes with miscellaneous tools valued at less than $500.
Finally, on Oct. 20, Sheriff Patrick Ray reports that Newby entered a residence on Robinson Road by prying open the back door.
He allegedly took a storm door, cedar chest, and coins all valued at over $500.
His bond totals $235,000 and he will be in court on Nov. 3.