Investigation leads to arrest in Woodland solar site theft – rrdailyherald.com

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Updated: June 3, 2026 @ 4:58 am
Jeffery Brad Timberlake II

Jeffery Brad Timberlake II
On May 27, Northampton County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Detective B. Johnson served 41-year-old Jeffery Brad Timberlake II of Jackson with warrants charging him with felony injury to an energy facility, felony injury to property involving nonferrous metal valued at $10,000 or more, felony first-degree trespass on infrastructure property, and felony larceny.
He was held without bond due to the Pretrial Integrity Act. He was given a previously scheduled court date of May 28.
These charges are a result of an investigation conducted by Johnson that began on Feb. 14 after a facility in Woodland reported that someone had cut the fence to gain access to the property, damaged solar panels and stole copper wiring.
Johnson was able to link Timberlake to the crimes and obtained warrants for his arrest on May 27.
Scott Mayo, senior security manager of Cypress Creek Energy, commended Johnson and the sheriff’s office for their work on this case.
“Please allow me the opportunity to commend Sgt. Brian Johnson with the recent arrest of Mr. Jeffrey Brad Timberlake II for a theft of photovoltaic wire at Cypress Creek Energy’s White Farm solar site in Northampton County,” Mayo said. “As you may be aware, cable theft for the source copper wire is a significant issue we are facing in North Carolina, particularly in southeastern part of the state.”
Mayo said investigators moved quickly on the case and were able to connect evidence provided by the company to a suspect.
“Again, thank you sheriff for the hard work by Sgt. Brian Johnson, and any other deputies who worked on this case,” Mayo said. “Their efforts and your department are greatly appreciated.”
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Jeffery Brad Timberlake II
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