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by News 12 Staff
Two people are facing felony charges after deputies say thousands of feet of copper wire were stolen from a solar farm in Roanoke Rapids.
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded Tuesday morning, Sept. 8, to a solar energy farm near Airport Road after receiving a report of stolen copper wire.
Investigators say about 2,000 feet of copper wire had been taken from solar panels. The theft caused more than $10,000 in losses for the company, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies returned to the property Wednesday morning after receiving a report that two people were walking around and entering the site.
Authorities say surveillance cameras helped identify the two suspects through their clothing and tattoos. Investigators interviewed both people, who deputies say admitted to the theft.
Timothy Joyner of Roanoke Rapids is charged with felony breaking and entering, misdemeanor injury to personal property, felony larceny, and felony possession of stolen goods or property. He was held without bond.
Johnny Miller of Massachusetts is charged with felony conspiracy and felony possession of stolen goods or property. He received a $15,000 secured bond.
The sheriff’s office says the stolen copper was recovered and returned to the company. Both men are scheduled to appear in court Sept. 23.
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