Four charged after investigators recover $600K in stolen items

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Detectives with the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office say four men have been charged after recovering more than $600,000 in stolen goods and equipment. BCSO says two men are behind bars, while two others are still on the run.

Brandon Johnson Inman, 30, of Vedra Lane, Leland, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with two counts of larceny of a motor vehicle, felony larceny, attempted breaking or entering, five counts of possession of a stolen motor vehicle, and four counts of obtaining property by false pretense. Inman was booked into the Brunswick County Detention Facility where he remains under a $130,000 bond.

James Christopher Faulk, 49, of Merrywood Drive, Leland, was arrested Thursday and charged with three counts of possession of stolen goods, and three counts of possession of a stolen motor vehicle. Faulk was also processed into the Brunswick County Detention Facility where he remains under a $50,000 bond.

Eliott Watkins, 26, of Andrew Jackson Hwy, Delco, is wanted on charges of larceny of a motor vehicle, felony larceny, and attempted breaking or entering.

Toby Ray O’Neal, 58, of Green Loop Road, Leland, is wanted on charges of possession of a motor vehicle, altering or removing NMV serial number, vehicle or vehicle part without manufacturer’s number, and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.

The investigation is ongoing and more charges are expected.

Deputies say equipment recovered included a Caterpillar front end loader, a John Deer Gator, an Evenrude 70HP outboard, a Club street car, a Ford F-250, a Miller welder, 7 X 14 enclosed trailer, a Kubota side by side, a Road King trailer, mud mats and a Mako Pro skiff.