Larceny suspect now considered habitual felon

CASTLE HAYNE, NC (WWAY) — A Castle Hayne man pleaded guilty to two counts of felony larceny and was sentenced as a habitual felon.

According to a news release from the office of District Attorney Ben David, Cornelius Washington, 29, is considered a habitual felon because of a new statute regarding numerous larcenies.

David said Washington has been previously convicted of larceny 21 times. Washington was sentenced between 6 and half to 8 years in prison.