Marines arrested for crime ring

ONSLOW COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Investigators in Onslow County say they’ve busted three Marines responsible for a crime ring. Deangelo Gearing, Aaron Lee and Joshua Mathis made their first appearances in court today. They’re accused of breaking into cars and homes.

So far investigators have recovered five stolen vehicles, including two stolen from Jacksonville and recovered in Arkansas. Three more were stolen from Camp Lejeune, two from Onslow County and one from Pitt County.

Other stolen items include guns and computers. More arrests are expected.