The younger Hawkins.
The son, 16-year-old Demetri Montavious Hawkins, was arrested today, while his father, Demetrius Hawkins, 42, remains at large, according to Detective Chris Scott of the Halifax County Sheriff's Office.
The younger Hawkins faces charges of misdemeanor larceny, possession of stolen goods, financial card theft, felony conspiracy and four counts of obtain property by false pretenses.
The elder Hawkins.
His father faces charges of two counts of obtain property by false pretense, three counts of aid and abet obtain property by false pretense, felony conspiracy, possession of stolen goods and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
This case is still under investigation with more charges pending on one or both suspects. Scott said the purse was stolen in a public place, but declined to elaborate.
The younger Hawkins was jailed on $2,000 bond and has an April 30 court date.
Felony warrants are pending on his father, and anyone with information on his whereabouts is encouraged to the sheriff's office at 252-583-8201 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.
