On December 14, three people were arrested in connection with several stolen batteries, according to Captain M.D. Deloatch.

Sergeant J. Jenkins along with other deputies arrested Deonta Treiquon Gilliam, 18, and Tre LeShawn Watford, 21, both of Murfreesboro.

Also arrested was Troy Danahue Townes Jr., 22, of Woodland.

The three were charged with possession of burglary tools, breaking and entering and felony larceny. They were all given $15,000 secured bonds.

“We will continue to investigate all suspicious activity and we encourage the public to notify the sheriff’s office of any such activity,” said Sheriff Jack Smith in a statement.

On December 5 the sheriff's office, according to Deloatch, executed a search warrant on a residence on Sandy Ridge Lane in Gaston.

After a three-month long investigation deputies arrested Jarren Squire, 31,of Gaston.

Deputies seized 665 grams of marijuana and $3,498 in currency.

Squire was charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana; felony possession of marijuana, maintaining a dwelling to keep a controlled substance, felony possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was given an $8,000 secured bond.