Commerce man charged in string of church wiring thefts

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Margie Richards
in Top Stories
Friday, February 24. 2012
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A Commerce man has been arrested and charged in connection with a string of copper wire thefts in six area churches, as well as six residences, over the past two weeks.

Michael Allen Harbert, 28, 112 Loggins Trail, was taken into custody Thursday, according to chief deputy Shawn Burns.

Burns said they believe Harbert is connected to copper wiring thefts at Black’s Creek Baptist, Moon’s Grove Baptist, Bluestone Baptist, Liberty Baptist, Tabor’s Chapel CME, and New Generation Baptist.

He is being held at the Madison County Jail on four counts of burglary, eight counts of felony theft-by-taking and four counts of criminal damage to property.

Burns said in some cases Harbert allegedly cut the wiring from a/c units and gas lines without entering the premises.

Sheriff Kip Thomas said several entire a/c units were also taken.

Both Thomas and Burns said Harbert is also a suspect in similar crimes in several different counties in the area.

Colbert home burglarized; Christmas gifts stolen from under tree

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Staff Writer
in Public Safety
Tuesday, December 15. 2009
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A woman on South 4th Street in Colbert reported recently that her son came home from school and found that their home had been broken into. [Full Story »] 

Equipment taken from chicken houses

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Staff Writer
in Public Safety
Tuesday, September 29. 2009
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More than $3,000 worth of equipment was stolen from chicken houses on Hwy. 191 recently. [Full Story »] 

Poca VFD asks for help with thefts

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Staff Writer
in Public Safety
Sunday, April 19. 2009
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The Pocataligo Volunteer Fire Department is asking for the public’s help in recovering several items that were recently stolen. The department is missing a Huskavner 455 Rancher chainsaw and one K-14 cut off saw with a diamond blade. This is the third theft from the fire department in as many years, according to members. [Full Story »] 

Hull man arrested on drug charges

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Staff Writer
in Public Safety
Friday, January 30. 2009
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A Hull man was arrested last week on drug charges after the sheriff’s office received an anonymous call stating that drugs were being sold out of a house located at 73 Aiken Road. [Full Story »] 

Chambers has possible Nov. court date

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Staff Writer
in Public Safety
Wednesday, July 23. 2008
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One high profile Madison County case is likely headed for trial in November, while an appeal is in the works for another. [Full Story »] 
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