Pair face burglary charges
The suspects, Russell Ashbury, 21, and a 15-year-old boy whose name has not been released by authorities, are charged with burglary, vandalism and theft, with the teen facing his charges in Juvenile Court.
They are charged for break-ins at Delores’ Market on New Smithville Highway and Bouldin’s Market at the three-way stop on Yager Road.
According to Sheriff Jackie Matheny, the two smashed a window to enter Delores’ Market, taking several cartons of cigarettes during their break-in. They then hit Bouldin’s Market by breaking out a window in a similar fashion by using either a rock or brick. However, they were reportedly scared off by an audible alarm and did not steal anything.
The two were developed as suspects by lawmen shortly after the incidents based on the description of a vehicle seen in the area around the time of the burglaries.
Ashbury will face arraignment in General Sessions Court this Tuesday.