Investigation at auto sales business leads to arrests in catalytic converter thefts, sheriff says

Two men in Stanly County are facing dozens of fees in connection with an investigation into catalytic converter thefts and a nearby auto sales enterprise, the sheriff’s business claimed.

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On Tuesday, detectives with the Stanly County Sheriff’s Workplace and Narcotics division finished up an investigation into a number of catalytic converter thefts in the county.

Sarch warrants had been executed at Huneycutt Auto Revenue and Wrecker Assistance, at 907 West Main Street and at 121 Harwood Street, equally in Albemarle.

Investigators arrested and charged Richard Stephen Huneycutt and Haywood Richardson subsequent the lookup.

Richard Huneycutt was charged with 29 counts of felony conspiracy, possession with intent to promote and provide Routine II controlled compound, trafficking opium/heroin and possession with intent to market and produce Program IV controlled substance.

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Haywood Richardson was billed with 29 counts of larceny of motor car or truck elements, 29 counts of personal injury to home to acquire non-ferrous metals and 29 counts of felony conspiracy.

Their very first court docket physical appearance is on Monday.