Suspects Accused Of Breaking Into A Bethlehem Home Arrested

BETHLEHEM, NC — Alexander County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested two suspects charged with breaking and entering Wednesday afternoon.

Deputies say Russell Blinson, 38, and Joel Lackey, 36, both of Hickory, were arrested and charged with breaking into a home on Hahn Point Drive shortly before 6pm. One suspect was arrested when deputies pulled up to the home and saw him loading stolen property into his vehicle, according to reports, and the other was arrested inside the home while attempting to steal more goods.

Both suspects were arrested without incident, officials say.

Blinson and Lackey have both been charged with Breaking and Entering and Larceny and Possession of Burglary Tools. Detectives say the investigation is ongoing and more charges are possible.