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Houston County grand jury indicts 7 people in multi-county theft, burglary ring

They're accused of stealing cars, farm equipment, ATVs and more across six counties
Credit: HCSO

HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — A Houston County grand jury has moved to indict seven people on 15 counts in a lengthy investigation around thefts, burglaries and other property crimes.

According to a news release, each suspect was charged with three counts of violating the RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act, and then each suspect was indicted on various property offenses.

The crimes were committed of a two-year period in the following counties: Dooly, Crisp, Houston, Wilcox, Sumter and Macon Counties.

The news release says the group was committing thefts and burglaries of things like vehicles, farm equipment, ATVs, and utility trailers.

Law enforcement agencies met Tuesday to serve arrest warrants on the seven people. Six of them were found in Crisp and Dooly County. A seventh is still wanted.

They were identified as:

  • Ladarius Clayton, Vienna
  • Nicholas Turner, Vienna
  • Kadeidra Royal, Cordele
  • Malik Zanders, Vienna
  • Timothy Woodson Jr., Vienna
  • Tyler Felton, Cordele

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