Theft in Chocowinity Area Solved | Eastern North Carolina Now

Between August 17, 2013 and August 19, 2013, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received several reports of break-ins of out-buildings and vehicles in the areas of Old New Bern Road, Carawan Road, West Barr Road, and Nelson Farm Road in Chocowinity.

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    Between August 17, 2013 and August 19, 2013, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received several reports of break-ins of out-buildings and vehicles in the areas of Old New Bern Road, Carawan Road, West Barr Road, and Nelson Farm Road in Chocowinity. Deputies responded the area and began an investigation. Investigators conducted interviews and collected evidence. With assistance from NC Division of Community Corrections/Probation and Parole Officers, Investigators conducted a warrantless search at a residence on Victory Lane in Chocowinity. Stolen property was located in the residence and two suspects were taken into custody.

    Investigator Scott Williams applied for and obtained warrants charging Christopher James Trivett, age 20, of Victory Lane in Chocowinity and David Ray Brinkley Jr., age 19, of Highway 33 East in Blounts Creek with two (2) counts each of Felonious Breaking and Entering and two (2) counts each of Larceny after Breaking and Entering. They were taken before Magistrate Jasper Mills where Trivett was held on a $25,000.00 secured bond and Brinkley was held on a $4,000.00 secured bond.


David Ray Brinkley Jr.
Christopher James Trivett


    The investigation continued and Investigator Scott Williams later applied for additional warrants charging Trivett and Brinkley with twelve (12) counts each of Breaking and Entering (more)a Motor Vehicle and nine (9) counts each of Misdemeanor Larceny. The warrants were served at the Lenior County Detention Center where the defendants are being held. Trivett received an additional $50,000.00 secured bond and Brinkley an additional $30,000.00 secured bond.

    Major Kenneth Watson
      Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
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