Christopher Jay Hill (20) B/M of 4135 Oak Crest Dr. Sanford and Phillip Howard Fortune (16) B/M 408 Charlotte Ave. Sanford were both arrested Thursday morning for numerous break and entering cases in Lee County. Both were charged in connection with 9 breaking and entering cases including homes on Minter School Rd., St. Andrews Church Rd, Tempting Church Rd, Poplar Springs Church Rd., Willow Creek, Pumping Station Rd and Hickory House Rd.Most of these cases involved a description of two black males in a grey newer model Mitsubishi Galant and most of them occurred between 8AM and noon. The suspects were targeting guns and jewelry.
A sheriff’s detective spotted the suspects vehicle on the shoulder of Plank Rd. Thursday morning when the 2 black males appeared to be putting something in the trunk of the vehicle. The investigator initiated a stop of the vehicle and found the driver, Christopher Hill, to have outstanding warrants. Hill was placed under arrest on the outstanding warrants. A search of the vehicle revealed several stolen guns and stolen coins that were taken from previous breaking and entering cases.
Hill was held under $120,000 secured bond for 8 cts of Breaking and Entering 7 cts of Felony Larceny and Possession of Stolen Goods.
Fortune was held under $35,000 secured bond for 3 cts of Breaking and Entering and 2 cts of Felony Larceny and Possession of Stolen Goods.
More charges are expected on both Hill and Fortune today.
Anyone that may have seen these two or the vehicle is urged to call the Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff would like all citizens to be vigilant and observant in their communities and to call if they see any suspicious activity. He also wants to remind citizens to protect themselves by recording all serial numbers on their property and photograph or record their valuables.
Hill was held under $120,000 secured bond for 8 cts of Breaking and Entering 7 cts of Felony Larceny and Possession of Stolen Goods.
Fortune was held under $35,000 secured bond for 3 cts of Breaking and Entering and 2 cts of Felony Larceny and Possession of Stolen Goods.
More charges are expected on both Hill and Fortune today.
Anyone that may have seen these two or the vehicle is urged to call the Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff would like all citizens to be vigilant and observant in their communities and to call if they see any suspicious activity. He also wants to remind citizens to protect themselves by recording all serial numbers on their property and photograph or record their valuables.
1 comment:
As the victim in two of these break-ins, please allow me to commend the Lee County Sheriff's Department for their diligence in making these arrests. The response of both the Deputies who were on patrol when I reported the two break-ins, and of the Detective's Division who followed up, were exemplary. Sheriff Carter, your men are prompt, courteous, empathic, and professional in every way. My thanks to all for a job well done!
Lorrie Blackburn
Poplar Springs Church Rd.
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