TABOR CITY, NC — Two men have been booked into the Columbus County Detention Center following a joint investigation into a residential breaking, entering, and attempted larceny.
Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael Shannon Cartrette, 42, of 3320 Ten Mile Road, Tabor City, at 11:58 a.m. on Oct. 20. Just twelve minutes later, at 12:10 p.m., deputies arrested co-defendant Clayton Donald Soles, 28, of 730 Emerson Church Road, Tabor City.
Both men face identical charges:
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Felony Breaking and/or Entering
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Felony Larceny After Breaking and Entering
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Misdemeanor Attempted Larceny (two counts)
Cartrette and Soles were both processed into the Columbus County Detention Center and released later Tuesday after posting $25,000 unsecured bonds.
All individuals named in this report are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Charges and case statuses may change as investigations and court proceedings continue.
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