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For the News Tribune
BURLINGTON – A 38-year -old Burlington man has been arrested on a felony charge of grand larceny after several witnesses said he had been attempting to sell stolen items door-to-door in the New Creek area.
According to Trooper S.B. Huffman, members of the West Virginia State Police responded to the Burlington residence of William Ridge after receiving a report indicating he had taken over $4,000 from Knobley Farms Store.
Huffman said Ridge was caught on video during the commission of the crime.
Upon arrival at the Ridge residence, William Ridge was placed under arrest. While on scene, officers discovered two 42" flat screen televisions, which appeared to be new - one of which had the serial number scratched off it. Ridge could provide no receipts or proof of purchase for either television and is currently unemployed, as well as his wife.
Upon further inquiry with the Mineral County Sheriff's Department, it was discovered they had investigated two additional burglaries, one earlier in the day from Burlington, and one later in the evening from New Creek. Both of these burglaries included a stolen television.
The televisions found at Ridge's residence matched the description of the ones stolen from these residences investigated by the Sheriff's Department. Upon further confirmation, both televisions were seized as evidence.
During the ongoing investigation, members of the West Virginia State Police also discovered tools allegedly stolen from the victim in Burlington had been sold in New Creek by Ridge. A mitre saw, reciprocating saw, and hammer drill were recovered and returned to the victim.
The State Police are continuing to investigate these incidents as well as several other burglaries Ridge is believed to have been involved in.
In addition, Ridge has been identified by several local residents as he traveled door to door through the New Creek area attempting to sell stolen merchandise.
The State Police are presently attempting to locate several additional items, including an antique radio case made of mahogany dark wood (2/5"W x 12" deep x 4' tall), a Hitachi mitre table saw, an antique water basin (blue and white in color), a Dewalt twin cylinder air compressor (yellow), two black and gray brad gun nail guns, a turquoise Makita Skill saw, a red Milwaukee right angle drill, three Craftsman battery operated drills, a gray Roto Zip, a large sum of wrapped statehood quarters, a wooden butcher blic with SunBeam knives, vintage post cards dated from the 1900s, and a soft back book titled "Awkward Family Photos."
The State Police request anyone with information on any of the above listed items to contact TFC S. B. Huffman at the Keyser Detachment at 304-788-1101.
Ridge remains incarcerated at the Potomac Highlands Regional Jail on charges of grand larceny from Mineral County as well as a burglary warrant from Hampshire County. Several additional warrants are pending from Mineral County.
Grand larceny is punishable by a term of not less than one nor more than ten years, while burglary is punishable by a term of not less than one nor more than fifteen years.
For the News Tribune
BURLINGTON – A 38-year -old Burlington man has been arrested on a felony charge of grand larceny after several witnesses said he had been attempting to sell stolen items door-to-door in the New Creek area.
According to Trooper S.B. Huffman, members of the West Virginia State Police responded to the Burlington residence of William Ridge after receiving a report indicating he had taken over $4,000 from Knobley Farms Store.
Huffman said Ridge was caught on video during the commission of the crime.
Upon arrival at the Ridge residence, William Ridge was placed under arrest. While on scene, officers discovered two 42" flat screen televisions, which appeared to be new - one of which had the serial number scratched off it. Ridge could provide no receipts or proof of purchase for either television and is currently unemployed, as well as his wife.
Upon further inquiry with the Mineral County Sheriff's Department, it was discovered they had investigated two additional burglaries, one earlier in the day from Burlington, and one later in the evening from New Creek. Both of these burglaries included a stolen television.
The televisions found at Ridge's residence matched the description of the ones stolen from these residences investigated by the Sheriff's Department. Upon further confirmation, both televisions were seized as evidence.
During the ongoing investigation, members of the West Virginia State Police also discovered tools allegedly stolen from the victim in Burlington had been sold in New Creek by Ridge. A mitre saw, reciprocating saw, and hammer drill were recovered and returned to the victim.
The State Police are continuing to investigate these incidents as well as several other burglaries Ridge is believed to have been involved in.
In addition, Ridge has been identified by several local residents as he traveled door to door through the New Creek area attempting to sell stolen merchandise.
The State Police are presently attempting to locate several additional items, including an antique radio case made of mahogany dark wood (2/5"W x 12" deep x 4' tall), a Hitachi mitre table saw, an antique water basin (blue and white in color), a Dewalt twin cylinder air compressor (yellow), two black and gray brad gun nail guns, a turquoise Makita Skill saw, a red Milwaukee right angle drill, three Craftsman battery operated drills, a gray Roto Zip, a large sum of wrapped statehood quarters, a wooden butcher blic with SunBeam knives, vintage post cards dated from the 1900s, and a soft back book titled "Awkward Family Photos."
The State Police request anyone with information on any of the above listed items to contact TFC S. B. Huffman at the Keyser Detachment at 304-788-1101.
Ridge remains incarcerated at the Potomac Highlands Regional Jail on charges of grand larceny from Mineral County as well as a burglary warrant from Hampshire County. Several additional warrants are pending from Mineral County.
Grand larceny is punishable by a term of not less than one nor more than ten years, while burglary is punishable by a term of not less than one nor more than fifteen years.
