The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office has issued the following news release. B86 reported this story on Friday, May 3rd. This release includes more details and additional charges:
Aleck Keaton Beard
Officers from Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office spotted a vehicle matching the description given as a result of a suspicious vehicle call in Caldwell County. Officers with the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office stopped the vehicle and contacted the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives met with the witness who confirmed that the vehicle was the same vehicle seen on Icard Ridge Road. Beard would not give consent to search the vehicle, so it was seized and brought back to the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, where a search warrant was obtained and the vehicle was searched.
Some items stolen from the residence were located in Beard’s vehicle. Beard was charged with Felony Breaking & Entering, Felony Larceny of a Firearm, Possession of Firearm by Felon, and Felony Larceny After Breaking & Entering. He is being held under a $70,000 secured bond with a first appearance scheduled for Monday, May 13, 2019 in Alexander County District Court.
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