Whiteville Man Faces String of Felony Charges in Multi-Property Burglary Probe

WHITEVILLE, N.C. — Sheriff’s investigators have charged a Whiteville resident with numerous property crimes following a wave of vehicle break-ins, trespassing, and structural thefts across the area.

According to incident reports and warrant summaries, the suspect targeted private residences and motor vehicles, removing stolen goods, causing deliberate property damage, and defying active trespassing warnings.

• Billie Jay Wright (40)

  • Address: 414 Country Village Rd, Whiteville, NC 28463

  • Charges: Break or Enter a Motor Vehicle (Felony), Breaking and/or Entering (Felony), Larceny After Break/Enter (2 Felony Counts), Possession of Stolen Goods, Injury to Personal Property, Damage to Property, Second-Degree Trespass

  • Bond: $20,000 Total Secured Bond

Wright was booked under a combined $20,000 secured bond to answer for both felony and misdemeanor property counts.

All individuals listed are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Charges and case statuses may change as investigations and court proceedings continue.