UPDATE Wanted suspect Christopher Naquan French has been located and arrested. All four wanted suspects have been located and arrested
*UPDATE*
Wanted suspect Christopher Naquan French has been located and arrested. All four wanted suspects have been located and arrested.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 9, 2017
The Southern Pines Police Department Announces:
Multiple Charges Related to Vehicle Breaking or Entering Incidents
The Southern Pines Police Department announces multiple charges for four individuals involved in vehicle breaking or entering incidents which occurred in the Town of Southern Pines between October 11, 2016 and December 11, 2016. These incidents occurred on East Rhode Island Avenue, Brucewood Road, Reservoir Park Road (Reservoir Park) and Commerce Avenue (Martin Park). This comprehensive investigation was the result of a combined effort between the Patrol and Investigations Division of the Southern Pines Police Department led by Investigator Chris Coleman. It is believed that the suspects in these incidents were involved in a larger organized crime spree occurring along the east coast, more specifically along the I-95 corridor. This criminal conspiracy activity remains under investigation. As a result, arrest warrants were obtained for the following individuals/charges.
Brittany Lynn McDowell, 19 years of age of Spring Lake, North Carolina. Warrants were obtained for nine (9) counts of Breaking or Entering to a Motor Vehicle, nine (9) counts of Larceny, seven (7) counts of Felony Financial Card Theft and nine (9) counts of Felony Conspiracy. Brittaney Lynn McDowell is presently incarcerated in the Harnett County Detention Center for prior criminal offenses.
Tiffany Jean Cotton, 20 years of age of Cameron North Carolina. Warrants were obtained for eight (8) counts of Breaking or Entering to a Motor Vehicle, eight (8) counts of Larceny, seven (7) counts of Felony Financial Card Theft and eight (8) counts of Felony Conspiracy. Tiffany Jean Cotton is presently incarcerated in the Harnett County Detention Center for prior criminal offenses.
Mikayla Ann Hickman, 20 years of age of Sanford, North Carolina. Warrants were obtained for four (4) counts of Breaking or Entering to a Motor Vehicle, four (4) counts of Larceny, two (2) counts of Felony Financial Card Theft and four (4) counts of Felony Conspiracy. The whereabouts of Mikayla Ann Hickman is currently unknown and she is the subject of a wanted fugitive search.
Christopher Naquan French, 18 years of age of Sanford, North Carolina. Warrants were obtained for two (2) counts of Breaking or Entering to a Motor Vehicle, two (2) counts of Larceny, two (2) counts of Felony Financial Card Theft and two (2) counts of Felony Conspiracy. The whereabouts of Christopher Naquan French is currently unknown and he is the subject of a wanted fugitive search.
Anyone with information pertaining to these crimes, or know the whereabouts of Mikayla Ann Hickman or Christopher Naquan French are asked to contact the Southern Pines Police Department at 910-692-7031 or the Crime Tip Line at 910-693-4110. Information can be left anonymously.
Address/Location
Southern Pines Police Department
450 W Pennsylvania Ave
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 910-692-2732