Craig Delon Simmons, 46, of 333 Old Mintz Highway, Roseboro, was charged with two counts of larceny after he was picked up Wednesday afternoon walking away from a store in which he had allegedly just taken five bottles of energy drinks.
According to reports, Simmons was linked to a larceny at a residence on in the 500 block of West North Street in Roseboro on May 1. In that larceny, a water hose and yard sprinkler were stolen.
Just days later, on May 5, a deputy spotted Simmons, who was wanted for the larceny on West North Street just days before, coming out of Kerr Drug Store, located at 218 North West St., Roseboro. When the deputy stopped Simmons, he allegedly had five bottles of 5-hour energy drink. A manager at the store followed him out and notified the officer that Simmons had just taken the drinks without paying for them. He was arrested immediately.
Simmons was taken to the Sampson County Detention Center and placed under two $1,000 bonds and given a trial date of May 24.
According to the North Carolina Department of Corrections, Simmons has a history of convictions dating back to February of 1990. Those convictions include: Larceny and breaking and entering (Feb. 1990); driving with license revoked, DWI level 3 and reckless driving (Dec. 2002); assault on a female and simple assault (April and June of 2004); two counts of larceny (May 2005); larceny and felony breaking and entering (April 2006); habitual misdemeanor assault (April 2006); and larceny and resisting police officer (July 2009).
To reach Doug Clark call 910-592-8137 ext. 123 or send e-mail to sisports@myclintonnc.com.
Mr. Simmons, please remember there may be a child in the house, so conduct yourself in a dignified manner when you buy your drugs.