ROCKY MOUNT, North Carolina (WTVD) -- When Nash County Sheriff's deputies investigated a vehicle break-in Thursday, gunshots rang out. That eventually led them to a suspect believed to be involved in a string of vehicle break-ins.
Thursday's incident happened on Langwood Way in Rocky Mount. After deputies heard the shots, they searched for the source and found a man with what they said was a stolen handgun.
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Michael Stroupe, 19, was arrested and faces numerous charges.
Stroupe, of the 12000 block of East NC 97 Highway, Rocky Mount is charged with:
- 8 counts of Break or Enter a Motor Vehicle
- 3 counts of Larceny of a Firearm
- 2 counts of Possession by Firearm by Felon
- Possession of Stolen Firearm
- 4 counts of Misdemeanor Larceny
- 4 counts of Possession of Stolen Property
Stroupe, who was out on parole at the time of his arrest, is being held on a $90,000 secured bond. He had his first court appearance Friday in Nashville District Court.
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The Nash County Sheriff's Office wants to remind the public to report any suspicious activities to (252) 459-1510 or 911 for emergencies.
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Michael Stroupe (Nash County Sheriff's Office)