Stolen Property Recovered in Burglary Investigation

An investigation by the Leslie County Sheriff’s Office has led to the recovery of stolen property. On Sunday, May 5, 2019, Deputy Jeremy Vega received a burglary complaint from the Beechfork area. After reviewing security footage, a search warrant was obtained  for the residence of Jimmie Simpson of Warbranch. A search was performed on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, discovered a white crystal substance, a scale, several baggies, and another individual, identified as James Brock, of Asher, was arrested on a bench warrant, along with Simpson. On Monday, May 20, 2019, the sheriff’s office received an anonymous tip and uncovered two trailer loads of stolen property from a site on Ginger Lane that is directly connected with James Brock. Brock and Simpson were additionally charged with burglary and criminal mischief.