WCSO: 8 jailed for alleged looting in flood zone
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Eight men were arrested for looting Saturday in flood-ravaged sections of Washington County and face initial court hearings Monday.
A news release states five men were charged with aggravated burglary for breaking into occupied structures and three were charged with burglary.
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Those charged with aggravated burglary include Albin Nahun Vega-Rapalo, 24; David Bairon Rapalo-Rapalo, 37; Kevin Noe Martinez-Lopez, 25; Marvin Hernandez-Martinez, 43; and Dayln Gabriel Guillen Guillen, 37.
Jesus Leodan Garcia-Peneda, 51; Josue Berardo Ortis-Valdez, 30; and Ersy Leonel Ortis-Valdez, 33, are charged with burglary.
The release stressed that Washington County Sheriff’s deputies continue to patrol during the catastrophic flooding, especially along the flood zone.
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