2009.10.14
Sheriff's statement on arrest of three teens charged with break-in at Lord Botetourt field house
Derrike Walker
Matthew" Josh" Columbini
Here's the full statement from the Botetourt County Sheriff's Office about the arrest of three people charged with the break-in at the Lord Botetourt field house (see here for original post.):
Botetourt County Sheriff Ronnie N. Sprinkle announced today that three Botetourt County teen-age adult males have been arrested and charged in connection with break-ins involving six structures at Lord Botetourt High School the night of October 8-9.
Property with a value estimated at $12,550 was stolen in the intrusions, and investigating officers were able to recover all of that with the exception of about $600 worth of electronics, drinks and candy, the sheriff said. Damage to the structures was estimated at $4,100, Sprinkle said. He said that the stolen property included candy, drinks, computers, computer monitors, laptop computers, a flat-screen television set, a DVD player, and a digital video camera.
The sheriff identified the trio as Cameron Wayne Collins, 18, and Derrike Ethan Walker, 19, both of Troutville, and Matthew Joshua Colombini, 18, of Daleville. At this time, each is charged with one count of larceny and one count of breaking and entering.
Sheriff Sprinkle said that an investigation of a suspected shoplifting in the evening of October 8 led to the initial questioning of the three. A vehicle license number provided by a witness was traced to Colombini, and a review of Kroger security video tapes identified all three, he said, adding that additional charges are being planned in connection with the Kroger incident.
The break-ins occurred in the boys’ football field house and press box, boys’ baseball concession stand and press box, and the girls’ softball concession stand and press box. Entry in all instances was by brute force, using a hatchet, Sprinkle said.
The three were arraigned today in closed-circuit video. Walker is being held in the Botetourt County Jail pending a preliminary hearing December 7. Colombini and Collins have been released on bond.
Cameron Collins
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What a shame, given so much, and to steal from our schools. Much thanks to Sheriff Sprinkle and our Sheriff's Department, for a job well done. Hopefully these young guys will learn their lesson, turn their life around, and make better decisions in the future.
Comment by Jimmy Garnett — October 14, 2009 @ 4:17 pm
Let's hope they turn themselves around and that this is their last infraction of the law. They look to be nice young men and it would be a shame to throw their lives away on crime.
Comment by Di — October 14, 2009 @ 11:03 pm
Id hate to see these three young guys back in jail. especially since i know one of em so well
Comment by casey — October 15, 2009 @ 10:37 am
THIS IS RUH-DICK-YOU-LUHS!!! My own community cant trust these stubborn boys, damn kids, they just dont know anymore, back in my day if i wouldve thought about my hide would've been skint raw.......now come on yall, we can't be stealing from one another, we are all suppose to be on the same side!
Comment by Brian Beavers — October 16, 2009 @ 2:37 pm