On November 11, 2024, the Randolph County Sheriff's Office responded to Slick Rock Mtn. Rd., Asheboro, in reference to the larceny/theft of a utility trailer that had already occurred.
On November 15, 2024, following an investigation by the Criminal Interdiction Team Urban Unit, Detectives located the stolen utility trailer during a traffic stop on US Highway 64W in Asheboro. The driver of the vehicle, Christopher Lee Roberts, and passenger, Aaron Thomas McDowell, were arrested and transported to Randolph County Detention Center.
Christopher Lee Roberts was charged with Felony Possession Stolen Goods/Property, Felony Larceny, Felony Altering Serial Numbers, Misdemeanor Injury to Personal Property, and Misdemeanor Carrying Concealed Gun. He received a $5,000 secured bond with a first appearance set for November 18, 2024, in Randolph County District Court.
Aaron Thomas McDowell was charged with Felony Possession Stolen Goods/Property, Felony Larceny, Felony Altering Serial Numbers, and Misdemeanor Injury to Personal Property. He received a $2,000 secured bond with a first appearance set for November 18, 2024, in Randolph County District Court.
Name of Defendants:
Christopher Lee Roberts Aaron Thomas McDowell
Age: 21 Age: 19
