MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A Marion couple faces felony charges after a golf cart was stolen from a church the day after Christmas.
The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office said security camera footage captured two people walking onto the unidentified church’s property, entering a restricted area, and taking a Yamaha golf cart the morning of Dec. 26.
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A church employee reported the stolen golf cart to the sheriff’s office the next day. Authorities said the cart was later recovered at a nearby home.
The sheriff’s office said Dillan Powell, 28, and Meaghan Powell, 36, were each charged with felony larceny and felony first-degree trespassing. Dillan Powell was also charged with felony attempting to obtain property under false pretenses.
The couple was denied bond because both were out on pretrial release, according to deputies.
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In a press release, Chief Deputy Nathan Mace thanked the officers for their work and the public for their help with the case.
“We appreciate the tips and information shared by citizens through social media and our sheriff’s office app – all great avenues of communication,” Mace said.
