The Auburn Police Division arrested an Auburn man and charged him with three counts of third-degree burglary, three counts of auto theft, one count of first-degree theft of property, one count of second-degree theft of property and one count of third-degree theft of property.
APD arrested Deanthony L. Greer, 20, on Tuesday Aug. 25 and charged him with the felonies, according to a press release. APD had been investigating reports dating back to July 3.
The incidents were reported on Maple Street, Longleaf Drive, Veterans Boulevard and Wire Road.
APD partnered with the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task force during the investigation.
According to the release, task force agents saw Greer driving a 2006 Nissan Xterra that had been reported stolen at the intersection of Eastern Boulevard and Vaughn Road in Montgomery at approximately 1 p.m. A vehicle pursuit ensued and ended when he collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Eastern Boulevard and Young Barn Road in Montgomery.
Greer was not injured in the collision, and was subsequently taken into custody. The driver of the other vehicle sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated and released.
Greer was transported to the Lee County Jail.
On Thursday, Aug. 27, Greer was also charged with two counts of third-degree burglary, one count of first-degree theft of property, four counts of second-degree theft of property, two counts of third-degree theft of property and one count of breaking and entering a motor vehicle, according to a press release from the APD.
According to the release, he is suspected of entering residences and a vehicle on West Longleaf Drive and Mill Creek Road. He is suspected of taking electronics, jewelry and currency totaling over $8,000.
The bond for the additional charges is $27,000. Greer is currently being held at the Lee County Detention Facility on a no bond status.
The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are possible.
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