A Sparta man was arrested last Tuesday by the Sheriff’s Department in a theft investigation.
Sheriff Patrick Ray says 19 year old Bill Wade Roberts of Hickory Valley Road, Sparta was charged with theft of property over $1,000.00. Roberts allegedly took three diamond rings, a pearl cluster ring, and other jewelry from a residence on Watercolor Drive in DeKalb County. Roberts is under a $10,000 bond and his court date is May 8th.
Meanwhile, on Saturday 31 year old Robert Nathan Hale of Lower Helton Road Alexandria was involved in a one car accident on Temperance Hall Road. After the wreck, Hale left the scene and went to his residence. Hale was arrested a short time later. Hale was issued citations for violation of the registration law and having no insurance on his vehicle. Hale’s bond was set at $3,500 and his court date is May 15th..