Tracy Irene Barker, age 49, of Waynesboro, was arrested on Saturday, April 9 following an incident at a local lady’s Waynesboro home. The report filed by Waynesboro Police Officer Ryan Livingston stated that he was dispatched to a residence in Waynesboro on a report of a possible burglary. Concerned neighbors of the homeowner, who happened to be out of town at the time, noticed a woman later identified as Barker prowling around and eventually entering the home. After the neighbors confirmed via phone call with the homeowner’s son that no one had permission to be on the property, the concerned neighbors went to check on the situation. The homeowner arrived back home just as the neighbors were getting ready to enter the home, and she initially entered the home with them. After noticing some items in disarray, the male neighbor allegedly located Barker hiding in a bedroom. 911 was called, and while the officer was en route, the concerned neighbor held Barker at gunpoint until the officer arrived. Barker was immediately arrested, and a search of the house revealed several bags of the homeowner’s clothes that Barker allegedly intended to steal from the home. Barker alleged admitted to entering the back door of the home by using a debit card, and told law enforcement that she “was just looking for a place to sleep.” She was arrested on charges of aggravated burglary and theft of property under $1,000, and was booked into the Wayne County Jail on $60,000.00 bond.
Corey Ray Benson, age 32, of Savannah, TN, was arrested on Sunday, April 10 on multiple charges related to a burglary on Second Creek Road in Lutts, TN. The report filed by Investigator Matt Retherford stated that between the dates of March 1 and March 18, 2022, Benson allegedly entered both a residence and an outbuilding on Second Creek Road without the owner’s consent. He then allegedly proceeded to steal equipment from inside the home valued at approximately $2,725, and a Kawasaki Mule from the outbuilding that was valued at $6,000. Benson was arrested on charges of aggravated burglary, burglary, vandalism, and two counts of theft of property. He was booked into the Wayne County Jail on $127,500.00 bond.
Roger Allan Abernathy, age 52, of Florence, AL, was arrested on Monday, April 11 following a traffic stop performed by Deputy Brett Rinehart. Deputy Rinehart initiated the traffic stop for swapped tags on the vehicle, and was also made aware that Abernathy’s driver’s license was suspended. While performing a search, Deputy Rinehart allegedly discovered a cigarette pack in Abernathy’s pocket that contained 0.62 grams of methamphetamine, and a syringe was found in another pocket on Abernathy’s shirt. Abernathy was arrested on charges of manufacture/delivery/sale/possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving on a suspended license. He was booked into the Wayne County Jail on $78,500.00 bond.
