AUSTIN
MOORE
Two Minden men found themselves in trouble with police after they allegedly took some items to sell for money.
LeDarrius D. Moore, 22, of the 500 block of Sullivan Street, was arrested Friday, May 29, and charged with simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling and on a warrant for theft. Bond was set at $55,000
Bobby Ray Austin, 20, of the 200 block of S. Fairview, was arrested Friday, May 29, and charged with simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling and theft. Bond was set at $70,000.
According to reports, on that date, Detective Jennifer Ervin and Lt. Scott Tucker went to Moore’s residence to serve the warrant for theft. He was not home at the time, but he went to the criminal investigation division.
Reports say Moore confessed to walking from Austin’s home, with Austin, to Gifford Hill Road and found a mobile home in which they entered and took several items inside including jewelry, cell phones, games and gaming systems.
Moore allegedly told detectives the items were pawned for money.
Austin also reportedly confessed to the crimes.
Both were placed under arrest and transported to Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center for booking on the above charges.