Sampson County, NC – Ellis Wilson, 27, from Faison, has been arrested and is facing multiple charges related to car thefts across several counties. Deputies from the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office took Wilson into custody after an investigation linked him to a series of stolen vehicles in the area.
Wilson is currently being held in the Sampson County Jail with a bond set at over $187,000. His next court appearance is scheduled for Friday.
The Sampson County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation and is collaborating with local and state law enforcement agencies to address the string of car thefts. Deputies are working to determine whether Wilson was involved in additional thefts and to identify any other suspects in connection with the crimes.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward as they continue to work on the case.
