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NEWTON, N.C. — Newton police officers arrested a 43-year-old man on Wednesday, December 24, in connection with the alleged theft of a motor vehicle.
Authorities identified the suspect as Eddie Riviera, who is listed as homeless. He has been charged with felony larceny of a motor vehicle, according to police.
Riviera was taken into custody and booked into the Catawba County Detention Facility, where he is being held on a $5,000 bond. Court records show that his District Court appearance is scheduled for December 31 in Newton.
No additional details about the case have been released.
