Authorities in Lenoir County, North Carolina, have arrested two individuals, Tomas Vega, 26, of Kinston, and Desiree Mooring, 26, of La Grange, on charges related to a stolen vehicle and drug offenses. Deputies encountered the suspects while responding to an unrelated incident on Rouse’s Path involving a man who was pepper-sprayed.
Upon receiving a tip, deputies located the stolen vehicle and apprehended Vega and Mooring on the 3600 block. Both individuals face charges of larceny and possession of a stolen vehicle. Additionally, Vega, who was found to be a probation absconder with outstanding warrants, faces multiple drug-related felony charges, probation violations, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Current Status:
- Both suspects are being held without bond under pretrial conditions.
- The stolen vehicle has been returned to its owner.