Rockbridge County Arrest Ends Multi-Jurisdiction Vehicle Theft Spree

Authorities in Rockbridge County, Virginia, arrested 39-year-old Jeremy R. Young for breaking and entering, destruction of property, and trespass after a burglary at Layne's Country Store. Separately, Antonio J. Spencer, 35, was arrested following a months-long investigation into a series of vehicle larcenies across multiple jurisdictions, including incidents in the Furr's Mill and Mount Vista subdivisions. Investigators utilized surveillance footage and an AI-driven license plate reader system to identify Spencer, who was apprehended after a Goochland County traffic stop recovered stolen property linked to the Rockbridge cases. Spencer faces charges including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and the investigation is ongoing with additional charges pending. In Arkansas, Everett Woods, 26, was arrested after a traffic stop on multiple charges including resisting arrest, driving on a suspended license, and possession of drug paraphernalia. These arrests highlight coordinated law enforcement efforts to address burglary and vehicle theft crimes in their respective areas.