Kentucky Trio Booked On Theft Charges

Oneida, TN (2012-01-19) Three persons from Kentucky have been booked on theft charges after allegedly taking electronics from a local discount store.

Dustin M. Oyer, 27, and Sophia M. Johnson, 45, both of Williamsburg, KY, and Billy E. Ramey, 41, of Cordell, KY, were booked last Sunday by the Oneida Police Department for allegedly stealing several items from the Wal-Mart SuperCenter in Oneida.

According to an arrest warrant filed by Patrolman Joshua Kennedy, Oyer and Ramey allegedly stole several items from the electronics department at the local Wal-Mart SuperCenter, including a flat panel television, a wall mount for the television and a computer. The pair, stated the warrant, took the items to the lawn and garden area of the store, where Ramey allegedly kicked open an emergency door. Oyer and Ramey reportedly exited the store and loaded the items into a van. Video footage reviewed by authorities, stated the warrant, revealed Johnson was waiting in the van for the men to return.

Armed with a description of the van provided by a store associate, Officer Kennedy reportedly pulled the vehicle over just north of Oneida City Hall. As he approached the van, Kennedy allegedly observed the stolen merchandise in the back. A subsequent search of the van uncovered a host of other stolen merchandise, including a computer cable, paint rollers, paint brushes, and coffee creamer.

At the time of the traffic stop, Oyer was reportedly driving the vehicle. Oyer’s license, authorities determined, were suspended.

The trio was charged with criminal conspiracy and theft of over $500. Ramey was also charged with vandalism. Oyer was also booked for driving on a suspended license.