Author: Brandia Deatherage | Published: May 19th, 2011

    On Saturday, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of a Breaking and Entering in progress at a residence on NC Hwy 92 East in Bath. Deputies responded to the scene.

    The suspect was located nearby at the White Post Store, as he was trying to make entry by breaking a window. The suspect was identified as Shawn Dean Walker, age 36, of Roberson Road in Washington.

    Walker was transported to the Beaufort County Medical Center for treatment of lacerations on his arms and hands. Deputies later determined that Walker was under the influence of an impairing substance known as bath salts.

    Deputies began an investigation, collected evidence and conducted interviews. While checking properties in the area, deputies located a broken window at the Athens Church on White Post Road.

    Deputy Chris Lewis applied for and obtained warrants charging Walker with Misdemeanor Breaking and Entering and Injury to Real Property for the incident at the store. Walker was released from the medical center and brought before Magistrate J. Mills. Walker was also charged with Inhale Toxic Vapors for his use of bath salts and held on a $1,300 secured bond in the Beaufort County Detention Center.

    An investigation continued into the incident at the residence and the church. As a result, investigator Rob Voliva applied for and obtained warrants charging Walker with Attempted First Degree Burglary and Injury to Real Property. On Thursday, Walker was brought before Magistrate Smith and served with the additional charges. Walker was held in the Beaufort County Detention Center on an additional $10,000 secured bond.

    This article provided courtesy of our sister site: Beaufort County Now

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