Trio Charged With Auto Burglary

Oneida, TN (2011-01-24) Three Scott County men face burglary and theft charges following an auto burglary at an Oneida business.

Kody L. Terry, 21, of the Cherry Fork community, and Daniel Green, 25, and Michael J. Foster, 24, both of Winfield were arrested earlier this month following an investigation by the Oneida Police Department into an auto burglary at a south Oneida business.

According to arrest warrants from the Oneida Police Department, Terry allegedly asked Foster, who had picked him up at his Cherry Fork home, to stop at Blakely’s Auto Sales in south Oneida on Friday, January 14, 2011. After pulling into the business, Terry allegedly used a metal pulley to shatter the window of a pickup truck in the parking lot. After gaining entry, Terry allegedly stole a .45 caliber handgun and about $60 in cash. Terry, stated one warrant, claimed Foster was the person who actually broke into the vehicle; however, both reportedly admitted involvement.

Upon further investigation, Oneida authorities learned that Green, an employee of the business, was allegedly involved in the theft. While detailing the victim’s truck, Green, stated the warrant, discovered the pistol and cash in the center console. Authorities claim Green shared that information with Foster and Terry.

On January 15, 2011, Green allegedly transported Terry to his Cherry Fork home, where he retrieved the weapon. The pair allegedly traveled to Summit Drive in Oneida, where Terry allegedly tossed the weapon to get rid of the evidence. Green, stated authorities, was the person who originally reported the crime.

The trio was charged with auto burglary, theft of over $500 and vandalism of over $500.