Arrest made in Kinston church break-in

KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - An arrest was made in the case of a Kinston church break-in.

Police say on Monday, they went to the New Praise & Worship Church on Old Snow Hill Road after reports of a break-in.

According to officers, they were able to get an arrest warrant for 62-year-old Anthony Cox after identifying his car in security footage.

Arrest warrants show Cox stole ladders, chairs, and an air conditioning unit from the church.

Police say Cox was arrested yesterday outside his home in his car.

Also in the car was 38-year-old Lerin Butler from High Point, who was arrested after officers found cocaine and a concealed revolver.

Police say a search of Cox’s home also found a reported stolen moped.

Cox was charged with breaking and entering a place of worship, larceny after breaking and entering. He was jailed on a $25,000 bond.

Butler is also behind bars facing multiple drug and gun charges.