On August 17, 2014, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a location on Hwy 82 East, just past the mobile home park referred to as “Mecca City” to a theft. Upon further investigation, the property stolen was steel beams, which were later found at Tin Man Recycling, in Magnolia, Arkansas. Guillermo Priche, 32 of Magnolia, was arrested on August 18, 2014, after investigators received copies of the steel beam transactions. Priche is charged with Theft of Property over $1,000 and Criminal Trespass. His bond was set at $2,500.00 at his first appearance.

Tevis Wright, 23 of Magnolia, was arrested on Monday, August 18, 2014, after he was seen by witnesses taking items out of a vehicle on Mulberry Street in McNeil. Wright is charged with Theft of Property over $1,000, Criminal Trespass, and Breaking or Entering. His bond was set at $10,000.00 at his first appearance.