The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office says 29 YO Joseph Carter a resident of Tylertown, Mississippi, was arrested following an investigation into a residential burglary on Rock Foil Road.
After reporting the burglary, the homeowner secured his residence and property.
The burglar, along with a female accomplice, returned to the property during a thunderstorm. Their vehicle, which contained items stolen previously, became stuck in the mud as they were removing more items from the property. A passing motorist noticed the suspicious activity and called the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies quickly responded and were able to apprehend Carter and his companion, Megan Kemph, 29, a resident of North Aberdeen in Denham Springs. Both were arrested and transported to the Washington Parish Jail.
