Local police received a call on Dec. 29, 2022, regarding two individuals breaking into someone’s property. A witness allegedly identified the two people as Jamee Elaine Danberry, 42, of Talcott, and David W. Chewning, 62, of Talcott.
According to the criminal complaint, witnesses advised the responding officer that Danberry and Chewning loaded items into a vehicle and fled before he arrived. However, the officer notes that he had seen a car matching the description of the one Chewning and Danberry were reportedly driving parked at a residence along his path.
During the investigation, the officer was able to locate the stolen property, according to the criminal complaint. The items were reportedly in various locations, including under the house, on a river bank and in a hole covered by plywood.
The criminal complaint lists the stolen items, which include a fire extinguisher, a motorcycle jack, a minnow trap, a TV and several others.
According to a statement from the Summers County Sheriff’s Office, after the investigation concluded, Chewning and Danberry were arrested on Jan. 7 on multiple charges.
At the time of writing, Danberry is in Southern Regional Jail on a $10,000 bail. Chewning is not currently listed as an inmate.
Hinton News will provide any updates that become available.
